American Federation of Teachers
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What it says it does
THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO WORK FOR THE WELFARE OF SCHOOL CHILDREN, THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL; TO DEVELOP AND PROMOTE THE ADOPTION OF SUCH ETHICAL PRACTICES AND STANDARDS OF PREPARATION AND PARTICIPATION; TO UNIFY AND STRENGTHEN THE TEACHING PROFESSION AND TO SECURE AND MAINTAIN THE SALARIES, RETIREMENT, TENURE, PROFESSIONAL RIGHTS, AND OTHER WORKING CONDITIONS NECESSARY TO SUPPORT TEACHING AS A PROFESSION; TO ENABLE MEMBERS TO SPEAK WITH A COMMON VOICE ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE TEACHING PROFESSION AND TO PRESENT THEIR INDIVIDUAL AND COMMON INTERESTS BEFORE THE BOARD OF EDUCATION AND OTHER LEGAL AUTHORITIES; TO HOLD FUNDS AND EMPLOY A STAFF, WHEN NEEDED, FOR THE ATTAINMENT OF THESE PURPOSES.
- Income
- $658,827
- Spending
- $675,053
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $12,933, executive vice 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 (1)
- THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO WORK FOR THE WELFARE OF SCHOOL CHILDREN, THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL. REVENUE TO PROVIDE SERVICES LISTED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS DERIVED PRIMARILY FROM DUES RECEIVED FROM THE TEACHER'S PAYROLL WITHHOLDINGS.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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