Private Organizations (PO) are self-sustaining, special interest groups set up by people acting exclusively outside the scope of any official capacity as officers, employees, or agents of the federal government. All PO’s are non federal entities and are to be treated as such. They operate on Air Force installations with the written consent from the installation commander.

PO’s must furnish their own equipment, supplies and other materials. All requests for fundraisers must be submitted to Ann Johnson or Paula Ribeiro four weeks prior to the fundraising event. Please remember NOT to use the DoD insignia or Wing letterhead for your organizations correspondence. PO’s are allowed two fundraisers per quarter, no exceptions. They must have liability insurance or request a waiver from the installation commander. The absence of liability insurance places all of the PO’s member’s personal assets immediately at risk in the event of PO liability. PO’s are responsible to acquire tax exempt status from the IRS and FL State Tax Office (if applicable).

Please read AFI 34-223 and the Private Organization Guide
for more information on establishing and operating a PO.