About APEX

APEX Mission Statement

The APEX family of organizations provides education, social opportunities, and support for adults who are interested in Bondage and Discipline; Dominance and Submission; and Sadomasochism (BDSM). We exist for those who value individual responsibility, integrity, confidentiality, and respect for self and others. APEX provides ongoing forums for the education and practice of BDSM, alongside opportunities for like-minded individuals to socialize, explore, and learn in a respectful and dignified environment. APEX welcomes all sexual orientations, consensual relationships, and risk-aware BDSM and sexual practices.

Our Organizational Structure

“APEX” refers to the APEX family of organizations, which consists of two distinct entities working in tandem to support our community:

  • Arizona Power Exchange Corp.: A 501(c)(7) non-profit social club that facilitates social opportunities, private events, and a safe space for our members.
  • APEX Educational Foundation: A 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing comprehensive education, public resources, and outreach.

Organizational Independence The APEX Educational Foundation is a legally distinct and separate entity from the Arizona Power Exchange Corp. While the Foundation may receive funding, support, and structural benefits from the social club, the APEX Educational Foundation maintains absolute and independent control over its own funds, financial accounts, physical assets, and executive leadership.

APEX Core Values

We Believe In:

  • Respect for One’s Self and Others: Individuals engaged in BDSM are valued members of society and deserve to be treated with respect regardless of the role assumed in that society.
  • Stewardship & Public Benefit: The participation in community service, volunteerism, educational forums, and the active support and encouragement of personal growth. Through our educational foundation, we are committed to providing accessible resources that benefit the broader community.
  • Diversity: The respect of individual differences including the respect of all religious and political beliefs, nationalities, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations.
  • Personal and Communal Integrity: The individual freedom to make one’s own decisions and take one’s own actions, when doing so with honesty, personal responsibility, risk awareness, and consensuality.
  • Confidentiality: The right of each member to decide how much information about their own lifestyle, activities, and words shall be shared with any other individual.
  • Transparency & Accountability: Maintaining the highest standards of organizational and financial integrity required of charitable organizations. We commit to the ethical governance, responsible independent management of our respective funds, and clear operations to preserve the trust of our members, donors, and the public.