PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS
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
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.
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.
The registrations will open 9 May 2025 @ 1200
Food Booth registration
Attention all Private Organizations!
Please be advised that applications will be processed in the order they are received, adhering strictly to a first-come, first-serve basis. It’s essential to note that participation in this year’s event is exclusively open to Unit Affiliated Booster Clubs and Professional Military Organizations that are Chartered Private Organizations (approved and in good standing with Ramstein Air Base).
In preparation for the application process on Friday, 9 May, please ensure that you have the following information readily available:
Private Organization Name: Please use the name stated on your Constitution
Main Points of Contact: Include names, phone numbers (non-DSN) and email addresses (no .mil) of two individuals who will serve as primary contacts.
Food Booth Preferences: List your top three food items to sell on July 3rd and 4th. Consider limited power availability and plan for non-powered cooking and storage options. More information will be shared closer to the event. Options can include main dishes, sides, desserts, or drinks.
Tips for success: If operating on a NIPR system, please open at the time of application release. Constant refreshing may not load the application when it is released.