AFL-CIO Technology Institute
The institute's mission is to conduct research and education on the role of worker voice in the innovation economy and to ensure the benefits of technology are broadly shared, creating good union jobs in communities across the country, strengthening workplace democracy and equity, and inventing worker protections that meet modern challenges.
AFL-CIO Technology Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,398,953
- -20.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,577,551
- -74.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,983,830
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who AFL-CIO Technology Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Federation of Teachers Westmont, IL | Platform Research Project | $50,000 |
| New York State Publick Employees Federation Albany, NY | Platform Research Project | $50,000 |
| Unite Here New York, NY | Platform Research Project | $50,000 |
| Screen Actors Guild American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Los Angeles, CA | Platform Research Project | $50,000 |
| Communication Workers of America Washington, DC | Platform Research Project | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,398,953 | $1,577,551 | $2,983,830 | — | — |
| 2024 | $6,787,361 | $6,281,798 | $2,670,935 | — | — |
| 2023 | $3,143,618 | $3,572,196 | $1,256,215 | $250,000 | 5 |
| 2022 | $724,639 | $895,804 | $218,266 | — | — |
About AFL-CIO Technology Institute
Based on IRS filings
AFL-CIO Technology Institute is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
AFL-CIO Technology Institute is led by Elizabeth H. Shuler, President on every filing since 2022; 6 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth H. Shuler
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Ballanytne
Secretary & Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christie Bieber
Director, Finance & Operations
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$138K (2025)
Crystal Weise
Director, Policy & Programs
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$116K (2025)
Arohi A. Pathak
Deputy Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024) → $141K (2025)
Elizabeth Weiss
Deputy Director
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$68K (2024) → $155K (2025)
Kimberly Cosby
Policy Advisor
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$116K (2025)
Sylvia Dietert
Program Manager
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$115K (2025)
Fredrick Redmond
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Amanda Ballantyne (2022–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Fred Redmond (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Richard L. Trumka (2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $155K, to Elizabeth Weiss (Deputy Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about AFL-CIO Technology Institute
How large is AFL-CIO Technology Institute?
AFL-CIO Technology Institute reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is AFL-CIO Technology Institute?
AFL-CIO Technology Institute is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $5.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does AFL-CIO Technology Institute operate?
AFL-CIO Technology Institute has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, New York.
What is AFL-CIO Technology Institute's EIN?
AFL-CIO Technology Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1908508. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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