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Nonprofit · EIN 91-0728570

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

Also known as 8045 AFT WASHINGTON

Tax-exempt · RENTON, WA 98057

Financials

$2.2M$2.3M2023$2.5M$2.6M2024$3.2M$3.1M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$3,212,362$3,128,015$84,347$715,002$21,839$693,163
December 31, 2024990$2,549,138$2,617,889-$68,751$617,890$10,074$607,816
December 31, 2023990$2,203,676$2,276,662-$72,986$686,293$8,726$677,567
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$120,430
Program service revenue
$3,081,434
Investment income
$10,498
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$39,832
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$239,411
Other salaries and wages
$1,458,608
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,336,848
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,020
Accounting fees
$17,679
Occupancy
$136,016
Travel
$21,767
Depreciation
$3,466

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$617,890
Total assets, end of year
$715,002
Total liabilities, end of year
$21,839
Net assets, end of year
$693,163
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,678
Net assets without donor restrictions
$693,163
Gross receipts
$3,212,362
Employees
25
Year formed
1937
State of legal domicile
WA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Karen StricklandPast President
Trustee or director, Officer
40$112,909$17,521
Raymond CarrilloUnion Organizer40$109,473$14,336
Robert DowningUnion Organizer40$108,000$13,813
Richard BurtonPolitical Organizr40$103,464$11,960
Jacqueline CainPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$93,667$15,314
Mark GoreckiVP COPE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jim DrinkwineVP at Large
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Diane HollstromPast VP S Prsnl
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Travis MargoniPast VP COPE
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Steven HornVP at Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Florena GouacideVP Higher Ed
Trustee or director
0.25$0$0
Eric HamakoSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Scott HaddockVP Legl Defense
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tomas Ramos MarciasTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Jeaney HoeneVP Legis Affair
Trustee or director
2$0$0
9 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Valerie HuntVP Human Rights
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Bill LyneVP 4-Year Colle
Trustee or director
1$0
Timothy MackieVP Conting Fac
Trustee or director
1.5$0
Nina BenedettiVP at Large
Trustee or director
2$0
Dave NorbergVP Com Tech Col
Trustee or director
2$0
Laura RobynVP Para Prof Cl
Trustee or director
1$0
Renee PotterRet Chapt Pres
Trustee or director
1$0
Christopher ZwolenskiPast VP Cm Tc C
Trustee or director
2$0
Melissa RoachVP School Prsnl
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Raymond CarrilloUnion Organizer40$104,036$37,342
Karen StricklandPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$118,940$11,984
Jacqueline CainVP Cnt Fac / PO
Trustee or director
40$81,180$7,795
Diane HollstromVP School Prsnl
Trustee or director
2$1,500$0
Tomas Ramos MarciasVP Human Rights
Trustee or director
2$600$0
Mark GoreckiSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Jim DrinkwineVP at Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Travis MargoniVP COPE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Steve HornVP at Large
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Scott HaddockVP Legl Defense
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Jeaney HoeneVP Legis Affair
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Nina BenedettiPast VP Tech Co
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Christopher SaucedoPast VP Large
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Laura RobynVP Para Prof Cl
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Renee PotterRet Chapt Pres
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Christopher ZwolenskiVP Com Tech Col
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Raymond CarrilloUnion Organizer40$100,028$33,888
Karen StricklandPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
40$112,297$11,404
Mark GoreckiSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Jim DrinkwineVP at Large
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Diane HollstromVP School Prsnl
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Travis MargoniVP COPE
Trustee or director
2$0$0
David OrtizPast VP Large
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Tracy LaiPast VP Hmn Rgt
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Scott HaddockVP Legal Defens
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Tomas Ramos MarciasVP Human Rights
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Jacqui CainVP Conting Fac
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Jeaney HoeneVP Legis Affair
Trustee or director
4$0$0
Nina BenedettiVP Com Tech Col
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Christopher SaucedoVP at Large
Trustee or director
3$0$0
Laura RobynVP Para Prof Cl
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Renee PotterRet Chapt Pres
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Christopher ZwolenskiVP Com Tech Col
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
604 OAKESDALE AVE SW STE 103, RENTON, WA 98057-5204
In care of
% KAREN STRICKLAND
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Jacqueline Cain, 604 Oakesdale Ave SW 103, Renton, WA 98057
Signed the 990
Jacqueline Cain, President
Phone
(206) 242-4777
Return prepared by
HUEBNER DOOLEY & MCGINNESS PS

Mission

The Federation is affiliated with the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and assists and represents local unions of teachers in the state of Washington in labor relations issues, organizes new units of teachers and other education professionals, initiates and supports state legislation beneficial to education, and is active in informing the community.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Union representational activities, including bargaining and grievance for the members.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-0728570
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$715,002
Income (IRS master file)
$3,212,362

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$3,212,362$3,128,015$715,002XML
990December 2024$2,549,138$2,617,889$617,890IRS
990December 2023$2,203,676$2,276,662$686,293XML
990December 2022$1,761,732$1,958,653$754,521IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 91-0728570).

Questions about AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

What is the EIN of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS is 91-0728570.
Is AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1945.
Are donations to AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jacqueline Cain.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 24 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $112,909 (Karen Strickland, Past President).
How much revenue does AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,212,362, expenses of $3,128,015 and total assets of $715,002 at year end.

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