named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Book Publishing
Publishes advanced beginner, intermediate, and advanced astrology books, including scholarly works, and welcomes manuscript submissions from authors.
Correspondence Course
Offers a course providing tools necessary to become an astrologer, fulfilling AFA's mission of astrological education.
Sun Signs
Provides monthly astrological forecasts and insights based on sun signs, specializing in vocational, electional, astro-location, and astro-marketing astrology.
activities · 3 clusters
what they do
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Astrological & Esoteric Knowledge Publishing 9 activities
- Astrology Library and Archival PreservationMaintains a collection of over 7,500 astrology books and more than 10,000 periodicals. The organization is repairing historical astrology books dating to the 17th and 18th centuries and developing a catalog database of all library materials for public access.
- Digital reproduction and preservation of astrological knowledgeDigitizes historical astrological publications, including reproducing volumes 1–70 of Today’s Astrologer in PDF format, to preserve and expand access to foundational astrological knowledge.
- Global membership and organizational supportOperates as the world's largest astrological organization and publisher with a global membership, providing bulk purchase options for books, charts, and educational materials to support members.
- Monthly publication of Today's AstrologerProduces and distributes a monthly journal titled Today’s Astrologer, featuring member-written articles and news, continuously since 1938. The publication is available to members and has been digitized for broader access.
- Operation of an astrology library and archival preservationMaintains a physical and digital collection of over 7,500 astrology books and 10,000 periodicals, including historical texts from the 17th and 18th centuries. The organization is actively repairing rare books and developing a public online catalog of all materials.
- Preservation and digitization of astrological knowledgeMaintains a library of over 7,500 astrology books and 10,000 periodicals, repairs historical texts from the 17th and 18th centuries, and is developing a public online catalog; has digitized the first 70 volumes of "Today's Astrologer" into PDF format for broader access.
- Publication of astrology educational materialsProduces and publishes a wide range of astrology books, including advanced beginner, intermediate, advanced, scholarly, and out-of-print titles, as well as book-length manuscripts. These materials are made available through bulk purchase options for members and the public.
- Publication of astrology materialsProduces and distributes a wide range of astrology publications, including the monthly journal "Today's Astrologer" (published continuously since 1938), book-length manuscripts, and both new and out-of-print astrology books at various levels from beginner to scholarly.
- Publish and Distribute Astrological LiteraturePublishes and distributes a wide range of astrological books, including advanced beginner, intermediate, advanced, scholarly, and out-of-print titles. The organization also publishes "Today's Astrologer," a monthly journal featuring member-written articles and news, continuously since 1938, and offers bulk purchase options for these materials.
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Astrology Education & Certification 6 activities
- Accreditation and certification of astrologersAdministers professional certification examinations and accredits astrologer members globally; also offers exam preparation and instruction through private and group classes, including in Spanish.
- Accreditation and certification of astrologersAdministers a global accreditation program for astrologers, including professional certification examinations and regional examination processes. The organization also refers individuals to accredited astrologers and supports exam preparation through instruction.
- Astrologer Certification and AccreditationOffers a regional examination and accreditation program for astrologers, providing professional certification examinations and accrediting astrologer members globally. It also refers individuals to its accredited astrologers.
- Astrology Education and TrainingProvides educational resources and learning videos to support the study of astrology, covering topics such as birth data, time zones, sidereal time, house cusps, and planet calculations. The organization offers a correspondence course to train students to become astrologers and hosts classes on astrological chart calculations, including instruction in Spanish.
- Provision of astrology education and learning resourcesOffers comprehensive educational resources for learning astrology, including correspondence courses, learning videos covering technical aspects of chart calculation (e.g., birth data, time zones, sidereal time, house cusps), and classes such as "The Pain in the Math" to support skill development.
- Provision of astrology education and training resourcesOffers a correspondence course for aspiring astrologers and provides a series of learning videos covering technical aspects of astrological chart calculation, including birth data, time zones, sidereal time, house cusps, and planet placement. These resources support self-directed and instructor-led learning.
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Metaphysical Education Workshops 1 activity
- Hosting educational events and member engagementOrganizes and promotes educational events for members, such as the ORG Day class "The Pain in the Math," focused on astrological calculations, and lists 55 member-hosted events to support community learning and networking.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$295K
Contributions & grants$6480%
Program service revenue$24K8%
Investment income$107K36%
Other revenue$164K
expenses
Total expenses$238K
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$97K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.45M
Cash$84K
Investments$1.99M
Liabilities$25K
Net assets$2.42M
Liquid reserves104.5 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +36.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Celesst Nash-Weninger | Executive Secretary | 40 | $44K |
| David B Campbell | President | 10 | $5K |
board members · 10
- Benjamin Dykes — Director
- Christine Arens — Director
- Demetra George — Director
- Joan D Titsworth-Marsteller — Treasurer
- Kathryn Silverto — Director
- Kathy Allan — Director
- Maxine Taylor — Director
- Michele Adler — Director
- Omari Martin — Director
- Weiss Kelly — Secretary
relationships · 5
who they work with
- Catharine and Ernest Grant Trust Funder — Established a trust to further astrological research for the organization.
- Contact Us Partner — Registration point for wholesalers interested in purchasing AFA materials in bulk.
- The Grant Trust Funder — Funding the repair of historical astrology books and the development of a catalog database for the AFA library.
- Today’s Astrologer Partner — Produces and distributes the monthly journal Today’s Astrologer as a core membership benefit.
- United Astrology Conference (UAC) Partner — Sponsors the United Astrology Conference and offers events in conjunction with it.