New Jersey Education Association
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
New Jersey Education Association is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Trenton, New Jersey, registered in 1972, with $160,598,801 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
Po Box 1211, Trenton, NJ, 08607 EIN 21-0524390 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2023)
$160.6M
▲ 3.5% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$142.1M
Net assets
$237.3M
Employees
585
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 New Jersey 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 rating20 mo reserves · +12% 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 New Jersey Education Association: 20 mo reserves · +12% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 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 New Jersey Education Association: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 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 New Jersey Education Association: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
This association is established to promote the education interests of the state; to promote equal educational opportunity for all students; to secure and maintain for the office of teaching its true position among the professions; to promote and guard the interests of employees who are in employment categories eligible for membership.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1211, Trenton, NJ, 08607
- City
- Trenton
- State
- New Jersey
- 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 $129.6M (FY2013) to $160.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $33.3MNet assets $237.3M
Operating margin
11.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$270.6M
Total liabilities
$33.3M
Net assets
$237.3M
Salaries & benefits
$65.6M
46% of expenses
Board members
41
38 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $160,598,801▲3.5% | $142,074,362▲2.2% | $237,250,895▲7.3% | $270,562,783▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $155,155,057▼4.7% | $139,068,562▲1.4% | $221,076,034▲21.3% | $250,419,848▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $162,747,424▲6.3% | $137,105,479▲3.6% | $182,261,637▲77.2% | $244,564,992▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $153,107,939▲1.8% | $132,365,362▼7.3% | $102,850,815▲852% | $222,977,230▲18.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $150,341,187▲0.3% | $142,812,939▲22.9% | $10,803,688▲130% | $187,542,897▲4.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $149,947,159▲4.0% | $116,177,014▼15.5% | -$35,631,654▼208% | $179,145,054▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $144,168,394▲3.9% | $137,503,863▼1.5% | $32,925,225▲178% | $163,251,228▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $138,707,072▲2.2% | $139,556,130▲5.2% | -$42,447,876▲48.7% | $155,805,772▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $135,754,495▲1.0% | $132,644,542▲9.4% | -$82,703,784▼217% | $148,127,950▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $134,417,155▲3.7% | $121,275,349▼5.6% | -$26,067,424▼48.3% | $143,642,268▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $129,647,730 | $128,512,159▲4.2% | -$17,573,111▼246% | $145,225,434▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $123,279,288▲11.4% | $12,021,875▲116% | $138,974,725▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $110,641,859▼6.3% | -$77,507,750▼100% | $124,555,419▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $118,033,237▲8.7% | -$38,721,505▲45.8% | $108,618,388▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $108,630,709 | -$71,411,148 | $108,205,975 | 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: Steve Swetsky — $747,383 (0.53% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Swetsky | Former Executive Director | 0 | $747,383 |
| Kevin Kelleher | Executive Director | 40 | $434,198 |
| Sean M Spiller | President | 40 | $382,148 |
| Denise Graff Policastro | Deputy Executive Director | 40 | $373,642 |
| Karen Kryven | Comptroller | 40 | $322,238 |
| Thomas Hardy | Regional Director, Uniserv | 40 | $318,942 |
| Steven Baker | Director, Communications | 40 | $317,379 |
| John Cottone | Director, It & Operations | 40 | $302,302 |
| Matthew Dirado | Hr Manager | 40 | $296,637 |
| Patrick Manahan | Regional Director, Uniserv | 40 | $290,971 |
| Steve Beatty | Vice President | 40 | $288,443 |
| Petal T Robertson | Secretary-treasurer | 40 | $283,175 |
| Kristen Sherman | Accounting and Finance Man | 40 | $253,960 |
| Marie Blistan | Past President | 0 | $121,195 |
| Steven Koumoulis | Executive Committee | 2 | $5,933 |
| Dawn A Nichol-manning | Executive Committee | 2 | $5,408 |
| Lois Yukna | Executive Committee | 2 | $4,991 |
| Michael E Frank | Executive Committee | 2 | $4,696 |
| Amy L Salinger | Executive Committee | 2 | $4,658 |
| Kerri Lee Farrell | Executive Committee | 2 | $4,658 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| New Media Firm | Consultant | $6,320,012 |
| Gerent LLC | Consultant | $4,166,950 |
| Selikoff & Cohen PA | Legal Services | $2,814,878 |
| Zazzali Fagella Nowak Kleinbaum & Frei | Legal Services | $2,194,301 |
| Caruso Smith Edell Picini PC | Legal Services | $1,828,378 |
Grants received · $58.2M total
10 grants to New Jersey Education Association totaling $58.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2023 | $5,055,075 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2022 | $1,161,633 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2021 | $7,610,301 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2020 | $6,081,829 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2019 | $5,655,373 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2018 | $5,849,383 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2017 | $7,434,121 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2016 | $6,538,372 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2015 | $6,732,347 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2014 | $6,083,379 |
Grants made · $11.3M in FY2023
17 grants totaling $11.3M in FY2023 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by New Jersey Education Association →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Forward | Financial support | $8,534,061 |
| New Jersey Center For Teaching and Learning Inc | Financial support | $750,000 |
| Education Law Center Inc | Financial support | $585,000 |
| The College of New Jersey Foundation Inc | Financial support | $389,130 |
| Sustainable Jersey Inc | Financial support | $250,000 |
| New Jersey Policy Perspective Inc | Financial support | $210,000 |
| Nj Commission On Holocaust Education | Financial support | $175,000 |
| Njea Member Benefit Fund | Financial support | $100,000 |
| Njea Frederick L Hipp Foundation For Excellence In Education | Financial support | $60,000 |
| Teen Arts New Jersey A Nj Nonprofit Corporation | Financial support | $50,000 |
| Nj Hall of Fame | Financial support | $50,000 |
| The William Paterson University of New Jersey Foundation Inc | Financial support | $50,000 |
| Garden State Equality Education Fund Inc | Financial support | $15,000 |
| The Nea Foundation For the Improvement of Education | Financial support | $12,000 |
| Mudgirls Studios | Financial support | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is New Jersey Education Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. New Jersey Education Association is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 21-0524390, based in Trenton, New Jersey.
- What is New Jersey Education Association's EIN?
- New Jersey Education Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 21-0524390.
- How much revenue does New Jersey Education Association report?
- New Jersey Education Association reported $160,598,801 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does New Jersey Education Association have?
- CharityIndex grades New Jersey Education Association A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does New Jersey Education Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on New Jersey Education Association's latest Form 990 is $747,383, paid to Steve Swetsky (Former Executive Director).
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Data for New Jersey Education Association (EIN 21-0524390) 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.