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National Public Education Action Fund 527

Washington, DC  ·  First report: 2008  ·  Most recent report: 2025  ·  EIN: 26-3207298

Data is self-reported. Only electronically filed contributions and expenditures are included in totals.

Organization Details
Purpose
Promoting improvements in America's state and national education systems and advocating for educational policy reforms.
Related Organizations
National Public Education Action Fund
Leadership

Last updated 2008

Daniel H. Leeds
President
Sunita Leeds
Treasurer/Secretary
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Financial Overview
All-Time Contributions
$2.6M
All-Time Expenditures
$1.2M
Top Contributors

Aggregation is done by name and will not account for significant variations in reported names.

Lilo Leeds
$1.65M
Gerald Leeds
$750K
Gerard Leeds
$226K
Largest Recipients

Aggregation is done by name and will not account for significant variations in reported names.

Insights
This organization filed reports with overlapping dates, meaning that some contributions or expenditures may be duplicated. Always verify totals.
This organization gets a majority of its contributions from out of state.

Contributions & Expenditures

Explore all contributions to and expenditures by National Public Education Action Fund 527 since 2008.

All time Last 5 years
Contributions (All time)
$2.62M
Expenditures (All time)
$1.17M

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IRS disclosures

All electronic form 8872s that National Public Education Action Fund 527 has filed with the IRS. Organizations may file monthly or quarterly during general-election (even-numbered) years, and monthly or semiannually during nonelection (odd-numbered) years.

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2025

  • $0 in contributions
  • $11,297 in expenditures
January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$11,297

2024

  • $0 in contributions
  • $55,433 in expenditures
November 6, 2024 to December 31, 2024
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$21,734
Post-election report (DC)
October 21, 2024 to November 25, 2024
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0
This report overlaps with a more recent report.
Pre-election report (DC)
October 1, 2024 to October 20, 2024
(General election: November 5, 2024)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0
July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$10,504
April 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$2,007
April 1, 2024 to May 15, 2024
(Primary election: June 4, 2024)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$571
This report overlaps with a more recent report.
January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$17,724
January 1, 2024 to February 12, 2024
(Primary election: March 3, 2024)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$2,893
This report overlaps with a more recent report.

2023

  • $0 in contributions
  • $12,533 in expenditures
July 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$6,722
January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$5,811

2022

  • $0 in contributions
  • $21,987 in expenditures
  • We've detected and removed duplicated data across reports in this year
November 29, 2022 to December 31, 2022
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$3,753
Post-election report (DC)
October 20, 2022 to November 28, 2022
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0
October 1, 2022 to October 19, 2022
(General election: November 8, 2022)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$5,000
July 11, 2022 to September 30, 2022
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$3,865
June 2, 2022 to July 11, 2022
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$2,409
April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$4,805
This report overlaps with a more recent report.
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed July 14, 2022 at 05:54PM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
Pre-election report (DC)
April 1, 2022 to June 1, 2022
(Primary election: June 21, 2022)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$2,015
1st report
This report was processed June 3, 2022 at 05:03PM.
January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$4,564

2021

  • $0 in contributions
  • $16,809 in expenditures
July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$8,057
January 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$8,752

2020

  • $0 in contributions
  • $24,091 in expenditures
October 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$579
Post-election report (DC)
October 15, 2020 to November 23, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0
This report overlaps with a more recent report.
Pre-election report (DC)
October 1, 2020 to October 14, 2020
(General election: November 3, 2020)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0
This report overlaps with a more recent report.
July 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$8,463
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed October 14, 2020 at 01:35PM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
Quarter 3 report
July 1, 2020 to September 30, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$8,463
1st report
This report was processed October 14, 2020 at 01:32PM.
April 1, 2020 to June 30, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$6,273
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed July 15, 2020 at 06:14PM). Expand to see 2 other reports that overlap in this date range.
Post-election report (DC)
May 14, 2020 to June 22, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$1,716
2nd report
This report was processed July 2, 2020 at 04:47PM.
Pre-election report (DC)
April 1, 2020 to May 13, 2020
(Primary election: June 2, 2020)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$4,557
1st report
This report was processed May 19, 2020 at 05:05PM.
January 1, 2020 to March 31, 2020
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$8,776

2019

  • $0 in contributions
  • $13,279 in expenditures
July 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$8,814
January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$4,465

2018

  • $0 in contributions
  • $35,237 in expenditures
October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$14,536
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed January 28, 2019 at 04:47PM). Expand to see 2 other reports that overlap in this date range.
End-of-year report
October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$14,536
2nd report
This report was processed January 28, 2019 at 04:44PM.
Post-election report (DC)
October 20, 2018 to November 28, 2018
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$485
1st report
This report was processed December 3, 2018 at 05:19PM.
October 1, 2018 to October 19, 2018
(General election: November 6, 2018)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$10,000
This report overlaps with a more recent report.
July 1, 2018 to September 30, 2018
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$2,856
April 1, 2018 to June 30, 2018
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$2,731
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed July 9, 2018 at 04:45PM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
Pre-election report (DC)
April 1, 2018 to May 30, 2018
(Primary election: June 19, 2018)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$1,823
1st report
This report was processed May 30, 2018 at 12:01PM.
January 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$5,114

2017

  • $0 in contributions
  • $26,863 in expenditures
July 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$20,723
January 1, 2017 to June 29, 2017
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$6,140
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed June 29, 2017 at 12:54AM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
Mid-year report
January 1, 2017 to June 29, 2017
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$6,140
1st report
This report was processed June 29, 2017 at 12:46AM.

2016

  • $0 in contributions
  • $157,697 in expenditures
October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$3,026
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed January 26, 2017 at 11:06AM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
Post-election report (DC)
October 25, 2016 to November 28, 2016
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$913
1st report
This report was processed November 28, 2016 at 05:28PM.
Pre-election report (DC)
October 1, 2016 to October 24, 2016
(General election: November 8, 2016)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0
This report overlaps with a more recent report.
July 1, 2016 to September 30, 2016
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$112,284
June 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$23,510
April 1, 2016 to May 27, 2016
(Primary election: June 14, 2016)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$9,065
January 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$9,812

2015

  • $0 in contributions
  • $103,010 in expenditures
July 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$67,696
January 1, 2015 to June 30, 2015
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$35,314

2014

  • $226,000 in contributions
  • $59,979 in expenditures
July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014
Total contributions
$226,000
Total expenditures
$46,046
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed January 29, 2015 at 03:28PM). Expand to see 2 other reports that overlap in this date range.
Pre-election report (DC)
September 25, 2014 to October 30, 2014
(General election: November 4, 2014)
Total contributions
$226,000
Total expenditures
$40,000
2nd report
This report was processed October 30, 2014 at 06:13PM.
Quarter 3 report
July 1, 2014 to September 30, 2014
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$2,579
1st report
This report was processed October 14, 2014 at 11:03AM.
November 1, 2014 to November 24, 2014
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$11,283
This report overlaps with a more recent report.
April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$576
January 1, 2014 to March 31, 2014
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$2,074

2013

  • $0 in contributions
  • $14,869 in expenditures
July 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$6,539
January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$8,330

2012

  • $0 in contributions
  • $125,399 in expenditures
October 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$50,490
October 23, 2012 to November 26, 2012
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$1,109
This report overlaps with a more recent report.
October 1, 2012 to October 22, 2012
(General election: November 6, 2012)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$5,330
This report overlaps with a more recent report.
July 1, 2012 to September 30, 2012
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$60,388
April 1, 2012 to June 30, 2012
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$6,634
January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$1,448

2011

  • $0 in contributions
  • $26,112 in expenditures
July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$7,493
January 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$18,619

2010

  • $0 in contributions
  • $259,678 in expenditures
October 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$150,097
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed January 27, 2011 at 03:35PM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
Post-election report (DC)
October 15, 2010 to November 22, 2010
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$60,000
1st report
This report was processed November 24, 2010 at 01:17PM.
Pre-election report (DC)
October 1, 2010 to October 14, 2010
(General election: November 2, 2010)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0
This report overlaps with a more recent report.
July 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$5,467
April 1, 2010 to June 30, 2010
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$52,660
January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$51,454

2009

  • $0 in contributions
  • $6,606 in expenditures
July 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$2,602
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed February 1, 2010 at 12:00PM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
End-of-year report
July 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$2,509
1st report
This report was processed February 1, 2010 at 11:46AM.
January 1, 2009 to June 30, 2009
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$4,004

2008

  • $2.4M in contributions
  • $201,463 in expenditures
October 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008
Total contributions
$900,000
Total expenditures
$201,463
Previous reports available
This is the last report submitted for this period (processed January 30, 2009 at 05:28PM). Expand to see 1 other report that overlaps in this date range.
Post-election report (DC)
October 20, 2008 to December 3, 2008
Total contributions
$900,000
Total expenditures
$200,000
1st report
This report was processed December 3, 2008 at 05:18PM.
Pre-election report (DC)
October 1, 2008 to October 20, 2008
(General election: November 4, 2008)
Total contributions
$0
Total expenditures
$0
This report overlaps with a more recent report.
July 1, 2008 to September 30, 2008
Total contributions
$1.5M
Total expenditures
$0

Tax-exempt political organizations that report receiving $25,000 or more a year must file Form 990, unless they meet certain criteria.

ProPublica found 13 form 990s on the IRS website filed by National Public Education Action Fund 527. To search for additional Form 990s, try the IRS’ search function.

Date Created
July 21, 2021 View form
September 18, 2020 View form
April 11, 2019 View form
April 11, 2019 View form
March 13, 2018 View form
August 1, 2017 View form
April 11, 2016 View form
March 12, 2015 View form
April 23, 2014 View form
September 30, 2013 View form
September 30, 2013 View form
December 29, 2010 View form
September 18, 2009 View form

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About This Data


What is a 527?

A 527 is a nonprofit formed under Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code, which grants tax-exempt status to organizations whose primary purpose is attempting to influence the election of one or more people to public office at the national, state or local level. But contributions to these organizations are not considered tax-deductible, unlike gifts to charities.

What organizations are in the 527 Explorer?

This database covers tax-exempt political organizations organized under Section 527, excluding organizations that are regulated by the Federal Election Commission (like federal PACs are); that expect to receive less than $25,000 in annual contributions; that are nonpolitical nonprofits, like charities; or that are political committees for a state or local candidate or a political party. An organization’s state is taken from the address reported on its most recent form 8871.

What organizations report itemized contributions and expenditures?

Tax-exempt political organizations, other than qualified state or local political organizations, that have filed for tax-exempt status with the IRS under Section 527 must file Form 8872 to disclose any expenditures made or contributions received. A qualified state or local political organization is one whose political activities relate solely to state or local public office and that routinely files publicly available reports with one or more states. For state-by-state information on tax-exempt political organizations and their filings, see the IRS’ listings.

Note: Only electronic filings are included in this data. While many organizations filed electronically before 2020, electronic filing for all organizations was only required beginning in January 2020. Therefore, some contributions and expenditures made prior to 2020 may not be reflected in this data.

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An organization’s total contributions and expenditures are calculated by summing up the most recent report filed for each reporting period. However, organizations sometimes file reports for overlapping dates or reports that duplicate data. For any date range, the most recently filed report is marked. Duplicate contributions or expenditures (ones that have the exact same name, amount and date but show up in multiple reports) have been removed from the calculated totals.

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