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New York State United Teachers Member Benefits Tr

EIN 22-2480854 · Latham, NY

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What it says it does

ENDORSING QUALITY PROGRAMS THAT ARE COMPETITIVELY PRICED AND ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND SECURITY FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

PEER SUPPORT LINETHE PEER SUPPORT LINE, AVAILABLE THROUGH RUTGERS UNIVERSITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE, IS A CONFIDENTIAL HELPLINE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO ALL NYSUT MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. STAFFED BY TRAINED IN-SERVICE AND RETIRED INDIVIDUALS WHO UNDERSTAND THE UNIQUE PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL CHALLENGES OF NYSUT MEMBERS, THE PEER SUPPORT LINE CAN PROVIDE ANSWERS, RESOURCES, AND EMPATHETIC SUPPORT WHEN IT IS NEEDED.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE PLANTHE LEGAL ASSISTANCE PLAN IS AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO NYSUT MEMBERS IN A NON-FULL DUES CATEGORY OR SPLIT DUES CATEGORY. PROVIDED BY THE LAW FIRM OF FELDMAN, KRAMER & MONACO, P.C., THIS PLAN PROVIDES ELIGIBLE MEMBERS WITH FREE TELEPHONE ACCESS TO ATTORNEYS AS WELL AS A LIMITED NUMBER OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS.
PREMIUM CALM SERVICETHE PREMIUM CALM SUBSCRIPTION PROVIDES ALL NYSUT IN-SERVICE AND RETIREE MEMBERS WITH UNLIMITED FREE ACCESS TO THE FULL LIBRARY OF SLEEP, MEDITATION, AND RELAXATION CONTENT AT CALM.COM AND IN THE CALM APP, WHICH CAN BE UTILIZED VIA A DESKTOP, LAPTOP, TABLET, OR MOBILE DEVICE (IOS OR ANDROID). MEMBERS CAN ADD UP TO FIVE DEPENDENTS (AGE 16 OR OLDER) TO RECEIVE THEIR OWN PREMIUM CALM SUBSCRIPTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 August 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 1984.
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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