irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $11KASSIST STUDENTS IN NEED
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
APPR Reform Advocacy
Effort to revise teacher evaluation systems by eliminating student test scores from assessments and returning control to local districts
Fix Tier 6
Advocacy campaign to reform New York State's Tier 6 pension system for public employees, including organizing rallies and outreach to elected officials
NWTA Scholarship Program
Provides annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors based on merit and union member support
Student Debt Webinars
Free workshops for members on student loan repayment options, Teacher Loan Cancellation, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Teachers Union Representation 1 activity
- Administers teacher grievance processes under collective bargaining agreementProcesses and supports the filing of grievances related to alleged violations of the collective bargaining agreement by teachers or groups of teachers, resolving most cases through informal negotiation between union representatives and school administrators.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awards scholarships to graduating students and union members' familiesAnnually awards multiple scholarships to graduating Niagara Wheatfield High School students, children and relatives of dues-paying union members, and students connected to the Haudenosaunee and enrolled Tuscarora communities. Awards include two $1,000 Clark-Foster Scholarships, two $500 NWTA Scholarships, and additional $500 awards for specific communities, selected based on essays, transcripts, and interviews.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Conducts member training and maintains union leadership structureProvides inservice training sessions for union members and sustains an elected leadership structure with officers responsible for governance, communications, grievances, scholarships, retirement representation, and member engagement.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Organizes community events and team sponsorshipsSponsors athletic and community events including the Hospice Softball Tournament, Relay for Life, the Making Strides Walk, and the Cayuga Youth League baseball team. Participates in community activities such as the Mighty Niagara/Hospice Dash and fields a softball team for member and community engagement.
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Back-to-School Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Provides educational and material support to studentsDelivers educational services and direct student support across multiple municipalities, including Niagara Falls, North Tonawanda, Cambria, Niagara, Lewiston, Wheatfield, Sanborn, and the Tuscarora Nation of Lewiston. Provides Kindergarten Bags for all incoming students and offers assistance to students in need.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Sponsors retirement planning resources for membersMaintains an approved list of 403(b) retirement plan vendors to support financial planning for union members.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$245K
Contributions & grants$2K1%
Program service revenue$234K96%
Investment income$1070%
Other revenue$9K
expenses
Total expenses$256K
Program expenses99%
Admin / overhead1%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$25K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$69K
Cash$69K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$69K
Liquid reserves3.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARLA BUBAR | PRESIDENT | 7 | $5K |
| MARY BREIER | VICE PRESIDE | 4 | $4K |
| DAN KROLEWSKI | TREASURER | 2 | $2K |
| JORDAN LINDSAY | RECORDING SE | 2 | $2K |
| TRACY BLOOM | COMMUN. SECR | 2 | $2K |
| DEBORAH COULTER | MEMBERSHIP C | 1 | $1K |
| NICOLE PASCERI | GRIEVANCE CO | 1 | $1K |
| JOHN COULTER | SECONDARY GR | 1 | $1K |
| LORI GODELL | SICKBANK CHA | 1 | $1K |
| DON SZATKOWSKI | WEB MASTER | 1 | $575 |
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- AFT Network — Member organization affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers.
- AXA Partner — Approved 403(b) retirement plan vendor for Niagara Wheatfield Teachers' Association members.
- American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations Coalition — Member organization affiliated with AFL-CIO.
- American Federation of Teachers Network — Linked national teachers' organization
- American Federation of Teachers Network — Member organization affiliated with AFT.
- Blue Cross/Sheild of WNY Partner — Health insurance provider for union members
- FTJ Fundchoice, LLC Partner — Approved 403(b) retirement plan vendor for Niagara Wheatfield Teachers' Association members.
- Fidelity Partner — Approved 403(b) retirement plan vendor for Niagara Wheatfield Teachers' Association members.
- Foresters Financial Partner — Approved 403(b) retirement plan vendor for Niagara Wheatfield Teachers' Association members.
- GWN Securities, Inc. Partner — Approved 403(b) retirement plan vendor for Niagara Wheatfield Teachers' Association members.
- Haudenosaunee Community Partner — Offers a dedicated scholarship for students connected to the Haudenosaunee Community.
- Hospice Partner — Collaborates on community events such as the Hospice Softball Tournament and Hospice Dash.
- ING USA Annuity & Life Insurance Partner — Approved 403(b) retirement plan vendor for Niagara Wheatfield Teachers' Association members.
- Mass Mutual Financial Partner — Approved 403(b) retirement plan vendor for Niagara Wheatfield Teachers' Association members.
- Metropolitan Life Insurance Partner — Approved 403(b) retirement plan vendor for Niagara Wheatfield Teachers' Association members.
- NEA Network — Member organization affiliated with the National Education Association.
- NYSTRS Government — Works with the New York State Teachers' Retirement System for retirement representation.
- NYSUT Network — Member organization linked through union resources
- NYSUT Network — Member organization of the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) union network.
- New York State Education Department Government — State education authority linked for member resources
- New York State Teacher Retirement System Government — State retirement system for teachers linked for member access
- New York State United Teachers Network — Member organization affiliated with NYSUT.
- Niagara Wheatfield School District Government — Employer party with which the union negotiates grievances and administers the collective bargaining agreement.
- Oppenheimer Funds Partner — Approved 403(b) retirement plan vendor for Niagara Wheatfield Teachers' Association members.
- The Legend Group Partner — Approved 403(b) retirement plan vendor and financial information contributor for Niagara Wheatfield Teachers' Association.
- Tuscarora Nation Partner — Offers a dedicated scholarship for enrolled Tuscarora students.
- Twitter Partner — Platform used for public engagement and communication.
- Western New York Regional Information Center Partner — Regional educational service center linked for member resources
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Action and Public Advocacymethodology: collective_actionBy organizing public protests and collective actions, the organization amplifies member interests and exerts pressure during negotiations, because visible group mobilization increases public and institutional accountability.
- Collective Bargaining and Grievance Enforcementmethodology: contract-enforcementBy enforcing collective bargaining agreements through formal grievance procedures, the organization protects teacher rights and ensures contractual obligations are met, because structured legal and procedural advocacy upholds employment standards and deters violations.
- Community Coalition Buildingmethodology: community-coalition-buildingBy building coalitions between teachers and the broader community, the organization strengthens public support for the union, because inclusive alliances increase political resilience and broaden advocacy influence.
- Member-Funded Student Supportmethodology: member-funded scholarshipsBy collecting member dues and contributions to fund student scholarships and assistance programs, the organization extends its impact beyond teachers to support students in need, because linking teacher solidarity with student welfare strengthens community ties and union legitimacy.
- Strategic Communication Controlmethodology: strategic-communicationsBy controlling member communication around contract matters—particularly discouraging social media discussion—the organization maintains strategic messaging discipline during negotiations, because unified, institution-managed narratives prevent misinformation and preserve leverage.