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American Federation Of Teachers

511 East Chicago

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Labor, agricultural and horticultural organizations that are educational or instructive, including unions, created for the purpose of improving conditions of work, and products of efficiency.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$117k (2024)

Expenses
$121k (2024)

Total Assets
$12.7k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$116,868
Expenses
$120,630
Net Income
-$3,762
Net Assets
$12,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $116,868
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $21,200
17.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,623
17.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,664
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $12,664
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Reginald Tisdale (Treasurer) $6,450 $0 $0
Helen Steinbach (President) $6,000 $0 $0
Martha Purcell (3 Rd V Pres/Negotiating Team) $2,300 $0 $0
Barbara Berrones (V.Pres/Negotiating Team) $2,275 $0 $0
David Lane (2 Nd V Pres/Negotiating Team) $2,100 $0 $0
Maria Lopez (Secretary) $1,325 $0 $0
Melissa Burgess (Secretary) $750 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$123,354
Expenses
$127,676
Net Income
-$4,322
Net Assets
$16,426
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $123,354
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,575
19.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,623
16.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,426
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $16,426
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Reginald Tisdale (Treasurer) $6,950 $0 $0
Helen Steinbach (President) $6,700 $0 $0
Barbara Berrones (V.Pres/Negotiating Team) $2,800 $0 $0
David Lane (Griver) $2,400 $0 $0
Martha Purcell (3 Rd V Pres/Negotiating Team) $2,375 $0 $0
Melissa Burgess (Secretary) $2,200 $0 $0
Eric Kundich (2 Nd V Pres/Negotiating Team) $1,150 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$141,259
Expenses
$146,436
Net Income
-$5,177
Net Assets
$20,748
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $141,259
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,675
16.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,623
14.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,748
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $20,748
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Reginald Tisdale (Treasurer) $6,950 $0 $0
Helen Steinbach (President) $6,700 $0 $0
David Lane (Griver) $2,550 $0 $0
Eric Kundich (2 Nd V Pres/Negotiating Team) $2,450 $0 $0
Barbara Berrones (V.Pres/Negotiating Team) $2,300 $0 $0
Melissa Burgess (Secretary) $1,950 $0 $0
Martha Purcell (3 Rd V Pres/Negotiating Team) $1,775 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$138,392
Expenses
$138,038
Net Income
$354
Net Assets
$25,925
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $138,392
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,050
16.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,623
14.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,199
Total Liabilities $1,274
Net Assets $25,925
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Reginald Tisdale (Treasurer) $7,000 $0 $0
Helen Steinbach (President) $6,250 $0 $0
Eric Kundich (2 Nd V Pres/Negotiating Team) $2,900 $0 $0
David Lane (Griver) $2,100 $0 $0
Barbara Berrones (V.Pres/Negotiating Team) $2,050 $0 $0
Martha Purcell (3 Rd V Pres/Negotiating Team) $1,650 $0 $0
Melissa Burgess (Secretary) $1,100 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$140,957
Expenses
$126,091
Net Income
$14,866
Net Assets
$25,571
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $140,957
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,650
19.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $20,888
16.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,773
Total Liabilities $1,202
Net Assets $25,571
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Reginald Tisdale (President (Old)/Treasurer) $6,800 $0 $0
Helen Steinbach (President (New)/Union Rep) $6,450 $0 $0
Linda Celestin (3 Rd V.P./Negotiating Team) $3,400 $0 $0
Eric Kundich (2 Nd V Pres/Negotiating Team) $3,200 $0 $0
Beth Parton (Grievence Team Ld) $1,800 $0 $0
Barbara Berrones (V.Pres/Negotiating Team) $1,550 $0 $0
Melissa Burgess (Secretary (New)) $1,450 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$137,507
Expenses
$136,889
Net Income
$618
Net Assets
$10,705
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $137,507
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $26,050
19.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,696
24.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,645
Total Liabilities $940
Net Assets $10,705
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Reginald Tisdale (President (Old)/Treasurer) $6,800 $0 $0
Helen Steinbach (President (New)/Union Rep) $4,525 $0 $0
Beth Parton (Grievence Team Ld) $4,300 $0 $0
Linda Celestin (3 Rd V.P./Negotiating Team) $3,400 $0 $0
Eric Kundich (2 Nd V Pres/Negotiating Team) $2,650 $0 $0
Liliana Rasala (Treasurer (Outgoing)) $1,250 $0 $0
Barbara Berrones (V.Pres/Negotiating Team) $1,175 $0 $0
Marcella Fidanza (Negotiating Team/ Union Rep) $825 $0 $0
Susan Chick (Secretary (Old)) $650 $0 $0
Melissa Burgess (Secretary (New)) $475 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$133,631
Expenses
$128,292
Net Income
$5,339
Net Assets
$10,087
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $133,631
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $24,350
19.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,696
26.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,446
Total Liabilities $359
Net Assets $10,087
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Reginald Tisdale (President) $5,975 $0 $0
Beth Parton (3 Rd V.P./Negotiating Team) $4,250 $0 $0
Helen Steinbach (Negotiating Team/Union Rep) $3,875 $0 $0
Linda Celestin (2 Nd V.P./Negotiating Team) $3,325 $0 $0
Liliana Rasala (Treasurer) $2,800 $0 $0
Eric Kundich (3 Rd V.P./Negotiating Team) $2,075 $0 $0
Susan Chick (Secretary) $1,100 $0 $0
Marcella Fidanza (3 Negotiating Team) $950 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$142,090
Expenses
$140,498
Net Income
$1,592
Net Assets
$4,748
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $142,090
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,850
17.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,696
24.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,748
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,748
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Reginald Tisdale (President) $6,200 $0 $0
Beth Parton (3 Rd V.P./Negotiating Team) $4,200 $0 $0
Helen Steinbach (Negotiating Team/Union Rep) $4,200 $0 $0
Linda Celestin (2 Nd V.P./Negotiating Team) $3,575 $0 $0
Eric Kundich (3 Rd V.P./Negotiating Team) $1,775 $0 $0
Liliana Rasala (Treasurer) $1,725 $0 $0
Susan Chick (Secretary) $1,100 $0 $0
Marcella Fidanza (3 Negotiating Team) $1,075 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$147,360
Expenses
$150,506
Net Income
-$3,146
Net Assets
$3,921
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $147,360
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $23,575
15.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,696
22.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,921
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,921
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Reginald Tisdale (President) $6,875 $0 $0
Beth Parton (3 Rd V.P./Negotiating Team) $3,450 $0 $0
Helen Steinbach (Negotiating Team/Union Rep) $3,450 $0 $0
Linda Celestin (2 Nd V.P./Negotiating Team) $3,225 $0 $0
Liliana Rasala (Treasurer) $2,000 $0 $0
John Zarlengo (Negotiating Team) $1,950 $0 $0
Eric Kundich (3 Rd V.P./Negotiating Team) $1,625 $0 $0
Susan Chick (Secretary) $1,000 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$154,149
Expenses
$157,530
Net Income
-$3,381
Net Assets
$18,592
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $154,149
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $22,625
14.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,696
21.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $19,707
Total Liabilities $1,115
Net Assets $18,592
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Reginald Tisdale (President/Treasurer) $5,575 $0 $0
Linda Celestin (2 Nd V.P./Negotiating Team) $3,450 $0 $0
John Zarlengo (Pres./Negotiating Team) $3,000 $0 $0
Helen Steinbach (Negotiating Team/Union Rep) $2,350 $0 $0
Beth Albrecht (Griever) $2,200 $0 $0
Ava Bell (Secretary) $1,350 $0 $0
Eric Kundich (3 Rd V.P./Negotiating Team) $1,050 $0 $0
Wayne Josvai (3 Rd V.P./Negotiating Team) $850 $0 $0
Dee Etta Wright (Negotiating Team/Union Rep) $750 $0 $0
Vernita Brooks (Negotiating Team/Union Rep) $750 $0 $0
Liliana Rasala (Treasurer) $700 $0 $0
Susan Chick (Secretary) $600 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$174,890
Expenses
$172,311
Net Income
$2,579
Net Assets
$21,973
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $174,890
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $22,425
13.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,696
19.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $22,686
Total Liabilities $713
Net Assets $21,973
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Zarlengo (Pres./Negotiating Team) $5,450 $0 $0
Reginald Tisdale (Treasurer/President) $3,375 $0 $0
Linda Celestin (2 Nd V.P./Negotiating Team) $3,275 $0 $0
Ava Bell (Secretary) $2,375 $0 $0
Helen Steinbach (Negotiating Team/Union Rep) $2,300 $0 $0
Wayne Josvai (3 Rd V.P./Negotiating Team) $2,000 $0 $0
Vernita Brooks (Negotiating Team/Union Rep) $1,900 $0 $0
Dee Etta Wright (Negotiating Team/Union Rep) $1,750 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$208,728
Expenses
$203,725
Net Income
$5,003
Net Assets
$14,668
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $192,718
92.3%
Program Services $16,010
7.7%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $21,700
10.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,696
16.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,536
Total Liabilities $868
Net Assets $14,668
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Zarlengo (Pres./Negotiating Team) $4,950 $0 $0
Reginald Tisdale (Treasurer/Griever/Neg Tm) $3,250 $0 $0
Linda Celestin (2 Nd V.P./Negotiating Team) $3,025 $0 $0
Ava Bell (Secretary) $2,125 $0 $0
Magdalena Wilson (Treasurer) $1,600 $0 $0
Vernita Brooks (Negotiating Team/Union Rep) $1,550 $0 $0
Dee Etta Wright (Negotiating Team/Union Rep) $1,250 $0 $0
Lois Anderson (Negotiating Team/Union Rep) $900 $0 $0
Liliana Rasala (Negotiating Team/Union Rep) $900 $0 $0
Wayne Josvai (3 Rd V.P./Negotiating Team) $850 $0 $0
Helen Steinbach (Negotiating Team/Union Rep) $800 $0 $0
Beth Albrecht (2 Nd V.P./Negotiating Team) $500 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,291
Expenses
$202,151
Net Income
-$860
Net Assets
$9,665
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $201,286
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $21,450
10.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,696
16.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,438
Total Liabilities $773
Net Assets $9,665

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$200,595
Expenses
$219,302
Net Income
-$18,707
Net Assets
$10,525
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $200,589
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,525
11.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $33,696
15.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,363
Total Liabilities $838
Net Assets $10,525

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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