Connecticut Education Association
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
We keep members informed about educational issues at the local, state and national level. We promote the use of sound educational practices and encourage members to take part in training and workshops that encourage these activities. We fund attendance at workshops, conferences, and meetings related to education.
- Income
- $251,432
- Spending
- $295,989
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Highest pay
- $164,500, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (6)
- $21,975 spent. State and National Conventions, Training Workshops, Meetings: National Convention (2 attending = $421) State Convention (11 attending = $5005) 3 County Council Meetings (complimentary attendance) Summer Leadership Conference (complimentary attendance). We provided funding to the expenses required to hold the following meetings and membership services: 8 General Monthly Meetings (40-65 attending each meeting); Meetings held with PTA Council, Board of Education, and Community members; Programs for Retirees; Membership Annual Meeting; Teacher Recognition Program; contract negotiation meetings; meetings to inform members of educational issues and initiatives.
- $25,743 spent. We maintain an office space for our Association. The expenses include occupancy, insurance, office supplies, and information technology.
- $28,101 spent. Donations to Barnard Memorial Fund to aid CEA retirees in the state = $1800. $7200 donated to the GEA Scholarship Fund by the GEA. $1100 donated to the CEF Scholarship provided by the State Affiliate (CEA). $3300 donated to pay for memberships for 6 newly retired members to the State (CEA) and National (NEA) Affiliates. $551 donated to CEA Holiday Bear for children in need during the holidays. $250 donated to the Greenwich Public Schools Distinguished Teacher Award Committee. $4400 donated to GEA Scholarship Fund in the name of 8 newly retired members. 19 merit scholarships of $500 each were given to college-bound students of the Board of Education and/or the membership-at-large.
- $215,598 spent. Total compensation of officers.
- $2,636 spent. Public Relations
- $1,936 spent. Other distributions
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1971.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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