American Federation Of Teachers is located in Westmont, 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 12/2023, American Federation Of Teachers employed 135 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Federation Of Teachers is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, American Federation Of Teachers generated $26.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $25.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LABOR FEDERATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE ORGANIZING, LEGAL, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO MEMBER LOCAL UNIONS. APPROXIMATELY 86,500 MEMBERS BENEFITED.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dan Montgomery President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $263,480 |
Cyndi Oberle-Dahm Secretary-Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $77,853 |
Stacy Davis Gates Executive Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $77,200 |
Aaron Krall Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $3,000 |
Steve Elza Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $3,000 |
Elaine Barlos Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $12,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $25,765,036 |
| Investment income | $197,121 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $50,064 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $26,676,305 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $55,389 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $40,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $50,339 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,616,694 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $9,761,184 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,083,481 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,156,171 |
| Payroll taxes | $848,666 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $23,529 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $30,962 |
| Fees for services: Other | $67,760 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $344,175 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,123,836 |
| Travel | $335,568 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $350,163 |
| Interest | $776 |
| Payments to affiliates | $5,037,579 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $101,721 |
| Insurance | $29,645 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $25,775,147 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,316,745 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,259,878 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,771,578 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $37,210 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $154,878 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,837,364 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,476,134 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,632,386 |
| Total assets | $29,486,173 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,905,899 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,750 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $4,976,788 |
| Total liabilities | $8,886,437 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,599,736 |
| 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 | $29,486,173 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Federation Of Teachers has awarded $20,200 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EQUALITY ILLINOIS INSTITUTE PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION OF SUPPORT | $10,000 |
ILLINOIS ALLIANCE FOR RETIRED AMERICANS PURPOSE: GENERAL CONTRIBUTION OF SUPPORT | $10,200 |