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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS CORNWALL CENTRAL TEACHERS ASSOCATION

CORNWALL, NY · EIN 146084484 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · cornwallteachers.org

revenue

$237K

expenses

$236K

net assets

$1K

employees

program ratio

100%

mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION USES ITS MEMBERSHIP DUES TO PROMOTE INTEREST OF PUBLIC EDUCATION AND ADVANCE THE STANDARDS OF THE TEACHING PROFESSION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO USES ITS MEMBERSHIP DUES TO REPRESENT MEMBERS INTEREST IN NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CORNWALL CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION AND SCHOOL BOARD AND TO OFFER FINANCIAL AID TO THE COMMUNITY OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS OF STUDENTS. FUNDS ARE ALSO USED TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF TUITION AND TEXTBOOKS FOR FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY WHO HAVE STUDENTS ENTERING COLLEGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Cornwall Central Teachers' Association (CCTA) is a labor union representing teachers in the Cornwall Central School District in New York. It advocates for educators' professional interests, negotiates with district administration, and supports public education standards. The organization also administers scholarship and grant programs for students in the district, focusing on future educators and artistic development.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

#1 primary $40K

OFFICER AND RERESENTATIVE STIPENDS
#2 $1K

COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND SCHOLARSHIP

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Barbara R. Crevling Memorial Grant for the Arts

Provides financial assistance to fifth and twelfth grade students in the Cornwall Central School District to support the development of their artistic abilities through reimbursement for materials, equipment, training, or related schooling.

CCTA Benefit Trust Fund

Manages dental and vision insurance coverage for CCTA bargaining unit members at no cost to them, administered by appointed trustees independent of the school district.

Caroline M. Velten Future Educator Scholarship

Annual scholarship awarded to one or more graduating seniors from Cornwall Central High School who plan to pursue a career in education as a primary or secondary teacher, with consideration given to financial need and academic standing.

activities · 9 groups

What they do

Teachers Union Representation 3 activities
- Advocate for public education and teaching standards
  
  Promotes the interests of public education and works to advance professional standards within the teaching profession.
- Negotiate on behalf of teachers
  
  Represents teacher interests in collective bargaining and negotiations with the Cornwall Central School District administration and Board of Education.
- Support teacher participation in school problem-solving
  
  Encourages teachers to engage in resolving school-related issues and provides a formal channel for grievance procedures.
Local High School Scholarship Programs 3 activities
- Award annual scholarships to Cornwall Central School District students
  
  Funds two scholarships annually to students in the Cornwall Central School District.
- Award scholarships to graduating seniors pursuing education careers
  
  Provides one to three annual scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to pursue careers in education.
- Provide financial aid for college-bound students
  
  Offers financial assistance to community families to help offset tuition and textbook costs for students entering college.
Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Fund community outreach and scholarships
  
  Conducted community outreach and awarded scholarships using $1,104 in program expenses, as reported in IRS Form 990.
Regular Membership Meetings 1 activity
- Organize Representative Assembly meetings
  
  Convenes Representative Assembly meetings for the 2024-2025 school year to facilitate member participation and organizational governance.
Safe and Inclusive School Environment 1 activity
- Promote professional ethics and non-discrimination
  
  Urges members to uphold professional ethics and explicitly discourages discrimination in all forms within the education environment.
Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Provide dental and vision insurance to members
  
  Offers no-cost dental and vision insurance coverage to CCTA bargaining unit members through the Benefit Trust Fund.
Arts Education Scholarships 1 activity
- Provide financial assistance for student artistic development
  
  Funds reimbursements for materials, equipment, training, or schooling to fifth and twelfth grade students to further develop their artistic abilities.
Legal Representation for Members 1 activity
- Provide no-cost legal plan access to members
  
  Offers participating members of the Benefit Trust access to a no-cost legal plan as part of member benefits.
Uncategorized 1 activity
- Designate building representatives across schools
  
  Appoints building representatives at Cornwall Central High School, Cornwall Central Middle School, Cornwall Elementary School, Cornwall-on-Hudson Elementary School, and Willow Avenue Elementary School to support member engagement and organizational operations.

financials · form 990 · fy2024

revenue

Total revenue$237K

Contributions & grants$237K100%

Program service revenue$00%

Investment income$1000%

Other revenue$0

expenses

Total expenses$236K

Program expenses100%

Admin / overhead0%

Fundraising0%

Salaries & benefits$42K

Grants paid out$178K

Largest expense lineCompensation

balance sheet

Total assets$123K

Cash$123K

Investments$0

Liabilities$122K

Net assets$1K

Liquid reserves6.3 mo

1 years on record · 2024–2024

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 7

Name	Title	Hours/wk	Compensation
JOHN HINES	PRESIDENT	8	$9K
STEPHEN CERBINO	TREASURER	6	$4K
JOY GREENSTEIN	1ST VP	5	$3K
TARYN BREICHBIEL	2ND VP	4	$2K
JENNIFER CAMACHO	SECRETARY	4	$2K
COLEEN CONNELLY	DELAGATE	2	$1K
KATHRYN ABELS	CHAIRPERSON	2	$1K

relationships · 7

Who they work with

Cornwall Central High School Partner — Source of scholarship applicants and educational partner institution.
Cornwall Central School District Government — Negotiates with district administration and school board on behalf of teacher members.
Cornwall Central School District Partner — Provides scholarships to students in the district.
Cornwall Middle School Partner — Hosts artistic presentations for the Barbara R. Crevling Memorial Grant applicants.
Cornwall School District Partner — Negotiates with the Cornwall School District's Administrators and Board of Education on teacher working conditions and professional concerns.
NYSUT Network — Local affiliate of the New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), with a designated delegate representing the association.
NYSUT Partner — Provides the legal plan offered to members of the CCTA Benefit Trust.

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.

Collective Bargaining for Improved Working Conditions

methodology: labor_negotiation
Through formal labor negotiations with district leadership, the association secures improved teaching conditions because structured bargaining processes enable enforceable agreements on wages, benefits, and workplace rights.
Collective Representation and Advocacy

methodology: collective_representation
By organizing teachers collectively, the association advances teaching standards and public education, leveraging unified voice to influence policy and secure professional improvements because collective action amplifies individual impact and strengthens negotiation power.
Decentralized Union Leadership Model

methodology: decentralized_representation
By deploying building representatives, the association decentralizes leadership to increase teacher engagement and responsiveness at the school level because localized representation fosters trust, improves communication, and strengthens grassroots participation.