California Teachers Association
The California Teachers Association (CTA) is a labor union and professional organization headquartered in Burlingame, California. Founded in 1863, CTA represents approximately 310,000 to 325,000 members across California's public schools and colleges, making it the state's largest professional employee organization and the largest affiliate of the 3.2 million-member National Education Association.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.7M
+30.4% YoY
Revenue
$2.7M
+24.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$158K
+85.3% YoY
Expenses
$1.7M
+18.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
CTA's mission is to protect and promote the well-being of its members; improve the conditions of teaching and learning; advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education for all students; ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children, youth, and adults are protected; and secure a more just, equitable, and democratic society.
The organization operates through three primary program areas:
Local Service Delivery — CTA assists its local chapters in bargaining for salaries and individual and employment rights in keeping with the academic and professional status of its members.
Statewide Programs — CTA represents members in governmental relations, acts as the voice of public education, promotes human and civil rights, and represents members in professional and career development matters.
Support Services — CTA provides economic benefits and resources for members, works to maintain and expand its membership to remain effective in defending and advancing members' interests, and maintains a governance system designed to achieve broad membership involvement and democratic decision-making.
Grantmaking
CTA operates the **CTA Foundation for Teaching and Learning**, a separate 501(c)(3) organization established in 2008 that handles grantmaking and scholarship activities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CTA's advocacy and representation activities focus on California statewide, with particular emphasis on public schools and colleges throughout the state. The organization maintains local chapters that operate at the regional and district level.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
California Teachers Association (2023)
- Total revenues: $220,695,080
- Total expenses: $195,860,668
- Total assets: $516,933,765
- Employees: 488
CTA Foundation for Teaching and Learning (2024)
- Total revenues: $1,368,905
- Total expenses: $2,534,196
- Total assets: $2,589,670
- Employees: 0
CTA is a parent organization to a group of 604 other organizations, reflecting its extensive network and structure across California.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,738,155 | $4,398,925 | $3,619,064 |
| Revenue | $2,658,245 | $2,135,406 | $2,054,640 |
| Expenses | $1,738,423 | $1,471,390 | $1,199,876 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $158,245 | $85,406 | $4,640 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
114 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key executives identified include:
- York Chang — Legal Director
- Salina Joiner — MVEA Executive Director
- Marlene Bell — Assistant Executive Director
- Sandy Menezes — Executive Director
- Wendy Lockhart — Bargaining Specialist
- Roger Urroz — Executive Director of OUE
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID B GOLDBERG | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LESLIE S LITTMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ERIKA L JONES | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL A PATTERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KISHA BORDEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARISA COOPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GLEN PRICE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESS SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANGELA STEGALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY GORDON | IFT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (TO 12/3/23) | 1 | — |
| ABDIRAHMAN SAYID | IFT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM 7/1/24) | 1 | — |
| ERNEST T BOYD | FORMER PRESIDENT | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
CTA maintains active scholarship and grant programs for educators and students. The organization offers multiple scholarship and award opportunities, including CTA Scholarships and organizing grants. Recent activity includes community schools grants awarded by the state and financial aid reform initiatives for California's aspiring teachers.
CTA Organizing Grants in Action - California Teachers AssociationFrequently Asked Questions
What does California Teachers Association fund?
CTA's mission is to protect and promote the well-being of its members; improve the conditions of teaching and learning; advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education for all students; ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children, youth, and adults are protected; and secure a more just, equitable, and democratic society. The organization operates through three primary program areas: **Local Service Delivery** — CTA assists its local chapters in bargaining f…
How do I apply for a grant from California Teachers Association?
CTA operates the **CTA Foundation for Teaching and Learning**, a separate 501(c)(3) organization established in 2008 that handles grantmaking and scholarship activities. The Foundation supports high-quality teaching and public schools in California through: • **Grants** to the CTA Institute for Teaching to help achieve its purpose in building community involvement in education and providing training to members • **Scholarships** granted to dependent children of ethnic minority members majoring …
Where does California Teachers Association make grants?
CTA's advocacy and representation activities focus on California statewide, with particular emphasis on public schools and colleges throughout the state. The organization maintains local chapters that operate at the regional and district level.
What is California Teachers Association's EIN?
California Teachers Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6207990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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