2026-09-15T09:07:50-07:00 2025-12-31 752593210 Sutton Frost Cary LLP 200 E Front St Suite 200 Arlington TX 76011 990 2025-01-01 956155654 AMERICAN FENCE ASSOCIATION INC AMER 8008224342 3751 MAIN ST SUITE 600 373 THE COLONY TX 75056 MICHAEL REED Executive Dir. 2026-09-15 true Ileana Gamillo Esparza P02424259 8176498083 2025 MICHAEL REED 3751 MAIN ST SUITE 600 373 THE COLONY TX 75056 5394580 false X WWW.AMERICANFENCEASSOCIATION.COM X 2003 IL THE AMERICAN FENCE ASSOCIATION ADVANCES THE FENCE INDUSTRY THROUGH EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND NETWORKING THAT BUILD COMMUNITY, DEVELOP LEADERS, AND PROMOTE GROWTH. 16 16 9 175 255895 235290 0 5239163 5228501 146375 161113 15526 4966 5401064 5394580 2000 0 591617 991917 0 0 4562817 4206486 5154434 5200403 246630 194177 7302973 7416881 4220963 4138801 3082010 3278080 THE AMERICAN FENCE ASSOCIATION UNITES THE INDUSRTY TO BUILD COMMUNITY, DEVELOP LEADERS, AND INSPIRE GROWTH. false false THE AMERICAN FENCE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTS THE FENCE AND RELATED INDUSTRIES BY HOSTING AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADESHOW THAT DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, HANDS-ON TRAINING, OUTDOOR DEMONSTRATIONS, BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT RESOURCES, PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES, AND STRUCTURED NETWORKING FOR INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS Educational SEMINARS, WORKSHoPS, CERTIFICATION PROgRAMS, AND SPECIALIZED SCHOoLS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE TECHNICAL SKILLS, PROMOTE SAFETY, AND SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR FENCE CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES A RANGE OF MEMBER BENEFITS, INCLUDING INDUSRTY PUBLICATIONS COVERING TRENDS, PRODUCTS, AND BEST PRACTIcES; A BUYER'S GUIDE AND FENCE PRODUCT GUIDE; AND ACCESS TO A RESOURCE CENTER FEATURING SHOP DRAWINGS. SAFETY PROGRAMS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL TOOLS THAT SUPPORT INFORMED BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND CONSUMER EDUCATION. false false false true false false false false false true false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false true 22 0 true 9 true true true false false false false false false false X 16 16 false false false false true true true true true false true true true true true true true true true false false X MICHAEL REED 8008224342 3751 MAIN ST SUITE 600 373 THE COLONY TX 75056 MICHAEL REED Executive Dir. 40.00 1.00 X 200000 0 18417 Catherine Mills-Reynolds Dir. 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However, some activities of AFA are subject to federal income taxes under unrelated business income rules. AFA earns unrelated business income on advertising in Fencepost and AFA Voice publications. For the year ended December 31, 2025, AFA had no income tax related to these activities totaling $53,130. AFAEF is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRC and is not a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the IRC. Income generated from activities unrelated to the AFAEFs exempt purposes is subject to tax under IRC Section 511. AFAEF had no unrelated business income for the year ended December 31, 2025.GAAP requires the evaluation of tax positions taken in the course of preparing the Organizations tax returns and recognition of a tax liability (or asset) if the Organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Organization, and has concluded that as of December 31, 2025, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. X X X false false false Catherine Mills-Reynolds Dir. Gov/Industry 139689 7782 4869 152340 MICHAEL REED Executive Dir. 200000 18417 218417 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 ACTIVE MEMBERS CONSIST OF CONTRACTOR, SUPPLIER, AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS FIRMS THAT HAVE APPLIED ACCOMPANIED BY REMITTANCE OF DUES, AND ANY OTHER FEES AND ASSESSMENTS AS FIXED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH ACTIVE MEMBER MUST DESIGNATE ONE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE POWER TO VOTE ON BEHALF OF THE MEMBER. OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING INTERNATIONAL, LEGACY, AND HONORARY MEMBERS, ARE NOT PERMITTED TO HOLD ELECTIVE OFFICE OR VOTE ON MATTERS SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE GENERAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a All candidates, including the Chair-Elect of the Chapter Presidents Committee, will be vetted through an election process in October of each year prior to taking office on January 1st of the upcoming year. Candidates will be identified through an openWillingness to Serve process and vetted by the Nominations Committee for a slate approved by the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b ELIGIBLE MEMBERS VOTE ON GOVERNANCE DECISIONS AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS AND AT ANY SPECIAL MEETING CALLED BY THE PRESIDENT OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR UPON WRITTEN REQUEST BY ONE-THIRD OF THE MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A COPY OF THE RETURN TO ALL DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND EMPLOYEES (INTERESTED PERSON) OF AFA SHALL SUBMIT AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OR UPDATED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT LISTING ALL ORGANIZATIONS WHICH WILL ENGAGE IN CERTAIN BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS WITH AFA AND IN WHICH SUCH INTERESTED PERSON HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST OR ACTS AS A DIRECTOR, CONSULTANT, PARTNER, TRUSTEE, OFFICER, MEMBER OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR EMPOYEE. ANY CONFLICT SHALL PRECLUDE THE INTERESTED PERSON FROM VOTING ON OR PARTICIPATION IN CONSIDERATION OF ANY PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR OTHER MATTER RELATED TO THE CONFLICT. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS POLICY. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY AND BONUS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS BASED ON DUE DILLIGENCE PERFORMED ON SIMILAR SIZED ORGANIZATIONS AND EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE ORGANIZATION'S HEADQUARTERS. AFA EDUCATION FOUNDATION 3751 MAIN STREET SUITE 600 373 THE COLONY TX 75056 202107668 EDUCATION IL 501(C)(3) LINE 11 AMERICAN FENCE ASSOCIATION INC true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false true true false false