American Federation of Teachers
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
To work for the welfare of the teachers and school children of Port Washington, promote the general welfare of the school system, stimulate interest in professional ethics, to form a representative body on behalf of teachers, and to promote understanding and cooperation between teachers and the community.
- Income
- $648,216
- Spending
- $607,923
- Employees
- 6
- Highest pay
- $23,577, 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 (2)
- The Port Washington Teachers Association is a local Affiliate of New York State United Teachers and the American Federation of Teachers. Activities include collection of member dues, forwarding amounts to the NYS Union, negotiations with respect to labor contracts, scholarship donations, local educational issue campaigns, newsletter, educating members about NYS Union endorsements, membership meetings, conferences and workshops, other member benefits.
- The Port Washington Teachers Association Retired Educators Chapter contributes to a scholarship fund, holds and annual breakfast, luncheon, publishes a newsletter, holds trips,and attends conferences and conventions, supports state and national education issues, corresponds frequently with retiree and in-service members regarding important issues; there are 2 general membership meetings, and frequent contact with legislators.
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 November 1967.
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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