American Federation of Teachers
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What it says it does
TO REPRESENT, EDUCATE, AND SERVE ITS MEMBERS COOPERATIVELY WITH MANAGEMENT, PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND THE COMMUNITY; AND TO PROVIDE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL STUDENTS OF THE 22 CONSTITUENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF MACOMB COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
- Income
- $298,410
- Spending
- $288,197
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 342
- Highest pay
- $7,400, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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 December 31, 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 (4)
- $172,291 spent. PART IX, LINE 21, PAYMENTS TO AFFILIATES: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS - MICHIGAN, MICHIGAN STATE AFL-CIO, AND METRO-DETROIT AFL-CIO. AS A LOCAL AFFILIATE, THE NATIONAL AND STATE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE SUPPORT, INFORMATION, REPRESENTATION, EDUCATION, AND BENEFITS TO THE LOCAL, ITS MEMBERS, THE EMPLOYER, CONSTITUENT EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES, AND THE COMMUNITY.
- $69,003 spent. PART IX, LINE 24A, RELEASE TIME: PAYMENT TO THE EMPLOYER FOR WORK RELEASE OF UNION MEMBERS, DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND OFFICERS TO CONDUCT UNION BUSINESS, OPERATE THE ORGANIZATION, WORK WITH INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, THE EMPLOYER, AND CONSTITUENT SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND/OR TO ATTEND MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS, IN-SERVICE, AND CONFERENCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL MEMBERS.
- $3,894 spent. PART IX, LINE 19, CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS, AND MEETINGS: COSTS INCURRED TO SEND OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND MEMBERS TO NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL CONVENTIONS, EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES, IN-SERVICES RELATED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE AND MISSION, AND MEETINGS DIRECTED TOWARD PROFESSIONAL GROWTH. ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION MAY REQUEST, AND ARE ENTITLED TO ATTEND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH, LEADERSHIP, CONTINUING EDUCATIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL DECISION MAKING.
- $22,986 spent. BENEFITS PAID TO OR FOR MEMBERS: INSURANCE, DEATH BENEFITS, EDUCATION, MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS, BENEVOLENCE, AND CHARITY $8,996. COMPENSATION OF CURRENT OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES (PROGRAM SERVICE PORTION) $13,628. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (WEBSITE, EMAIL, AND PHONE ACCESS FOR MEMBERS) $362.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 October 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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