irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING STUDENTS OF THE DISTRICT.
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Member Benefits and Support
Offers labor representation, professional advocacy, and member-exclusive resources and services to faculty members.
Scholarship Program
Provides annual scholarships to graduating high school seniors based on academic achievement, community service, character, and career aspirations in education.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Teachers Union Representation 1 activity
- Advocate for public education and teacher welfareWorks to promote the interests of public education, advance teaching standards, support teacher efficiency, strengthen member unity, and foster school-community relationships within the Riverhead Central School District.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Award scholarships to students in the districtProvides financial awards to high school students in the Riverhead Central School District through various scholarship programs, including valedictorian, salutatorian, future teacher, memorial, character and citizenship, community service, and technical/vocational scholarships. Recipients are named annually, with multiple awards granted each year.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Participate in community fundraising eventsEngages in local charitable events, including donation collection and participation in the Making Strides walk for Eastern Long Island, as part of community outreach and support efforts.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Facilitate media engagement for members on education issuesSupports member participation in public discourse by facilitating media appearances, such as a social studies teacher quoted in a local news article and the union president featured in a story on youth mental health in schools.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$593K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$516K87%
Investment income$7660%
Other revenue$76K
expenses
Total expenses$615K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$49K
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$497K
Cash$483K
Investments$1K
Liabilities$39K
Net assets$458K
Liquid reserves9.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +14.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY WALLACE | PRESIDENT | 25 | $35K |
| ROBERT BRANDI | TREASURER | 10 | $16K |
| JENN SIMOES | VICE PRESIDE | 15 | $12K |
| MARISA DESERIO | VICE PRESIDE | 15 | $11K |
| CYNDI HAVERTY | SECRETARY | 2 | $2K |
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- AFL-CIO Network — Part of the national AFL-CIO labor movement through affiliated unions.
- AFT Network — Affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers.
- Facebook Partner — Hosts a private group for current members to communicate and connect.
- Making Strides of Eastern Long Island Partner — Partners with RCFA for donation collection and participation in walk event.
- NEA Network — Connected to the National Education Association through affiliation networks.
- NYS AFL-CIO Network — Member of the New York State AFL-CIO labor federation.
- NYSUT Network — Member organization affiliated with the New York State United Teachers.
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.
- Community Fundraising to Support Health Causesmethodology: community-fundraisingBy organizing community-based fundraising events, the organization mobilizes public support for health initiatives, because local engagement combined with charitable giving amplifies impact beyond institutional funding.
- Labor Support as Core Organizational Missionmethodology: labor_supportBy providing labor support and services to its members, the organization advances workplace rights and professional standards, because union capacity-building strengthens collective bargaining and member retention.
- Private Digital Platforms Strengthen Member Unitymethodology: member-exclusive digital engagementBy maintaining a private Facebook group exclusively for current members, the organization enhances internal communication and cohesion, because secure, member-only channels foster trust and sustained engagement.
- Public Engagement to Address Workforce Challengesmethodology: public-engagement-summitBy hosting public engagement summits, the organization promotes the teaching profession to combat teacher shortages and improve workforce diversity, because visibility and outreach inspire career interest and systemic change.
- Structured Member Participation Drives Engagementmethodology: member-engagement-through-structured-participationBy involving members in organized activities such as phone banks, outreach, scholarship events, and internal committees, the organization strengthens member commitment and collective action, because structured participation fosters ownership and professional solidarity.