New York State United Teachers
501(c)(5)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
New York State United Teachers is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Latham, New York, registered in 1976, with $186,367,748 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
800 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY, 12110 EIN 14-1584772 Since 1976
Revenue (FY2024)
$186.4M
▲ 5.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$145.0M
Net assets
$119.8M
Employees
454
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 York State United Teachers— 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 rating10 mo reserves · +22% 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 York State United Teachers: 10 mo reserves · +22% 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 York State United Teachers: 6 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 New York State United Teachers: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Through a representative democratic structure, new york state united teachers improves the professional, economic and personal lives of our members and their families, strengthens the institutions in which they work, and furthers the cause of social justice through the trade union movement.
What they do
The nysut legal department consists of the general counsel, three managing attorneys, approximately 30 staff attorneys and their support. it functions as the general counsel for the organization and related organizations. in addition, the general counsel offers representation to affiliates and individual union members in certain matters. as general counsel, it represents the organization in all judicial and administrative proceedings involving the organization. it also gives advice and counsel to the organization in all matters of governance, affiliate relations, statutory and regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation and enforcement, among other things. it also offers representation to affiliates and individual members in a wide variety of matters including disciplinary hearings where tenured union members face dismissal from their employment, licensing hearings where certificated union members face the revocation or suspension of their professional licenses, arbitration enforcement proceedings where the affiliate's corresponding employer refuses to abide by an arbitration agreement or award, as well as in numerous types of judicial and administrative proceedings in employment related matters and in matters of educational or civil service regulation or funding. the general counsel will represent local unions where the local union is alleged to have breached its duty of fair representation or has allegedly engaged in other forms of unlawful discrimination. upon appropriate request, the general counsel will provide legal opinions to the organization and its affiliates on all matters of legal inquiry. similarly, it provides training on a variety of legal issues.
Nysut program services provides a voice to nysut's many constituencies - boces, health care, retirees, school related professionals - providing resources and services designed to meet their unique needs. the department provides technical assistance to staff in the nysut regional offices in health, safety and training. program services also support nysut's social services program, available to all in-service and retired members.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $137.4M (FY2013) to $186.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $231.8MNet assets $119.8M
Operating margin
22.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$351.6M
Total liabilities
$231.8M
Net assets
$119.8M
Salaries & benefits
$84.9M
59% of expenses
Board members
82
78 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $186,367,748▲5.4% | $144,984,783▲2.2% | $119,762,869▲10041% | $351,576,967▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $176,756,826▲7.9% | $141,857,623▼0.2% | -$1,204,751▲98.0% | $308,402,111▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $163,874,631▲0.6% | $142,148,638▼5.5% | -$61,534,697▲65.8% | $275,245,538▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $162,951,138▼2.4% | $150,390,211▼7.5% | -$179,791,334▲47.6% | $251,223,515▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $167,004,924▲1.1% | $162,522,110▼2.8% | -$343,124,739▲22.4% | $242,752,801▲7.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $165,220,357▼0.5% | $167,217,654▲6.1% | -$442,099,257▲5.7% | $226,106,060▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $166,007,034▼2.9% | $157,574,207▼8.5% | -$468,818,597▼40.8% | $201,832,481▲16.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $170,996,886▲4.3% | $172,148,692▼11.8% | -$333,005,908▲23.4% | $173,458,428▲22.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $163,940,601▲2.1% | $195,260,290▲11.2% | -$434,751,553▼5.2% | $141,087,953▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $160,522,675▲5.0% | $175,531,303▲2.2% | -$413,452,883▼35.3% | $124,542,776▲13.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $152,830,791▲11.2% | $171,726,400▲13.6% | -$305,593,809▲2.4% | $109,858,118▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $137,393,943 | $151,198,530▼10.0% | -$312,952,177▼33.9% | $106,828,337▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $167,918,326▲7.5% | -$233,643,204▲22.9% | $101,759,054▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $156,150,694▼5.3% | -$302,863,241▼50.6% | $102,880,621▼10.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $164,947,075▲9.9% | -$201,103,922▼4.4% | $114,433,043▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $150,077,455 | -$192,546,400 | $127,160,471 | 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 (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Melinda Person — $320,322 (0.22% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melinda Person | President | 35 | $320,322 |
| Jaime Ciffone | Exec Vp | 35 | $286,938 |
| Ronald G Gross | 2nd Vice President | 35 | $276,861 |
| Robert T Reilly | General Counsel | 35 | $252,457 |
| Jonathan D Rubin | Deputy Exec Dir / Dir of Field | 35 | $233,656 |
| Lena Ackerman | Asst. General Counsel | 35 | $231,498 |
| Michael Rowan | Rsd | 35 | $227,988 |
| Jennifer A Hogan | Assoc General Counsel | 35 | $227,781 |
| Tyrone Hendrix | Executive Director | 35 | $224,917 |
| Jeffrey J Lockwood | Cfo, Director of Finance | 35 | $222,424 |
| Timothy Obrien | Rsd | 35 | $220,009 |
| Peter Applebee | Director Prog & Policy Dev | 35 | $214,961 |
| Christopher Colabello | Rsd | 35 | $214,471 |
| Lauren Ryba | Counsel To the President | 35 | $213,732 |
| Carrie Andrews | Dir of Prog Svcs | 35 | $211,632 |
| Jennifer A Kaseman | Dir of Mem Growth | 35 | $210,259 |
| Alithia Rodriguez-rolon | Dir - Legislation | 35 | $207,523 |
| James Morrison | Director - Communications | 35 | $193,013 |
| Elizabeth N Richardson | Political Director | 35 | $190,923 |
| Monica Yuenger | Chief Information Officer | 35 | $190,481 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Segal Select Insurance Services | Insurance Broker | $1,232,621 |
| Dyntek | Consultant/equipment | $1,196,768 |
| Bayard Printing | Printer | $1,126,895 |
| National Business Equipment & Supply | Office Equipment | $586,039 |
| Gracey Communications Group Inc | Consultant | $415,447 |
Grants received · $20.3M total
10 grants to New York State United Teachers totaling $20.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2023 | $2,007,490 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2022 | $1,827,938 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2021 | $2,001,628 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2020 | $1,884,733 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2019 | $2,179,362 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2018 | $2,183,812 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2017 | $2,043,679 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2016 | $1,922,803 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2015 | $2,145,610 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2014 | $2,120,154 |
Grants made · $269K in FY2024
13 grants totaling $269K in FY2024. All grants made by New York State United Teachers →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Education Law Center Inc | Community initiatives | $100,000 |
| American Federation of Teachers | Local union issues based project / community initiatives | $45,995 |
| American Federation of Teachers | Community initiatives | $25,000 |
| American Federation of Teachers | Local union issues based project | $22,725 |
| American Federation of Teachers | Community initiatives | $19,250 |
| American Federation of Teachers | Local union issues based project | $11,220 |
| American Federation of Teachers | Local union issues based project | $8,880 |
| Hicksville Congress of Teachers | Community initiatives | $6,500 |
| American Federation of Teachers | Local union issues based project | $6,109 |
| American Federation of Teachers | Local union issues based project/community initiatives | $6,056 |
| American Federation of Teachers | Take a look at teaching | $6,000 |
| American Federation of Teachers | Local union issues based project | $5,672 |
| American Federation of Teachers | Local union issues based project | $5,478 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is New York State United Teachers a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. New York State United Teachers is a 501(c)(5) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 14-1584772, based in Latham, New York.
- What is New York State United Teachers's EIN?
- New York State United Teachers's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 14-1584772.
- How much revenue does New York State United Teachers report?
- New York State United Teachers reported $186,367,748 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does New York State United Teachers have?
- CharityIndex grades New York State United Teachers A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does New York State United Teachers's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on New York State United Teachers's latest Form 990 is $320,322, paid to Melinda Person (President).
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Data for New York State United Teachers (EIN 14-1584772) 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.