Harrisburg Education Association
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What it says it does
During the year the Harrisburg Education Association HEA successfully bargained a collective bargaining agreement on behalf of its approximately 500 members ensuring fair wages benefits and working conditions for educators within the district. HEA also organized and provided professional development opportunities and training sessions designed to support instructional excellence educator growth and leadership development. Additionally the Association recognized and celebrated the achievements of teachers in the bargaining unit through awards public acknowledgments and events that highlight professional accomplishments and dedication to student success.
- Income
- $53,792
- Spending
- $68,406
- Highest pay
- $3,500, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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 (3)
- $23,122 spent. The Unions primary mission is to represent protect and advance the professional economic and working conditions of its members. A key program service in fulfilling this mission is the effective administration of union governance representation and member advocacy through the work of elected Executive Board members and Union Representatives.The Union compensates Executive Board members and Representatives for time spent performing union duties outside of their regular professional responsibilities. This program ensures the Unions operations are effective equitable and sustainable.
- $19,543 spent. The Union sponsored member participation in professional training and education conferences to promote best practices in teaching leadership and education policy. These activities enhanced educators professional skills while strengthening union engagement through increased knowledge of labor rights advocacy and collective action. Conference participation supported leadership development member involvement and the effective representation of educators advancing the Unions mission and organizational capacity.If you want it even tighter e.g. one or two sentences only or tailored to IRS primary purpose language I can refine further.
- $3,461 spent. The Union provided teacher appreciation gifts to recognize and support members for their professional dedication and service. This program promoted member morale engagement and retention by acknowledging the value of educators work and reinforcing solidarity within the Union. The activity supported the Unions mission by strengthening relationships with members and fostering a positive unified organizational culture.If you would like this framed more explicitly around member benefits workforce support or organizational sustainability I can adjust the emphasis.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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 November 6, 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 January 1993.
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 November 4, 2026.
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