American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931
provide contractual negotiations, legal defense of members, and info. on union activities for members, who are teachers and staff in the San Diego College District and the college faculty of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District.
American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931 at a glance
In short: American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931 gave $300K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $37,500
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $10,138,154
- +16.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ACLU Foundation of San Dieg ($100K). Together the top 8 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation of San Dieg San Diego, CA | — | $100,000 |
| Haitian Bridge Alliance San Diego, CA | — | $100,000 |
| FM3 Research Oakland, CA | — | $30,000 |
| Pillars of the Community San Diego, CA | — | $20,000 |
| National Union of Healthcare Emeryville, CA | — | $20,000 |
| AFTNational DisasterReliefFund Washington, DC | — | $10,000 |
| UCSD LaborCenterStudentInterns La Jolla, CA | — | $10,000 |
| San Diego And Imperial Counties Labor Council Afl-Cio San Diego, CA | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,138,154 | $3,993,925 | $3,279,898 | $300,000 | 8 | $174,376 |
| 2024 | $8,743,119 | $3,853,341 | $2,563,583 | — | — | $137,331 |
| 2023 | $6,709,677 | $3,478,298 | $2,580,915 | — | — | $128,500 |
| 2022 | $5,615,242 | $3,271,289 | $2,139,791 | — | — | $4,144 |
| 2021 | $4,498,329 | $3,104,242 | $2,460,950 | — | — | $936 |
About American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931
Based on IRS filings
American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931 is a public charity, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $174K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931 is led by Jim Mahler, President on every filing since 2021; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jim Mahler
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$63K (2021) → $70K (2025)
Robin Watkins
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$8K (2024) → $11K (2025)
Yvonne Schmeltz
Secretary
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$270 (2024) → $8K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Darrel Harrison (2021–2023) — Grievance Officer
- Former: Kristina Gomez (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Berta Harris (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Lou ann Gibson (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $70K, to Jim Mahler (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931
How much does American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931 give each year?
American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931 gave $300K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931's typical grant size?
American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $37,500, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931 give grants?
American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931 gives mostly in California: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (4 grants).
Who are American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931's largest grantees?
American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931's largest 2025 grantees include ACLU Foundation of San Dieg ($100,000), Haitian Bridge Alliance ($100,000) and FM3 Research ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931?
American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931 reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.0M.
What is American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931's EIN?
American Federation of Teachers Guild Local 1931's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7063299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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