American Federation of Teachers
To bring about the best possible conditions of employment for all of its members. To make an ever improving school system. To make more effective the work of our state and national affiliates.
American Federation of Teachers at a glance
In short: American Federation of Teachers gave $224K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $224K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $224,150
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $224,150
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $224,150
- Total assets
- $196,090
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nysut ($224K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How American Federation of Teachers gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $213K (2024) to $262K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $224K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nysut Latham, NY | Membership Dues | $224,150 |
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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 | $196,090 | $370,702 | $393,937 | $224,150 | 1 | $7,068 |
| 2024 | $219,140 | $388,079 | $394,980 | $213,182 | 1 | $9,423 |
| 2023 | $226,048 | $387,947 | $399,378 | $235,009 | 1 | $4,308 |
| 2022 | $237,464 | $372,372 | $393,935 | $237,828 | 1 | $1,195 |
| 2021 | $259,375 | $364,231 | $412,022 | $262,291 | 1 | $1,296 |
About American Federation of Teachers
Based on IRS filings
American Federation of Teachers is a public charity, based in West Babylon, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $196K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $224K. Net investment income was $7K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Federation of Teachers is led by Robert Dell'isola, President & Delegate since 2025 (on filings since 2021); all 30 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Dell'isola
President & Delegate
President → President, Delegate & Negotiations, 2023
President, Delegate & Negotiations → President & Delegate, 2025
On filings since 2021
35 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $14K (2025)
Allison Chiquitucto
Elementary Vice President & Bldg Representative
Building Executive → Building Representative, 2024
Building Representative → Elementary Vice President & Bldg Representative, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$599 (2021) → $4K (2025)
Beverly Prendergast
Building Representative
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$524 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Bradley Cammarano
Treasurer
Treasurer & Delegate → Treasurer & Negotiations, 2023
Treasurer & Negotiations → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Craig Amarando
Building Executive
Building Representative → Building Executive, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$299 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Danielle Borgo
Building Representative & Delegate
Building Representative → Building Representative & Delegate, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$823 (2021) → $2K (2025)
Debra Christiansen
Building Executive
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Jennifer Autera
Elementary Vice President & Bldg Representative
Elementary Vice President → Elementary Vice President & Negotiations, 2023
Elementary Vice President & Negotiations → Elementary Vice President & Bldg Representative, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $3K (2025)
Kevin Delaney
Building Representative & Public Rel.
Building Representative & Pub Relations → Building Representative & Public Rel., 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Linda Kronenbitter
Secondary Vice President
Secondary Vice President → Secondary Vice President & Negotiations, 2023
Secondary Vice President & Negotiations → Secondary Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Maria Lynch
Building Executive
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$599 (2021) → $1K (2025)
Melanie Delapi
Building Representative
Building Executive → Building Representative, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$599 (2021) → $599 (2025)
Robert McKeown
Building Executive & Pac
Building Executive & Representative → Building Executive & Pac, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Ruth Jacobsen
Building Representative
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$599 (2021) → $542 (2025)
Stacey Bushinski
Secretary
Secretary & Negotiations → Secretary, Negotiations & Grievance, 2024
Secretary, Negotiations & Grievance → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Susanna Caferelli
Building Representative
Building Representative & Delegate → Building Representative, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Kathleen Dunn
Building Representative
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$531 (2022) → $542 (2025)
Kelly Connolly
Building Executive
Building Representative → Building Executive, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$543 (2022) → $1K (2025)
Melanie Schad
Building Representative
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$531 (2022) → $542 (2025)
Christopher Kunzig
Building Representative & Delegate
Building Representative → Building Representative & Delegate, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$535 (2023) → $2K (2025)
Jennifer Bergmann
Building Representative
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$535 (2023) → $542 (2025)
Thomas Hortsmann
Building Executive
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$847 (2023) → $1K (2025)
John Snyder
Building Representative
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$299 (2024) → $865 (2025)
Brian Felice
Building Representative
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$565 (2025)
Brittany Dean
Delegate
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$500 (2025)
Donna McGrath
Building Representative
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$565 (2025)
Frank Ging
Building Representative
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$1K (2025)
Jennifer Mercorella
Building Representative
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$565 (2025)
Nancy Febbraro
Building Representative
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$565 (2025)
Nicholas Martone
Building Representative
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$565 (2025)
Former officers (19)
- Former: Timothy Lynch (2021–2024) — Building Representative
- Former: Drew Kane (2022–2024) — Delegate
- Former: Michelle Shields (2022–2024) — Building Representative
- Former: James Fulton (2023–2024) — Negotiations
- Former: Brittany Bein (2024) — Delegate
- Former: Frank Cung (2024) — Building Representative
- Former: Nicholas Koentje (2021–2023) — Building Representative
- Former: Patricia Neville (2021–2023) — Grievance Coordinator
- Former: Daniel Royal (2022–2023) — President & Delegate
- Former: Ronald Langella (2022–2023) — Building Representative
- Former: Amy Zipkis (2021–2022) — Building Executive
- Former: Gerard Desimone (2021–2022) — Building Representative
- Former: John Kozak (2021–2022) — Building Representative
- Former: Michele Gladysz (2021–2022) — Building Representative
- Former: Sherri Fulton (2021–2022) — Building Representative
- Former: Theresa Miccio (2021–2022) — Building Executive
- Former: Thomas Horstmann (2021–2022) — Building Executive
- Former: Gwen McHugh (2021) — Nysut Delegate
- Former: Melissa Quinn (2021) — Building Representative
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 $14K, to Robert Dell'isola (Pres./Delegate). 30 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Federation of Teachers
How much does American Federation of Teachers give each year?
American Federation of Teachers gave $224K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $213K across 1 grant.
How large is American Federation of Teachers?
American Federation of Teachers reported $196K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $371K.
Where does American Federation of Teachers operate?
American Federation of Teachers has awarded grants in New York.
What is American Federation of Teachers's EIN?
American Federation of Teachers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2195641. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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