﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile" returnVersion="2024v5.2">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2025-11-17T12:23:39-06:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2024-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>363168081</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>SIKICH LLP</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>333 JOHN CARLYLE STREET SUITE 500</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ALEXANDRIA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>22314</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2024-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>521751809</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>AEROSPACE STATES ASSOCIATION INC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>AERO</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7034026384</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>211 12 S FAYETTE STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ALEXANDRIA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>22314</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>ROSS B GARELICK BELL</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>7034026384</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2025-11-17</SignatureDt>
      <DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>1</DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>1</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>JILL M BOYLE CPA</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P01246734</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>7038361350</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2025-11-13</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2024</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2025-03-06 01:10:19Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="RetDoc1038000001" referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>ROSS B GARELICK BELL</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>211 1/2 S FAYETTE STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>ALEXANDRIA</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>22314</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>139216</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>0</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>WWW.AEROSTATES.ORG</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1993</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>DC</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND INFORMATION REGARDING AEROSPACE.</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>5</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>5</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>0</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>5</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>73600</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>81942</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>96379</PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>56902</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>302</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>372</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>0</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>0</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>170281</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>139216</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>0</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>0</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>0</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>0</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>232643</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>116096</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>232643</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>116096</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-62362</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>23120</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>90136</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>98256</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>285000</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>270000</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>-194864</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>-171744</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd>
      <MissionDesc>ASA IS COMMITTED TO: ENACTING STATE-BASED INITIATIVES TO STRENGTHEN OUR NATION'S LEADERSHIP IN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE. SUPPORTING THE AEROSPACE AND AVIATION INDUSTRIES IN ALL 50 STATES TO STRENGTHEN INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR ECONOMIES. INSPIRING A YOUNGER GENERATION TO INNOVATE, EXPLORE AND BUILD. EDUCATING YOUNG AMERICANS TO LEAD THE WORLD IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, MATH AND ENGINEERING. AND LINKING THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY IN PEACE AND COMMERCE VIA AIR TRAVEL.</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>0</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>0</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>37573</ExpenseAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>42750</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>ANNUAL MEETING OF STATE, TRIBE, AND TERRITORIAL ELECTED OFFICIALS TO DISCUSS AEROSPACE POLICY AT THE STATE, TRIBE AND TERRITORIAL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT. HELD IN BOULDER, COLORADO, JULY 10-13, THE ATTENDEES TOURED THE US AIR FORCE ACADEMY, MET WITH THE COMMAND AT SPACE FORCE AND NORAD. IN ADDITION, ATTENDEES HEARD FROM THE FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN WOMAN TO GO TO SPACE, NICOLE MANN, AND ATTENDED PANELS OF EXPERTS ON ISSUES RANGING FROM DRONE POLICY TO THE ARTEMIS PROGRAM.</Desc>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>2413</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION WITH STATE LEGISLATIVE LEADERS, ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS AMD TRADE GROUPS HOSTED BY SENATOR FRANK CARROLL AT THE ARIZONA STATE SENATE TO DISCUSS STATE AEROSPACE POLICY .</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
        <ExpenseAmt>5000</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>5000</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>ASA ALABAMA AND COLORADO CHAPTERS HOST A THE ASA AEROSPACE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IS FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING CAREERS IN THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY. THE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM RUNS FOR TWO WEEKS, A VIRTUAL WEEK, FOLLOWED BY AN IN-PERSON WEEK IN COLORADO AND ALABAMA. THIS GIVES STUDENTS AMPLE TIME TO EXPERIENCE WHAT IT'S LIKE TO WORK IN VARIOUS FACETS OF THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY. STUDENTS WILL SPEND TIME AT VARIOUS AEROSPACE FACILITIES WHERE THEY WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO MEET THE BEST AND THE BRIGHTEST IN THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY, PARTICIPATE IN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, AND GET AN EXCLUSIVE BEHIND THE-SCENES LOOK AT WHAT EACH COMPANY DOES AND SOME OF THE EXCITING PROJECTS THEY ARE WORKING ON.THE ASA AEROSPACE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED PRIMARILY TO GIVE RURAL AND UNDER-SERVED STUDENTS IN COLORADO A PATHWAY INTO THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. STUDENTS FROM OTHER STATES AND STUDENTS NOT IN RURAL OR UNDERSERVED AREAS WILL BE ACCOMMODATED IF SPACE IS AVAILABLE.</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>52117</ExpenseAmt>
        <RevenueAmt>9152</RevenueAmt>
        <Desc>OTHER</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
        <ExpenseAmt>166</ExpenseAmt>
        <Desc>PENNSYLVANIA AEROSPACE DAYS</Desc>
      </ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>52283</TotalOtherProgSrvcExpenseAmt>
      <TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>9152</TotalOtherProgSrvcRevenueAmt>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>97269</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1039100001">1</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1234500001">1</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>0</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>0</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>0</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd>0</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd>0</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd>0</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd>0</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>0</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>0</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>0</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>0</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd>0</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>0</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>0</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>0</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>0</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>0</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>0</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>0</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>0</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>0</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>0</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>0</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>0</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd>0</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd>0</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>0</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>0</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">1</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd referenceDocumentId="RetDoc1042800001">0</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>1</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>0</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>0</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>0</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>0</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>0</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>0</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>0</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>0</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>0</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>1</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>2</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <EmployeeCnt>0</EmployeeCnt>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>0</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>0</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>0</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>0</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>1</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>1</QuidProQuoContriDisclInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>0</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>0</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>0</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>0</SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd>
      <SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>0</SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>5</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>5</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>0</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>1</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>1</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>0</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>1</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>0</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>1</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>1</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>0</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>1</LocalChaptersInd>
      <PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd>1</PoliciesReferenceChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>1</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>0</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>0</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>0</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>0</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>0</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>0</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>THE ORGANIZATION</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <PhoneNum>7034026384</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>211 1/2 S FAYETTE STREET</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>ALEXANDRIA</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>VA</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>22314</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>DIANNE PRIMAVERA</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>PAST CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>BILLY NUNGESSER</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>WINSOME EARLE-SEARS</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>VICE CHAIR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>MAL MCGHEE</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>TREASURER</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>JOSH TENORIO</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>SECRETARY</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>1.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>ROSS B GARELICK BELL</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>30.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>55000</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>55000</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>0</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>0</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>0</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>0</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>0</CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <MembershipDuesAmt>81942</MembershipDuesAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>81942</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
        <Desc>FEES</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>541900</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>56902</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>56902</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
      </ProgramServiceRevenueGrp>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>56902</TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>372</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>372</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>139216</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>56902</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>372</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
        <TotalAmt>55000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>41250</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>13750</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesManagementGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1302</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>977</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>325</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>1855</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>1391</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>464</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>6889</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6889</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>16552</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>16552</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>17350</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>17350</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>723</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>542</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>181</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>REFERENCE MATERIAL</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>9297</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>6973</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2324</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>OTHER</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>7061</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>5295</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1766</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>BANK FEES</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>67</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>50</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>17</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>116096</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>97269</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>18827</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>5732</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>11377</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>30764</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>26239</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>53640</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>60640</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>90136</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>98256</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>285000</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>270000</EOYAmt>
      </LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>285000</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>270000</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>-194864</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>-171744</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>-194864</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>-171744</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>90136</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>98256</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>23120</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>0</OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>0</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>0</FSAuditedInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>0</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="RetDoc1039100001">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>122547</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>87755</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>98800</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>73600</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>81942</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>464644</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>122547</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>87755</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>98800</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>73600</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>81942</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>464644</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>17058</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>447586</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>123</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>62</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>179</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>302</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>372</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>1038</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>465682</TotalSupportAmt>
      <GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>387516</GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.96110</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.99880</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleB documentId="RetDoc1234500001">
      <ContributorInformationGrp>
        <ContributorNum>RESTRICTED</ContributorNum>
        <ContributorBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>RESTRICTED</BusinessNameLine1>
        </ContributorBusinessName>
        <ContributorUSAddress>
          <AddressLine1>RESTRICTED</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>RESTRICTED</AddressLine2>
          <City>RESTRICTED</City>
          <State>RESTRICTED</State>
          <ZIPCode>RESTRICTED</ZIPCode>
        </ContributorUSAddress>
        <TotalContributionsAmt>RESTRICTED</TotalContributionsAmt>
      </ContributorInformationGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleB>
    <IRS990ScheduleL documentId="RetDoc1042800001">
      <LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <BusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>MRGB CONSULTING LLC</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </BusinessName>
        <RelationshipWithOrgTxt>COMPANY OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</RelationshipWithOrgTxt>
        <LoanPurposeTxt>PAYMENT OF FEES</LoanPurposeTxt>
        <LoanToOrganizationInd>X</LoanToOrganizationInd>
        <OriginalPrincipalAmt>270000</OriginalPrincipalAmt>
        <BalanceDueAmt>270000</BalanceDueAmt>
        <DefaultInd>0</DefaultInd>
        <BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>1</BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd>
        <WrittenAgreementInd>1</WrittenAgreementInd>
      </LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp>
      <TotalBalanceDueAmt>270000</TotalBalanceDueAmt>
      <BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
        <NameOfInterested>
          <BusinessName>
            <BusinessNameLine1Txt>ROSS B GARELICK BELL</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
          </BusinessName>
        </NameOfInterested>
        <RelationshipDescriptionTxt>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</RelationshipDescriptionTxt>
        <TransactionAmt>55000</TransactionAmt>
        <TransactionDesc>FEE FOR SERVICES</TransactionDesc>
        <SharingOfRevenuesInd>0</SharingOfRevenuesInd>
      </BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleL>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="RetDoc1044400001">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MRGB CONSULTING, IS THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE ASSOCIATION AND SERVES AS THE ASSOCIATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THROUGH A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ASA ADOPTED BYLAW CHANGES THAT REDUCED THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS PLUS THE PAST CHAIRMAN, MODIFIED OUR VOTING PROCESS TO MAJORITY RULE, AND FORMALIZED THE CHAPTER PROCESS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERS VOTE FOR LEADERSHIP TO SIT ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND RECEIVES COMMENTS BEFORE THE FORM IS FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>