2026-03-31T20:09:23Z 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 541779309 FOREIGN AREA OFFICER ASSOCIATION FORE 7037864835 PO Box 50151 Arlington VA 22205 Peter Larsen President 7037864835 2026-03-31 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X https://www.faoa.org X X 84322 X 31500 18122 70 27350 27350 7280 84322 553 25535 7645 33125 66858 17464 33958 51422 33958 46545 33958 46545 33958 46545 The Foreign Area Officer Association (FAOA) is a nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Foreign Area Officers (FAOs) are highly trained U.S. military officers with expertise in diplomacy, regional affairs, political-military analysis, and security cooperation. Their work strengthens U.S. alliances, supports homeland defense, and contributes to international peace and stability. The FAOA educates the public on the contributions of FAOs and international affairs professionals, highlights their unique skills, and provides resources that help these professionals grow in service to national security and international understanding. Through charitable programs such as scholarships, mentorship, and professional development initiatives, the FAOA supports FAOs past, present, and future. In 2025, the Foreign Area Officer Association (FAOA) conducted International Specialist Job Fairs in partnership with Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. These events were designed to support transitioning Foreign Area Officers (FAOs), International Affairs Specialists, and related professionals by providing structured opportunities to engage with employers and learn about civilian career pathways aligned with their experience. The job fairs served as educational workforce development events that connected participants with organizations across the private sector, nonprofit community, and government. In 2025, the program included participation from more than 15 companies representing defense, consulting, technology, and international services sectors, and engaged over 65 International Specialists seeking employment or career transition opportunities. Participants brought expertise in regional affairs, foreign languages, security cooperation, and international engagement. In addition to employer engagement, FAOA supported preparatory programming to enhance participant readiness, including guidance on resume development, professional positioning, and effective communication of government and military experience in civilian employment contexts. These activities were designed to improve participant understanding of the job market and strengthen their ability to pursue post-service employment opportunities. FAOA supported the planning, coordination, and execution of these events in collaboration with Hiring Our Heroes. Program expenditures in 2025 supported event delivery, participant preparation, and educational programming. 4500 In 2025, the Foreign Area Officer Association (FAOA) implemented the FAO Bridge Program, a structured career transition initiative designed to support U.S. Foreign Area Officers (FAOs) and international affairs professionals as they transition from military service to civilian roles. FAOA conducted two cohorts of the program, serving a total of 22 participants. The program provides educational and professional development support tailored to the unique backgrounds of FAOs, including regional expertise, language proficiency, and experience in security cooperation and international engagement. Through a structured curriculum, participants receive instruction on career planning, resume and professional profile development, and methods for translating government and military experience into competencies applicable to civilian employment sectors, including private industry, nonprofit organizations, and public service. The program also includes facilitated exposure to a range of employment pathways to increase participant awareness of opportunities aligned with their skills and experience. FAOA supported program delivery through design, coordination, and partnerships with qualified transition service providers, including the Leader Transition Institute. Program expenditures in 2025 supported instructional delivery, mentorship, and educational programming. The FAO Bridge Program advances FAOA's exempt purpose by providing educational services that enhance workforce readiness and support the continued application of FAO expertise in support of the broader national security and international affairs community. 0 13000 In 2025, the Foreign Area Officer Association (FAOA) conducted a series of professional networking and engagement events designed to support the development, connectivity, and effectiveness of U.S. Foreign Area Officers (FAOs) and international affairs professionals. These events were held in multiple locations, including the United States and overseas, and provided structured opportunities for FAOs to exchange professional insights, share regional expertise, and strengthen relationships across the security cooperation and international affairs community. Activities included facilitated discussions, informal professional exchanges, and community-building engagements among active-duty, reserve, and former FAOs. FAOA's networking events serve a key educational and professional development function by enabling participants to share best practices, lessons learned, and region-specific knowledge relevant to their roles in diplomacy, security cooperation, and international engagement. These interactions support improved professional performance and reinforce collaboration across geographically dispersed personnel. The events also contribute to the development of professional networks that support career progression, mentorship, and transition readiness, particularly for those preparing to move from military to civilian roles. By fostering sustained connections among practitioners, FAOA enhances the long-term effectiveness of the FAO community. FAOA supported these events through coordination with regional chapters and volunteer leaders, as well as through direct program funding for event execution. Networking activities were conducted as part of FAOA's broader mission to educate, connect, and support FAOs throughout their careers. 1481 18981 Peter Larsen President 10.00 0 0 0 Doug Faherty Vice President 5.00 0 0 0 Andrew Sanders Treasurer 5.00 0 0 0 Leonardo Day Secretary 5.00 0 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false false false VA Peter Larsen 6029 18th St N Arlington VA 22205 7037864835 false false false false false false false false false false false NONE 0 NONE 0 true X 0 0 0 0 49623 49623 0 0 0 0 49623 49623 31500 18123 49623 7262 X 0.36520 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Gala 27350 27350 23279 500 1309 Army Navy 5/10K Run 7079 7079 6037 0 34429 0 34429 0 0 23279 0 500 7346 31125 3304 Part I, Line 8 Journal Publication Revenue: $7262.56, Miscellaneous Event Revenue: $17 Part I, Line 10 Awards for Writing Excellence to Students at War Colleges Part I, Line 16 Fund Raising Expenses: Annual Gala Expenses, 5/10K Run Expenses