American Federation of Teachers
Aft is a labor organization that champions fairness, democracy, economic opportunity, and high quality education, healthcare and public services for students, their families, and our community.
American Federation of Teachers at a glance
In short: American Federation of Teachers gave $109K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $108,916
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,305
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,769
- Total assets
- $57,697
- +37.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (65% 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 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aft Washington ($70K). Together the top 3 received $109K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2024) to $109K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $109K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aft Washington Olympia, WA | Dues Paid by Members | $70,301 |
| Aft National Baltimore, MD | Dues Paid by Members | $37,769 |
| Yscclc Yakima, WA | Dues Paid by Members | $846 |
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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 | $57,697 | $142,376 | $125,914 | $108,916 | 3 | $41 |
| 2024 | $41,900 | $139,341 | $174,911 | $107,650 | 3 | $64 |
| 2023 | $76,805 | $95,116 | $131,402 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $113,664 | $88,910 | $97,762 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $124,854 | $98,783 | $146,167 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $169,327 | $101,344 | $98,449 | — | — | — |
About American Federation of Teachers
Based on IRS filings
American Federation of Teachers is a public charity, based in Yakima, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $58K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $109K. Net investment income was $41.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Federation of Teachers is led by Rachel Dorn, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rachel Dorn
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Brock Eubanks
Secretarytreasurer
Secretary → Secretarytreasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Cuevas
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Rodrigue
Vice President Arts Sciences
Vice President Arts & Science → Vice President Arts Sciences, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Libby McRae
Vice President Wed Secretary
Vice President Workforce Education → Vice President Wed Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Matlack
Vice President Ccr Library
Vice President Ccr Student Serv → Vice President Ccr Library, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Cousens
Wed Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Gooch
Vice President As
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Mary Fishback (2023–2024) — Parttime Liaison
- Former: Janette Pettey (2021–2022) — Vice President Student Services, College & Career Readiness
- Former: Michele Coville (2021–2022) — Vice President Workforce Education
- Former: Eva Cunningham (2020) — Vice President Student Services
- Former: Susan Klaus (2020) — Vice President Worksource Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $5K, to Rachel Dorn (President).
Frequently asked questions about American Federation of Teachers
How much does American Federation of Teachers give each year?
American Federation of Teachers gave $109K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $108K across 3 grants.
What is American Federation of Teachers's typical grant size?
American Federation of Teachers's median grant in 2025 was $37,769, and its average grant was $36,305, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Federation of Teachers give grants?
American Federation of Teachers gives mostly in Washington: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (35%).
Does American Federation of Teachers give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on American Federation of Teachers's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Dues Paid by Members" (3 grants).
How large is American Federation of Teachers?
American Federation of Teachers reported $58K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $142K.
What is American Federation of Teachers's EIN?
American Federation of Teachers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6085593. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 January 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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