American Federation of State County
The American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) is an international labor organization established in 1932 and headquartered in Washington, DC. As a 501(c)(5) labor organization, AFSCME represents over 1,350,000 workers in the public service and health care sectors. The organization is not a traditional grantmaker but rather a membership-based labor union that provides services and advocacy for its affiliated local unions and district councils.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$393.5M
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$14.0M
+101.3% YoY
Grant Count
135
+58.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$104K
+26.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
AFSCME's primary activities include:
- Supporting affiliated local unions and district councils in organizing and collective bargaining negotiations
- Representing union members and affiliated organizations before the U.S. Congress
- Providing research services for contract and budget analysis
- Offering services to members in the areas of education, public policy, legislation, and other issues
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $190,261,936
- Total Expenses: $169,189,307
- Total Assets: $393,520,348
- Total Liabilities: $108,000,000 (approximate)
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $164,987,737
- Total Expenses: $138,127,083
- Total Assets: $396,610,891
Staffing:
- Employees: 489 (as of 2024)
- Officers and Directors Compensation: $2.8M
- Employees Earning Over $100K: 12
Tax Status:
- Tax-exempt since August 1957
- EIN: 53-0237789
- Donations are not tax-deductible
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $393,520,348 | $396,610,891 | $355,082,989 |
| Revenue | $190,261,936 | $164,987,737 | $140,241,242 |
| Expenses | $169,189,307 | $138,127,083 | $143,028,145 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,591,932 | $12,755,985 | $2,117,750 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from American Federation of State County
AFSCME Affiliate Scholarship Programs
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY
Amount
Varies by affiliate
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AFSCME Family Scholarship
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY
Amount
$2,000 renewable annually for up to 4 years
Deadline
December 31, 2026
Gerald W. McEntee Scholarship
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY
Amount
$5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include America Votes ($900,000), Development Now For Chicago ($550,000), AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer ($388,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A Philip Randolph Institute Washington, DC | general | $10,000 |
| AAPI Victory Power Fund Chicago, DC | general | $50,000 |
| Advanced Legislative Leadership Services Albuquerque, NM | general | $25,000 |
| Advancement Project Education Fund Washington, DC | general | $35,000 |
| AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Washington, DC | general | $388,000 |
| Alliance For Retired Americans Washington, DC | general | $25,670 |
| Alliance for Youth Action Washington, DC | general | $50,000 |
| America Votes Washington, DC | general | $900,000 |
| American Constitution Society for Law Washington, DC | general | $10,000 |
| American Family Voices Washington, DC | general | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lee Saunders serves as the Principal Officer of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Kreisberg | Special Assistant, Research | 35 | $556,003 |
| Lee Saunders | International President | 35 | $426,519 |
| William Lurye | Chief of Staff/Counsel | 35 | $312,660 |
| TEAGUE PATERSON | GENERAL COUNSEL | 35 | $243,332 |
| James Howell | Regional Director | 35 | $242,425 |
| Carla Insinga | Chairperson, Judicial Panel | 35 | $244,432 |
| Nicole Pollard | Executive Asst To President | 35 | $248,400 |
| Elissa McBride | INTERNATIONAL SECY TREASURER | 35 | $339,890 |
| Brian Weeks | Director, Political Action | 35 | $230,514 |
| Michael Sukal | Dir, Organizing & Field Serv. | 35 | $262,688 |
| Denise Duncan | INT'L Vice President (Past) | 3 | $79,800 |
| Paul K Spink | International Vice President | 3 | $21,038 |
| Jody Barr | International Vice President | 3 | $17,600 |
| Randolph P Perreira | International Vice President | 3 | $17,600 |
| Sean R Grayson | International Vice President | 3 | $17,600 |
| Thomas Tosti | International Vice President | 3 | $17,600 |
| Shannon Douvier | International Vice President | 3 | $17,100 |
| Roberta Lynch | International Vice President | 3 | $17,000 |
| Christopher Mabe | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| Michael Newman | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| Mike Yestramski | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| Constance L Derr | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| Craig Ford | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| Debbie l Parks | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| Douglas Moore | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| Henry A Garrido | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| Johanna P Hester | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| Joseph Rugola | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| Mary Sullivan | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| Patrick G Moran | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| BERNARD MARK | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| RONALD BRIGGS | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| ANTHONY WELLS | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| JACQUELINE GALIYANO | International Vice President | 3 | $16,800 |
| COREY NICHOLSON | International Vice President | 3 | $16,707 |
| Jose Montalvo | INT'L Vice President (Past) | 3 | $11,859 |
| Vicki Hall | INT'L Vice President (Past) | 3 | $10,700 |
| Denise Berkley | INT'L Vice President (Past) | 3 | $10,600 |
| Alan F Shanahan | INT'L Vice President(PAST) | 3 | $10,600 |
| STEVEN QUICK | International Vice President | 3 | $10,301 |
| David J Henderson | INT'L Vice President (Past) | 3 | $9,800 |
| Kathryn Lybarger | Int'l Vice President (PAST) | 3 | $9,800 |
| Daniel S DiClemente | INT'L Vice President (Past) | 3 | $9,800 |
| Lawrence A Roehrig | INT'L Vice President (Past) | 3 | $9,800 |
| Rick Eilander | INT'L Vice President (Past) | 3 | $9,800 |
| Jessica M Santos | International Vice President | 3 | $7,700 |
| Michael Avant Jr | International Vice President | 3 | $7,700 |
| Lester Crockett | International Vice President | 3 | $7,700 |
| Veronica L Gunn | International Vice President | 3 | $7,700 |
| kelly L Indish | International Vice President | 3 | $7,700 |
| CHARMAINE S MORALES | International Vice President | 3 | $7,700 |
| Jeffrey Ormsby | International Vice President | 3 | $7,700 |
| Lloyd A Permaul | International Vice President | 3 | $7,700 |
| Michael Rivera | International Vice President | 3 | $7,700 |
| SUZANNE MCCORMICK | International Vice President | 3 | $7,700 |
Contact Information
- Address: 1625 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
- Phone: 202-429-1000
- Website: www.afscme.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does American Federation of State County fund?
AFSCME's primary activities include: • Supporting affiliated local unions and district councils in organizing and collective bargaining negotiations • Representing union members and affiliated organizations before the U.S. Congress • Providing research services for contract and budget analysis • Offering services to members in the areas of education, public policy, legislation, and other issues
What size grants does American Federation of State County award?
In 2024, American Federation of State County awarded 135 grants totaling $14.0M — an average of about $104K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Federation of State County's EIN?
American Federation of State County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0237789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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