Illinois Education Association
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Illinois Education Association is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Springfield, Illinois, registered in 1969, with $64,651,802 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
100 E Edwards St, Springfield, IL, 62704 EIN 37-0343490 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2023)
$64.7M
▲ 2.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$53.3M
Net assets
$57.2M
Employees
316
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 Illinois Education Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +18% margin
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 Illinois Education Association: 13 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
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 Illinois Education Association: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Illinois Education Association: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Effect excellence and equity in public education and to be the advocacy organization for all public education employees.
What they do
Legal services to members (advising and representing them in legal matters related to their employment, including actions before administrative agencies and courts) and affiliated local unions (advising and representing them in legal matters related to their members in employment matters, including collectively bargaining contracts, processing grievances, arbitrations, actions before administrative agencies and courts).
Program development services to members: organizing, planning and implementing numerous programs, conferences and other events which provide the mechanism for governance of the organization and various subgroups, and also supports various organizational development efforts.
Contact & location
- Address
- 100 E Edwards St, Springfield, IL, 62704
- City
- Springfield
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $51.7M (FY2013) to $64.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $29.6MNet assets $57.2M
Operating margin
17.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$86.8M
Total liabilities
$29.6M
Net assets
$57.2M
Salaries & benefits
$34.9M
65% of expenses
Board members
92
89 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,651,802▲2.8% | $53,301,167▼2.2% | $57,201,319▲33.2% | $86,821,516▲32.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $62,911,834▲3.6% | $54,506,465▲9.9% | $42,946,072▲217% | $65,722,881▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $60,707,835▲5.4% | $49,601,539▼10.0% | $13,536,778▲260% | $63,320,083▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $57,614,736▲5.1% | $55,114,848▼19.5% | -$8,453,231▲82.4% | $64,667,828▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $54,806,573▲0.9% | $68,448,881▲8.8% | -$47,941,626▼39.9% | $61,765,740▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $54,304,732▲0.7% | $62,930,406▲38.6% | -$34,279,658▼30.2% | $58,354,285▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $53,907,007▲2.3% | $45,395,307▲4.7% | -$26,332,539▲24.6% | $56,060,769▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $52,704,964▲1.5% | $43,356,310▼48.4% | -$34,932,678▲21.8% | $54,003,882▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $51,918,877▼0.7% | $84,065,449▲29.2% | -$44,699,411▼255% | $53,378,144▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $52,284,410▲1.1% | $65,043,914▲30.7% | -$12,580,485▼3670% | $52,154,791▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $51,733,268 | $49,776,040▲39.7% | $352,382▲116% | $50,302,993▲7.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $35,640,725▼47.7% | -$2,180,712▲87.7% | $47,014,431▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $68,167,332▲84.2% | -$17,660,805▼7756% | $44,966,149▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $37,011,876▼22.1% | $230,683▲102% | $42,858,172▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $47,530,425 | -$12,681,492 | $42,365,724 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Michael Shoudy — $234,322 (0.44% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Shoudy | Executive Director | 60 | $234,322 |
| Albert Llorens | President | 60 | $208,401 |
| Jamie Schumacher | Business Services Director | 50 | $208,285 |
| Sarah Antonacci | Communications Director | 50 | $204,959 |
| Sean Denney | Govt Relations Director | 50 | $204,053 |
| Anthony Jeffries | Hr & Labor Relations Director | 50 | $202,997 |
| Robin Ehrhart | Program Development Director | 50 | $202,671 |
| Shawn Cooper | Field Services Director | 50 | $200,803 |
| Sylvia Rios | General Counsel | 50 | $198,166 |
| Mary Jane Morris | Iea Teaching Director | 50 | $196,873 |
| Camille Grant | Area Coordinator | 50 | $195,367 |
| Mark Sharrard | Area Coordinator | 50 | $194,779 |
| Sherri Jones | Racial Social Justice Director | 50 | $189,144 |
| Carolyn Sloan | Former Field Services Director | 0 | $183,217 |
| Stacie Walton | Uniserv Director | 50 | $170,057 |
| Cardina Johnson | Deputy General Counsel | 50 | $169,872 |
| Nicole Joyce | Uniserv Director | 50 | $169,363 |
| Sarah Bird | Area Coordinator | 50 | $167,614 |
| Kevin Bennett | Uniserv Director | 50 | $164,931 |
| Angela Williams | Uniserv Director | 50 | $157,515 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Adelstein & Associates LLC | Media Consultant | $218,394 |
| Schuchat Cook & Werner | Attorney | $177,297 |
| Allison Slutsky & Kennedy PC | Attorney | $141,813 |
Grants received · $32.1M total
7 grants to Illinois Education Association totaling $32.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2023 | $5,257,586 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2022 | $4,341,634 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2021 | $4,368,169 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2020 | $4,519,618 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2019 | $4,712,144 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2018 | $4,354,483 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2017 | $4,510,254 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Illinois Education Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Illinois Education Association is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-0343490, based in Springfield, Illinois.
- What is Illinois Education Association's EIN?
- Illinois Education Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-0343490.
- How much revenue does Illinois Education Association report?
- Illinois Education Association reported $64,651,802 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Illinois Education Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Illinois Education Association A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Illinois Education Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Illinois Education Association's latest Form 990 is $234,322, paid to Michael Shoudy (Executive Director).
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Data for Illinois Education Association (EIN 37-0343490) 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.