American Federation of Teachers
The mission of the organization is to improve the working conditions of the entity's members and their families, to give voice to their professional, economic and social aspirations, and to strengthen the institutions in which our members work.
American Federation of Teachers at a glance
In short: American Federation of Teachers gave $9K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $9K), mostly in West Virginia. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $9,000
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- Average grant
- $9,000
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $101,261
- -46.9% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who American Federation of Teachers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was AFT West Virginia ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFT West Virginia Charleston, WV | The organization contributed $9000 to AFT-West Virginia (an affiliate) to assist with the Kanawha Project. | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $101,261 | $370,891 | $460,432 | $9,000 | 1 | $11 |
| 2021 | $190,802 | $596,218 | $599,093 | — | — | $14 |
| 2020 | $192,476 | $625,377 | $622,318 | — | — | $12 |
About American Federation of Teachers
Based on IRS filings
American Federation of Teachers is a nonprofit organization, based in Charleston, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $101K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $11.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Federation of Teachers is led by Margaret Britt, President on the 2022 filing; none of the 11 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Margaret Britt
President
New on the 2022 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Throckmorton
Executive Board Member - Retirees
President → Director, 2021
Director → Executive Board Member - Retirees, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Monday
Executive Board Member
Executive Bo → Director, 2021
Director → Executive Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Austin
Executive Board Member
Executive Bo → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Executive Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Eskew
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Fertig
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Barr
Affiliate Compliance Officer
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Mcneely
Executive Board Member
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Crouch
Secretary
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Huffman
Executive Board Member
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert David McCloud
Executive Board Member
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Meg Britt (2020–2021) — President
- Former: David McCloud (2021) — Director
- Former: Lindsay Heywood (2021) — Director
- Former: Rondia Smith (2021) — Secretary
- Former: Ashley Clark (2020) — Executive Bo
- Former: Barbara Ames (2020) — Executive Bo
- Former: Chandler Kismet (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Christine Kinnigham (2020) — Executive Bo
- Former: Dayna Miller (2020) — Executive Bo
- Former: Elizabeth Evans (2020) — Executive Bo
- Former: Erin Petry (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Lori King (2020) — Executive Bo
- Former: Payy Hamilton (2020) — Executive Bo
- Former: Sabrina Rohmiller (2020) — Executive Bo
- Former: Susie Garrison (2020) — Executive Bo
- Former: Treva Preston (2020) — Executive Bo
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Federation of Teachers
How much does American Federation of Teachers give each year?
American Federation of Teachers gave $9K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is American Federation of Teachers?
American Federation of Teachers reported $101K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $371K.
Where does American Federation of Teachers operate?
American Federation of Teachers has awarded grants in West Virginia.
What is American Federation of Teachers's EIN?
American Federation of Teachers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0663521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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