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LONG BEACH CLASSROOM TEACHERS ASSOC

LIDO BEACH, NY · EIN 237364761 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · lbcta.com
revenue
$201K
expenses
$224K
net assets
$262K
employees
38
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

OPERATING A UNION FOR THE BENEFIT OF APPROXIMATELY 415 MEMBERS. UNION NEGOTIATES EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS, FILES GRIEVANCES AND MONITORS WORKING CONDITIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Union representing approximately 415 classroom teachers, nurses, therapists, and counselors in the Long Beach City School District, New York. The organization negotiates employment contracts, handles grievances, and monitors working conditions. It also administers benefits and professional development programs for members.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Cancer Screening Leave Program
Guarantees members up to four hours of paid leave annually for breast and prostate cancer screenings
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Provides confidential counseling and support services to members 24/7 for personal or work-related issues
Long Beach Teachers Federal Credit Union
Offers financial services including savings accounts, loans, and payroll deduction options exclusively to Long Beach City Schools employees
Member Benefits Administration
Manages access to health insurance (Empire Plan), dental coverage (Guardian Life), vision reimbursement, 403(b) plans, and supplemental insurance (AFLAC) for members
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Credit Union Financial Services 2 activities
    • Administers payroll deduction for credit union savings
      Enables employees to make automatic payroll deductions into credit union accounts to support personal savings goals.
    • Facilitates access to financial services and loan options
      Provides Long Beach City Schools employees with access to loan products and personalized financial services.
  • Union and Association Benefit Funds 2 activities
    • Provides paid leave for cancer screening
      Offers up to four hours of paid leave annually to district employees for breast and prostate cancer screenings.
    • Provides vision care reimbursement to members
      Offers a $400 reimbursement for eyeglasses or contact lenses to members through a district-administered claims process.
  • Labor Union Representation & Organizing 1 activity
    • Negotiates and enforces employment contracts and monitors working conditions
      Represents approximately 415 members in collective bargaining, grievance filing, and oversight of workplace conditions as part of union operations.
  • 24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
    • Operates 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
      Provides round-the-clock access to counseling and support services for members dealing with personal or work-related issues.
  • Charity Event Organization 1 activity
    • Organizes fundraising events for external causes
      Plans and executes charitable fundraising activities such as the 9th Annual Bowling Fundraiser, which raised $9,158 for Surf for All, and team participation that raised over $7,100 for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$201K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$195K97%
Investment income$6K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$224K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$153K
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$262K
Cash$262K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$262K
Liquid reserves14.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -6.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 8
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
KAREN BLOOM PRESIDENT 35 $26K
KEITH HARVEY PRESIDENT 35 $25K
AMY LEDER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 20 $11K
JONATHAN BLOOM TREASURER 7 $10K
JENNIFER GARRETT SECONDARY VICE PRESIDENT 20 $9K
PATRICIA VAN LOON RECORDING SECRETARY 20 $8K
ELLEEN PARKS CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 4 $6K
JENNIFER MAGGIO ELEMENTARY VICE PRESIDENT 16 $5K
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • AFLAC Partner — Provides supplemental cancer and accident insurance policies to members through the district’s benefits program.
  • Guardian Life Insurance Corp. Partner — Administers group dental insurance coverage for district employees under the Empire Plan.
  • LBSEA Partner — Collaborated with LBCTA on the 9th Annual Bowling Fundraiser.
  • Long Beach City Schools Partner — Partnership to serve school employees through financial services.
  • Long Beach High School Partner — Hosts the credit union office on its campus.
  • Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Partner — Beneficiary of fundraising efforts by Team 11561 associated with LBCTA.
  • NYSUT Network — LBCTA is affiliated with NYSUT, as indicated by links to NYSUT resources and the Member Action Center.
  • NYSUT Member Benefits Trust Network — Participates in the NYSUT Member Benefits Trust to access endorsed insurance plans and benefit programs for members.
  • OMNI Group Partner — Administers the district’s 403(b) tax-deferred annuity program for members.
  • Surf for All Partner — Recipient of funds raised by LBCTA at the 9th Annual Bowling Fundraiser.
  • The Preferred Group Partner — Administers the Flex Plan (cafeteria plan) for tax-deferred medical and dependent care expense reimbursement.
  • UnitedHealthcare (via www.myuhc.com) Partner — Provides medical claims administration and member services for the Empire Plan health insurance program.
strategies · 3

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.

  • Behavioral Nudge via Payroll Deduction
    methodology: convenience-driven participation
    By using payroll deduction as a default savings mechanism, the organization increases employee participation in financial saving programs because reduced friction and automatic enrollment align with behavioral economics principles that promote consistent, low-effort financial planning.
  • Collective Representation for Workplace Advocacy
    methodology: labor-union-representation
    By engaging in collective bargaining, grievance procedures, and oversight of workplace conditions, the organization improves working conditions and protects teachers' rights because unified representation strengthens individual leverage and ensures equitable enforcement of employment standards.
  • Financial Access Through Tax-Advantaged Benefits
    methodology: tax-advantaged benefits
    By offering a tax-deferred flexible spending account, the organization reduces out-of-pocket costs for medical and dependent care expenses, thereby increasing members’ effective compensation because lowering taxable income improves take-home financial value and economic security.