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American Federation Of Teachers

1708 Clerical And Technical Personn
  • Chicago, IL
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 1945
  • EIN: 36-3909443

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
$316k (2023)

Expenses
$284k (2023)

Total Assets
$368k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

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 Aug.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$316,148
Expenses
$284,400
Net Income
$31,748
Net Assets
$367,960
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $316,148
100%
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 $61,477
21.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $367,960
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $367,960
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Delores Withers (President) $20,634 $0 $0
Audrey Butler (Executive Vice President) $14,738 $0 $0
Teresa Walker (Treasurer) $6,310 $0 $0
Lavonda Smith (Officer Past) $4,644 $0 $0
Sherina Love (Vice President Full Time) $3,634 $0 $0
Tonya Gilmer (Sergeant At Arms) $3,610 $0 $0
Claudia Brown (Vice President Part Time) $3,600 $0 $0
Valeria Davis (Grievance Chairperson) $3,600 $0 $0
Yolanda Townsend Smith (Secretary) $2,805 $0 $0
Elizabeth Jones (Officer Past) $1,051 $0 $0
Trenda Bailey (Election Chairperson) $1,012 $0 $0
Brent Michalak (Officer Past) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 20, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$289,117
Expenses
$275,575
Net Income
$13,542
Net Assets
$335,754
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $289,117
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 $38,500
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $24,389
8.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $335,754
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $335,754
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lavonda Smith (Officer) $7,518 $0 $0
Teresa Walker (Treasurer) $5,723 $0 $0
Claudia Brown (Vice President) $3,300 $0 $0
Sherina Collins (Officer) $3,122 $0 $0
Tonya Gilmer (Sgt @ Arms) $3,012 $0 $0
Valeria Davis (Officer) $3,000 $0 $0
Yolanda Townsend (Secretary) $2,660 $0 $0
Elizabeth Jones (Officer) $1,102 $0 $0
Delores Withers (President) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Butler (Exec Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Brent Michalak (Officer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 30, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$318,493
Expenses
$243,437
Net Income
$75,056
Net Assets
$322,212
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $318,493
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 $19,515
8.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $322,212
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $322,212
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lavonda Smith (Officer) $14,639 $0 $0
Teresa Walker (Treasurer) $5,365 $0 $0
Brent Michalak (Officer) $4,725 $0 $0
Yolanda Townsend (Secretary) $3,525 $0 $0
Claudia Brown (Vice President) $3,225 $0 $0
Sherina Collins (Officer) $2,925 $0 $0
Delores Withers (President) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Butler (Exec Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Tonya Gilmer (Sgt @ Arms) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 22, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$252,002
Expenses
$264,806
Net Income
-$12,804
Net Assets
$247,156
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $252,002
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 $23,890
9.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $247,156
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $247,156
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Teresa Walker (Treasurer) $6,622 $0 $0
Brent Michalak (Officer) $4,852 $0 $0
Sherina Collins (Officer) $3,698 $0 $0
Yolanda Townsend (Secretary) $3,442 $0 $0
Claudia Brown (Vice President) $3,391 $0 $0
Tonya Gilmer (Sgt @ Arms) $1,007 $0 $0
Delores Withers (President) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Butler (Exec Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 8, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$284,365
Expenses
$386,006
Net Income
-$101,641
Net Assets
$259,960
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $284,365
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 $18,754
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $259,960
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $259,960
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Margo Newman (Officer) $6,000 $0 $0
Teresa Walker (Treasurer) $5,126 $0 $0
Brent Michalak (Officer) $3,616 $0 $0
Sherina Collins (Officer) $3,163 $0 $0
Yolanda Townsend (Secretary) $3,064 $0 $0
Claudia Brown (Vice President) $3,000 $0 $0
Lavonda Smith (Officer) $2,770 $0 $0
Tonya Gilmer (Sgt @ Arms) $1,572 $0 $0
Delores Withers (President) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Butler (Exec Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 5, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$338,309
Expenses
$306,087
Net Income
$32,222
Net Assets
$361,601
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $338,309
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 $18,500
6.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $361,601
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $361,601
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Teresa Walker (Treasurer) $3,339 $0 $0
Claudia Brown (Vice President) $2,700 $0 $0
Brent Michalak (Officer) $2,700 $0 $0
Yolanda Townsend (Secretary) $2,400 $0 $0
Tonya Gilmer (Sgt @ Arms) $1,800 $0 $0
Sherina Collins (Officer) $600 $0 $0
Delores Withers (President) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Butler (Exec Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 11, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$392,788
Expenses
$404,669
Net Income
-$11,881
Net Assets
$329,379
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $392,788
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 $17,939
4.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $329,379
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $329,379
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Franco (Treasurer) $4,644 $0 $0
Yolanda Townsend (Secretary) $3,022 $0 $0
Tonya Gilmer (Sgt @ Arms) $2,942 $0 $0
Teresa Walker (Vice President) $2,708 $0 $0
Claudia Brown (Vice President) $2,192 $0 $0
Brent Michalak (Officer) $1,815 $0 $0
Mary Hernandez (Griev Mgr) $1,264 $0 $0
Elizabeth Jones (Officer) $1,239 $0 $0
Sherina Collins (Officer) $1,078 $0 $0
Delores Withers (President) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Butler (Exec Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 12, 2018

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$413,896
Expenses
$378,321
Net Income
$35,575
Net Assets
$341,260
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $413,896
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 $23,978
6.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,852
1.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $341,260
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $341,260
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Franco (Treasurer) $4,300 $0 $0
Yolanda Townsend (Secretary) $3,300 $0 $0
Tonya Gilmer (Sgt @ Arms) $3,300 $0 $0
Teresa Walker (Vice President) $2,700 $0 $0
Claudia Brown (Vice President) $2,100 $0 $0
Elizabeth Jones (Officer) $825 $0 $0
Sherina Collins (Officer) $750 $0 $0
Delores Withers (President) $0 $0 $0
Audrey Butler (Exec Vice Pres) $0 $0 $0
Mary Hernandez (Griev Mgr) $0 $0 $0
Brent Michalak (Officer) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 23, 2017

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$315,320
Expenses
$334,621
Net Income
-$19,301
Net Assets
$305,685
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $315,320
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 $19,900
5.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $7,182
2.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $305,685
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $305,685
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Franco (Treasurer) $4,400 $0 $0
Delores Withers (President) $4,000 $0 $0
Fred Shotlow (Griev Mgr) $3,600 $0 $0
Yolanda Townsend (Secretary) $3,300 $0 $0
Tonya Gilmer (Sgt @ Arms) $3,000 $0 $0
Audrey Butler (Exec Vice Pres) $1,600 $0 $0
Teresa Walker (Vice President) $900 $0 $0
Claudia Brown (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 5, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$420,651
Expenses
$391,087
Net Income
$29,564
Net Assets
$324,986
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $420,651
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 $19,900
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $11,450
2.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $324,986
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $324,986
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Linda Franco (Treasurer) $4,400 $0 $0
Delores Withers (President) $4,000 $0 $0
Fred Shotlow (Griev Mgr) $3,600 $0 $0
Yolanda Townsend (Secretary) $3,300 $0 $0
Tonya Gilmer (Sgt @ Arms) $3,000 $0 $0
Audrey Butler (Vice President) $1,600 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 10, 2015

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$370,518
Expenses
$375,760
Net Income
-$5,242
Net Assets
$295,422
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $370,518
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 $24,400
6.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,825
1.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $295,422
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $295,422

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990
Filed on Aug. 1, 2014

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$376,734
Expenses
$368,939
Net Income
$7,795
Net Assets
$300,664
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $376,734
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 $23,700
6.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,935
0.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $300,664
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $300,664

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$391,581
Expenses
$401,640
Net Income
-$10,059
Net Assets
$292,869
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $391,581
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 $20,350
5.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $9,130
2.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $292,869
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $292,869

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2002

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

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Nonprofit Explorer includes summary data for nonprofit tax returns and full Form 990 documents, in both PDF and digital formats.

The summary data contains information processed by the IRS during the 2012-2019 calendar years; this generally consists of filings for the 2011-2018 fiscal years, but may include older records. This data release includes only a subset of what can be found in the full Form 990s.

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Every organization that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS has to file Form 990 every year, unless they make less than $200,000 in revenue and have less than $500,000 in assets, in which case they have to file form 990-EZ. Organizations making less than $50,000 don’t have to file either form but do have to let the IRS they’re still in business via a Form 990N "e-Postcard."

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