California Teachers Association is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Burlingame, California, registered in 1976, with $238,635,993 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+.
Revenue (FY2023)
$238.6M
▲ 8.1% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$213.8M
Net assets
$511.8M
Employees
482
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for California Teachers Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For California Teachers Association: 29 mo reserves · +10% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For California Teachers Association: 4 of 6 checks met earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For California Teachers Association: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The california teachers association exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education for all students; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children, youth, and adults are protected; and to secure a more just, equitable, and democratic society.
Statewide programs - cta represents members in governmental relations, acts as the voice of public education, promotes human and civil rights, and represents members in professional and career development matters.
Support services - cta provides a program of economic benefits and resources for members, works to maintain and expand its membership to remain effective in defending and advancing its members' interests, and maintains a governance system designed to achieve broad membership involvement and democratic decision-making.
Revenue grew from $187.2M (FY2013) to $238.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
10.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$588.3M
Total liabilities
$76.5M
Net assets
$511.8M
Salaries & benefits
$111.5M
52% of expenses
Board members
23
2 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $238,635,993▲8.1% | $213,771,683▲9.1% | $511,787,670▲15.3% | $588,311,039▲13.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $220,695,080▼1.6% | $195,860,668▲10.3% | $443,732,570▲10.0% | $516,933,765▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $224,210,575▲1.0% | $177,571,133▼2.9% | $403,348,983▼3.0% | $471,653,266▼2.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $221,973,651▲4.6% | $182,799,550▲1.4% | $415,970,073▲21.1% | $484,207,521▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $212,287,334▲0.3% | $180,316,760▲0.5% | $343,357,410▲16.9% | $412,870,368▲15.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $211,597,899▲1.2% | $179,501,547▲2.7% | $293,828,179▲10.6% | $358,560,360▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $209,018,052▲4.6% | $174,698,889▲0.3% | $265,723,925▲17.5% | $334,494,349▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $199,767,162▲5.1% | $174,186,186▼6.1% | $226,171,994▲18.6% | $296,640,471▲13.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $190,016,699▲2.1% | $185,556,381▲6.2% | $190,772,313▲7.4% | $260,496,068▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2014 | $186,070,490▼0.6% | $174,655,722▲7.7% | $177,590,212▲1.3% | $245,708,878▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $187,154,735 | $162,184,619▼9.8% | $175,350,274▲24.2% | $237,795,163▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $179,797,907▲7.6% | $141,180,762▲2.0% | $202,656,856▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $167,074,894▼9.1% | $138,399,952▲19.7% | $199,723,197▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $183,826,736▲3.9% | $115,646,849▲3.6% | $180,276,337▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $176,850,778 | $111,607,659 | $174,247,722 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Wei Pan — $309,650 (0.14% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wei Pan | Associate Exec. Dir. / Controller | 40 | $309,650 |
| Jesus Quinonez | Legal Director (to 10/2/23) | 40 | $307,558 |
| Rebecca A Zoglman | Associate Executive Director | 40 | $307,438 |
| Walter J Boyd | Executive Director (to 3/3/24) | 40 | $306,891 |
| Laura P Juran | Associate Exec. Dir. / Chief Counsel | 40 | $304,379 |
| Teresa G Holoman | Associate Executive Director | 40 | $301,720 |
| Jeffery Good | Executive Director (from 3/4/24) | 40 | $253,351 |
| David B Goldberg | President | 40 | $228,913 |
| Leslie S Littman | Vice President | 40 | $210,730 |
| Ernest T Boyd | Former President | 0 | $205,084 |
| Erika L Jones | Secretary/treasurer | 40 | $120,546 |
| Taunya Jaco | Director (to 6/25/24) | 40 | $49,355 |
| Denise M Bradford | Director | 40 | $47,561 |
| Evangelina Ruiz | Director | 40 | $46,556 |
| Gregory T Abt | Director | 40 | $46,149 |
| Dewayne T Sheaffer | Director | 40 | $46,079 |
| Joseph A Bartell | Director | 40 | $45,667 |
| Margaret Granado | Director | 40 | $45,602 |
| Jesse M Aguilar | Director | 40 | $44,918 |
| Christopher E Bushee | Director | 40 | $44,707 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Langenkamp Curtis Price LLP | Legal Services | $1,491,367 |
| Tuttle Mccloskey | Legal Services | $1,406,862 |
| Dixondavis Media Group LLC | Media Services | $1,013,547 |
| Beeson Tayer Bodine | Legal Services | $992,987 |
| Reich Adell Cvitan | Legal Services | $636,736 |
11 grants to California Teachers Association totaling $125.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2023 | $13,560,103 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2022 | $11,383,445 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2021 | $11,648,964 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2020 | $11,414,370 |
| California School Employees Association | General assistance | 2020 | $38,280 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2019 | $11,738,636 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2018 | $11,793,904 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2017 | $12,861,055 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2016 | $13,438,839 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2015 | $13,301,382 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2014 | $14,105,264 |
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Data for California Teachers Association (EIN 94-0362310) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.