Chicago Federation Teachers Union is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (J40) the organization is classified as: Labor Unions, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Chicago Federation Teachers Union employed 67 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Chicago Federation Teachers Union is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Chicago Federation Teachers Union generated $32.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $31.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE UNION ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHERS, CAREER SERVICE MEMBERS AND OTHERS IN THE AREA OF CHICAGO, IL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REPRESENTING ITS MEMBERS IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING MATTERS, ADMINISTERING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT AND PROMOTING QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Jesse Sharkey President  | Officer | 50 | $137,215 | 
Christel Williams Recording Secretary  | Officer | 50 | $125,551 | 
Maria Moreno Financial Secretary  | Officer | 50 | $127,836 | 
Stacy Davis-Gates Vice President  | Officer | 50 | $130,633 | 
Lois Jones Field Representative  | 40 | $195,227 | |
Annette Rizzo Health & Benefits Coordina  | 40 | $186,967 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
Dowd Bloch Bennett Cervone Legal Services  | 6/29/22 | $488,694 | 
Poltrock And Poltrock Legal Services  | 6/29/22 | $323,860 | 
Lawrence J Suffredin Jr Consulting Services  | 6/29/22 | $106,000 | 
Richard Media Company Communication Services  | 6/29/22 | $102,635 | 
Micro-tech Usa It Consulting  | 6/29/22 | $101,936 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $72 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $72 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $32,557,162 | 
| Investment income | $4,011 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $151,118 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $32,729,187 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $11,300 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $663,491 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $6,185,916 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,011,149 | 
| Other employee benefits | $836,682 | 
| Payroll taxes | $621,300 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $263,373 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $150,225 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $538,748 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $337,320 | 
| Information technology | $199,953 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $1,913,756 | 
| Travel | $435,884 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $544,161 | 
| Interest | $161,067 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $15,425,748 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $593,689 | 
| Insurance | $133,849 | 
| All other expenses | $112,540 | 
| Total functional expenses | $31,669,157 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,054,265 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,783,587 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $314,230 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $601,254 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,436,784 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $3,761,218 | 
| Total assets | $17,951,338 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,796,636 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $4,882,794 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $1,520,682 | 
| Total liabilities | $12,200,112 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,751,226 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $17,951,338 |