California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund
The California federation of teachers has established a legal defense fund to support cases that particular affiliate local unions file against specific school districts.
California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund at a glance
In short: California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund gave $193K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $192,992
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,331
- +79.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,701
- Total assets
- $3,703,743
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carpinteria Assoc of United Ee 2216 ($164K). Together the top 3 received $193K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 32 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2020) to $221K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carpinteria Assoc of United Ee 2216 Ventura, CA | Legal Defense Grant | $164,485 |
| Uc-Aft Local 1474 Los Angeles, CA | Legal Defense Grant | $20,701 |
| Buckley Faculty Association 4163 Sherman Oaks, CA | Legal Defense Grant | $7,806 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,703,743 | $402,029 | $203,543 | $192,992 | 3 | $126,829 |
| 2023 | $3,505,128 | $360,914 | $260,240 | $215,477 | 6 | $69,391 |
| 2022 | $2,735,752 | $248,670 | $182,423 | $164,578 | 7 | $4,493 |
| 2021 | $2,669,505 | $249,899 | $237,894 | $221,122 | 8 | $2,641 |
| 2020 | $2,657,500 | $498,094 | $144,834 | $119,803 | 8 | $10,026 |
About California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund
Based on IRS filings
California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund is a public charity, based in Burbank, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $193K. Net investment income was $127K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund is led by Miki Goral, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Miki Goral
Chair
Committee Member → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Kogan
Committee Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arcelia O'Connor
Committee Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Shanoski
Committee Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Casey
Committee Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amankwa McKinzie
Committee Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lenora Lacy Barnes
Committee Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lilia Carreon
Committee Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seija Rohkea
Committee Member - Past
Committee Member → Committee Member - Past, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlo Smith
Committee Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Linda Chan (2020–2023) — Committee Member - Past
- Former: Luukia A. Smith (2020–2023) — Committee Member - Past
- Former: Britt Dowdy (2020–2021) — Committee Member
- Former: David Mielke (2020–2021) — Committee Member
- Former: Paul Fong (2020–2021) — Committee Member
- Former: Terry Elverum (2020–2021) — Committee Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund
How much does California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund give each year?
California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund gave $193K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $215K across 6 grants.
What is California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund's typical grant size?
California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund's median grant in 2024 was $20,701, and its average grant was $64,331, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund give grants?
California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Legal Defense Grant" (3 grants).
How large is California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund?
California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $402K.
What is California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund's EIN?
California Federation of Teachers Legal Defense Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0188170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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