American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) is an international labor organization based in Washington, DC. Its 2024 filing describes it as representing workers in public service and health care; the filing reports that it supported affiliated unions and councils, represented members before Congress, provided research services, and offered members education, public policy, legislative, and other services. Its filing type is a public charity.
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees at a glance
In short: American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees gave $14.0M across 135 grants in 2024 (avg $104K), mostly in District of Columbia. 47% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,003,480
- +101.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 135
- +58.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $103,729
- +26.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $393,520,348
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (64 of 135, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
- Next open deadline
- December 31, 2026 (AFSCME Family Scholarship)
- Contact
Mailing address: 1625 L Street Nw, Washington, DC 20036-5687
Phone: (202) 429-1000
Website: https://afscme.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
AFSCME Affiliate Scholarship Programs
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
Amount
Varies by affiliate
Deadline
Deadline not published
AFSCME Family Scholarship
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
Amount
$2,000 renewable annually for up to 4 years
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
AFSCME Family Scholarship
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
Amount
$2,000/year (renewable up to 4 years)
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Who American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was For Our Future Action Fund ($4.0M). Together the top 10 received $7.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
475 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 277 grants of 475 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
AFSCME’s 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were DC (58%), Illinois (5%), California (4%), Ohio (4%), and Michigan (4%). The Family Scholarship’s stated geographic scope is the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 135 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 64 of 135 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $65K; repeat grants $139K. How we count
Medians: $43K first-time, $35K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.6M (2021) to $14.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 135 grants totaling $14.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| For Our Future Action Fund Washington, DC | general | $4,000,000 |
| America Votes Washington, DC | general | $900,000 |
| Development Now For Chicago Chicago, IL | general | $550,000 |
| ProgressNow Lansing, MI | general | $400,000 |
| AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Washington, DC | general | $388,000 |
| NAACP Baltimore, MD | general | $280,000 |
| Citizens Not Politicians Columbus, OH | general | $250,000 |
| One APIA Nevada Las Vegas, NV | general | $250,000 |
| Organizing Empowerment Project Inc Monona, WI | general | $250,000 |
| PA Alliance Action Philadelphia, PA | general | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $393,520,348 | $190,261,936 | $169,189,307 | $14,003,480 | 135 | $16,591,932 |
| 2023 | $396,610,891 | $164,987,737 | $138,127,083 | $6,956,173 | 85 | $12,755,985 |
| 2022 | $355,082,989 | $140,241,242 | $143,028,145 | $10,478,482 | 98 | $2,117,750 |
| 2021 | $342,079,735 | $164,892,964 | $118,006,651 | $6,645,186 | 81 | $569,366 |
| 2020 | $305,576,576 | $148,881,606 | $124,656,039 | $8,236,081 | 76 | $3,155,895 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
AFSCME’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to represent workers in the public service and health care sectors. It says the federation supports organizing and collective bargaining efforts and promotes initiatives to benefit working women and men.
The 2024 filing reports support for affiliated local unions and district councils in organizing and negotiations, representation before Congress, research for contract and budget analysis, and member services related to education, public policy, and legislation. Its reported grants also went to a range of organizations. For example, grantee For Our Future Action Fund describes its mission as mobilizing individuals and community organizations around economic prosperity for workers and working families. America Votes says it coordinates and promotes progressive issues, policies, initiatives, and referenda, and pursues electoral reform to expand ballot access. PA Alliance Action describes its work as state-level democracy reform advocacy, while Organizing Empowerment Project says it works to increase civic engagement and public participation in issue advocacy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, AFSCME reported 135 grants totaling $14,003,480. Grant amounts ranged from $5,960 to $4,000,000, with a median of $35,000. The filing says the federation does not monitor the use of funds granted for general grant and assistance payments.
The largest reported grants included $4,000,000 to For Our Future Action Fund, $900,000 to America Votes, and $550,000 to Development Now for Chicago. Other recipients included ProgressNow ($400,000), AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer ($388,000), NAACP ($280,000), Citizens Not Politicians ($250,000), One APIA Nevada ($250,000), Organizing Empowerment Project Inc ($250,000), PA Alliance Action ($250,000), Strategic Victory Fund ($250,000), and Make The Road Action Inc ($235,000). The listed purposes for these grants were general.
AFSCME also offers scholarships for eligible individuals. The Family Scholarship provides ten awards of $2,000 per year to graduating high school seniors with a qualifying AFSCME-member parent, legal guardian, or financially responsible grandparent. Awards may be renewed for up to four years, subject to full-time enrollment. Applicants may pursue any field of study; the program requires an application, essay, official transcripts, letters of recommendation, and AFSCME membership information. SAT or ACT scores are optional. The listed deadline is December 31, 2026.
The Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship is a one-time $5,000 award for an AFSCME member to use toward higher education. The program description identifies membership as an eligibility requirement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
AFSCME’s website identifies Patrick Moran as president and Nicole Pollard as secretary-treasurer. The 2024 filing lists Lee Saunders as International President and Elissa McBride as International Secretary Treasurer. Other people listed as officers or directors on that filing include William Lurye, Chief of Staff/Counsel; Teague Paterson, General Counsel; and Brian Weeks, Director of Political Action.
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees is led by Lee Saunders, International President on every filing since 2020; all 55 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lee Saunders
International President
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$367K (2020) → $427K (2024)
Carla Insinga
Chairperson & Judicial Panel
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$226K (2022) → $244K (2024)
Brian Weeks
Director & Political Action
Director & Political Action → Director & Pol. Action, 2022
Director & Pol. Action → Director & Political Action, 2023
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$205K (2020) → $231K (2024)
Michael Sukal
Director, Organizing & Field Serv.
Director, Organizing & Field Servic → Director, Organizing & Field S, 2023
Director, Organizing & Field S → Director, Organizing & Field Serv., 2024
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$221K (2020) → $263K (2024)
James Howell
Regional Director
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$223K (2022) → $242K (2024)
Alan F Shanahan
Int'l Vice President
International Vice President → Int'l Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Anthony Wells
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Christopher Mabe
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Constance L Derr
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Craig Ford
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Daniel S DiClemente
Int'l Vice President
International Vice President → Int'l Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Debbie l Parks
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Denise Berkley
Int'l Vice President
International Vice President → Int'l Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $11K (2024)
Denise Duncan
Int'l Vice President
International Vice President → Int'l Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $80K (2024)
Douglas Moore
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Elissa McBride
International Secretary Treasurer
Int'l Secretary & Treasurer → Int'l Secretary Treasurer, 2021
Int'l Secretary Treasurer → International Secretary Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$301K (2020) → $340K (2024)
Henry A Garrido
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Jody Barr
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Johanna P Hester
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Jose Montalvo
Int'l Vice President
International Vice President → Int'l Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Joseph Rugola
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Kathryn Lybarger
Int'l Vice President
International Vice President → Int'l Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Lawrence A Roehrig
Int'l Vice President
International Vice President → Int'l Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Mary Sullivan
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Michael Newman
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Mike Yestramski
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Paul K Spink
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Randolph P Perreira
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Roberta Lynch
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Ronald Briggs
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Shannon Douvier
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Steven Kreisberg
Special Assistant & Research
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$209K (2020) → $556K (2024)
Steven Quick Sr.
International Vice President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Vicki Hall
Int'l Vice President
International Vice President → Int'l Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $11K (2024)
William Lurye
Chief of Staff & Counsel
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$277K (2020) → $313K (2024)
Nicole Pollard
Executive Assistant to President
Executive Assistant to President → Exectuvive Assistant to President, 2023
Exectuvive Assistant to President → Executive Assistant to President, 2024
On filings since 2022
35 hrs/week
$229K (2022) → $248K (2024)
Rick Eilander
Int'l Vice President
International Vice President → Int'l Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $10K (2024)
Thomas Tosti
International Vice President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $18K (2024)
David J Henderson
Int'l Vice President
International Vice President → Int'l Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
$17K (2023) → $10K (2024)
Patrick G Moran
International Vice President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $17K (2024)
Sean R Grayson
International Vice President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
$17K (2023) → $18K (2024)
Bernard Mark
International Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$17K (2024)
Charmaine S. Morales
International Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Corey Nicholson
International Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$17K (2024)
Jacqueline Galiyano
International Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$17K (2024)
Jeffrey Ormsby
International Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Jessica M Santos
International Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
kelly L Indish
International Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Lester Crockett
International Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Lloyd A Permaul
International Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Michael Avant Jr.
International Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Michael Rivera
International Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Suzanne McCormick
International Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Teague Paterson
General Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$243K (2024)
Veronica L Gunn
International Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
$8K (2024)
Former officers (32)
- Former: Glenard Middleton Sr. (2020–2023) — Int'l Vice President
- Former: Jessica Weinstein (2020–2023) — Exectuvive Assistant to President
- Former: Mark Bernard (2020–2023) — International Vice President
- Former: Stacy Chamberlain (2020–2023) — International Vice President
- Former: Edward Rodriguez (2023) — Int'l Vice President
- Former: Megan Eierman (2023) — Asssitant to Regional Director
- Former: William Del Pino (2023) — Field Auditor III
- Former: Danny Homan (2020–2022) — Intl Vice President
- Former: David Fillman (2020–2022) — Intl Vice President
- Former: J David Henderson (2020–2022) — International Vice President
- Former: R Sean Grayson (2020–2022) — International Vice President
- Former: Dorothy Townsend (2022) — Regional Director
- Former: J. Michael Messina (2021) — Associate Director & Research
- Former: James Cullen (2021) — Assistant to Regional Director
- Former: Lonita Waybright (2021) — Director & Benefits
- Former: Margaret McCann (2021) — Associate General Counsel
- Former: Yolanda Medina (2021) — Director & Education
- Former: Braulio Torres (2020) — International Vice President
- Former: Danny Donohue (2020) — International Vice President
- Former: Delphine Steiner (2020) — International Vice President
- Former: Frank Moroney (2020) — International Vice President
- Former: Greg Devereux (2020) — International Vice President
- Former: Henry Nicholas (2020) — International Vice President
- Former: John Lyall (2020) — International Vice President
- Former: Judith Rivlin (2020) — General Counsel
- Former: Nicholas Lamorte (2020) — International Vice President
- Former: Pamela Perillo (2020) — Administrative Assistant I
- Former: Richard Abelson (2020) — Chairperson & Judicial Panel
- Former: Richard Caponi (2020) — International Vice President
- Former: Scott Frey (2020) — Counselor to the President
- Former: Se'adoreia Brown (2020) — International Vice President
- Former: Steven Gretsuk (2020) — Director & Info Systems
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $556K, to Steven Kreisberg (Special Assistant, Research). 55 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees
How much does American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees give each year?
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees gave $14.0M across 135 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.0M across 85 grants.
What is American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees's typical grant size?
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $103,729, across 135 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees that year got $65K on average.
Where does American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees give grants?
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees gives mostly in District of Columbia: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (50 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Las Vegas, NV (5 grants) and Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (135 of 135) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees's largest grantees?
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees's largest 2024 grantees include For Our Future Action Fund ($4,000,000), America Votes ($900,000) and Development Now For Chicago ($550,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees?
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees reported $393.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $190.3M.
What does American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees fund?
AFSCME’s 2024 filing states that its mission is to represent workers in the public service and health care sectors. It says the federation supports organizing and collective bargaining efforts and promotes initiatives to benefit working women and men. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees?
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check afscme.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees's EIN?
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0237789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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