irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $46KVOTE COPE AND LAP PROGRAMS
- #2 $10KCONFERENCES WORKSHOP AND MEETING EXPENSES
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
COPE and LAP Programs
Political advocacy and legislative action initiatives to support teachers' rights and influence education policy at local and state levels
Conferences, Workshops, and Meetings
Professional development and organizational coordination through regular conferences, workshops, and member meetings
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships funded by donations and miscellaneous income to support members or community members in pursuit of education
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Civic Engagement and Voter Mobilization 1 activity
- Legislative and voter advocacyConducted voter engagement and legislative advocacy programs through COPE (Committee on Political Education) and LAP (Legislative Action Program) initiatives to advance education policy and labor rights.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Professional development and organizational trainingHosted conferences, workshops, and meetings for professional development, teacher training, and organizational coordination among members.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Student scholarship programProvided scholarships funded through donations and miscellaneous income to support students, likely those connected to the education community.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$425K
Contributions & grants$375K88%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$11K3%
Other revenue$39K
expenses
Total expenses$485K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$37K
Grants paid out$4K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$316K
Cash$316K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$316K
Liquid reserves7.8 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +6.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| VINCENT FORIER | PRESIDENT | 10 | $26K |
| LUKE SMITH | GRIEV CH-PRES | 5 | $17K |
| DANIEL HYLAND | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $15K |
| JENN AUCLAIR | SECTY - 2ND VP | 5 | $15K |
| MEGAN WRENCH | TREASURER | 5 | $13K |
| CHERYL MEANY | NEWSLETT-SECTY | 5 | $11K |
| JOHN KOWALSKI | NEGOTIATOR | 3 | $8K |
| JULIE BUTLER | NEGOTIATOR | 3 | $6K |
| KAT MARTIN | NEGOTIATOR | 3 | $6K |
strategies · 2
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.
- Legislative Advocacy for Member Interests 134 orgsmethodology: legislative-advocacyBy engaging in political and legislative advocacy through COPE and LAP programs, the organization advances members' interests because direct electoral engagement and policy influence create systemic change that benefits educators and their communities.shared approach: Collective Bargaining for Systemic Change →
- Professional Development to Build Capacity 60 orgsmethodology: professional-developmentBy providing conferences, workshops, and meetings, the organization strengthens both organizational resilience and individual educator effectiveness because ongoing professional learning fosters leadership and improves practice.shared approach: Networked Learning and Advocacy →