PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS
ABOUT PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS
If you’re looking to establish a private organization for your non-profit mission, look no further. We’re here to help you get established and flourish!
EXAMPLE ORGANIZATIONS
Squadron Booster Clubs
Unit Advisory Committees
Spouse Clubs
Special Interest Groups
CHIEF’S Group
Top Three
UNOFFICIAL ACTIVITIES (UAS)
Small unofficial activities include coffee funds, flower funds, sunshine funds, and other small operations are generally not considered official private organizations. However, if their current assets (which include cash, inventories, receivables, and investments) exceed a monthly average rate of $1,000 over a 3-month period, the activity/organization must become a PO, discontinue on-base operations, or reduce its current assets below the $1,000 threshold.
OFFICIAL PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS
While unofficial activity organizations are required to become a registered official private organization administrator once the $1,000 threshold is met, they do have the option to become a PO beforehand, if they wish.
FUNDRAISING
AFI 34-223, Private Organizations Program, Attachment 1, defines ‘For Us, By Us’ fundraising. It includes activities wherein organizations composed primarily of DoD employees or their dependents fundraise among their own members for the benefit of welfare funds for their own members or their dependents.
ADVERTISING
All requests, advertising, and any Private Organization correspondence require the following disclaimer:
“THIS IS A PRIVATE ORGANIZATION. IT IS NOT PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR ANY OF ITS COMPONENTS AND IT HAS NO GOVERNMENTAL STATUS.”
It is not authorized to use government e-mail to advertise Private Organization events or information.
Do not begin advertising until your request has been approved.
Contact information
DSN: 480-8728
COMM: 06371-47-8728
EMAIL: 86fss.privateorgs@us.af.mil
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday – Friday: 0900 – 1630
Saturday – Sunday & Holidays: Closed
Address
Building 2118, Room 220 (2nd Floor)
Ramstein Air Base, Germany
Food Booth registration
Below, you’ll find the necessary steps to secure your food booth for the festivities on July 3rd and 4th! Please fill out these fields accurately to complete your registration for the event.
Food Booth registration
Attention all Private Organizations!
Applications for the 2024 Freedom Fest food booths will begin on May 2, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event!
In preparation for the application process on May 2nd, please ensure you have the following information ready:
1. Private Organization Name: Provide the name of your organization.
2. Main Points of Contact: Include the names, phone numbers (non-DSN) and email addresses (no .mil) of two individuals who will serve as primary contacts.
3. Food Booth Preferences: List your top three preferences for food items you would like to sell during the July 3rd and 4th event. Options can include main dishes, sides, desserts, or drinks.
Please be advised that applications will be processed in the order they are received, adhering strictly to a first-come, first-served basis. It’s essential to note that participation in this event is exclusively open to Official Private Organizations with approved charters that are in good standing with Ramstein Air Base.