United Teachers Los Angeles is a 501(c)(5) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1972, with $61,534,613 in FY2023 revenue.
Revenue (FY2023)
$61.5M
▲ 9.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$55.3M
Net assets
$48.2M
Employees
83
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 United Teachers Los Angeles— 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 United Teachers Los Angeles: 10 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 United Teachers Los Angeles: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A 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 United Teachers Los Angeles: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Labor organization activities
Revenue grew from $38.8M (FY2013) to $61.5M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
10.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$71.5M
Total liabilities
$23.3M
Net assets
$48.2M
Salaries & benefits
$15.2M
28% of expenses
Board members
48
41 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,534,613▲9.4% | $55,309,848▲6.8% | $48,194,386▲17.7% | $71,537,499▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $56,224,483▲6.1% | $51,784,564▲9.5% | $40,963,698▼11.1% | $63,860,610▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $53,009,809▲6.3% | $47,281,412▲1.5% | $46,084,121▲11.5% | $57,054,804▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $49,880,266▲2.6% | $46,603,343▲1.2% | $41,339,041▲9.1% | $51,917,660▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $48,602,437▼1.6% | $46,042,960▼2.3% | $37,873,749▲7.1% | $47,789,993▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $49,387,072▲5.6% | $47,136,251▲5.5% | $35,368,993▲7.6% | $45,891,239▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $46,756,882▲0.2% | $44,664,107▲1.1% | $32,871,169▲6.0% | $43,146,579▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $46,647,101▲14.0% | $44,173,395▲7.7% | $30,999,434▲8.6% | $36,689,259▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $40,925,638▲1.7% | $41,027,211▲1.8% | $28,557,121▲0.8% | $37,576,605▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $40,253,536▲3.6% | $40,289,552▲4.3% | $28,326,268▼0.8% | $37,006,934▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $38,846,704 | $38,646,986 | $28,545,865 | $33,750,313 | 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: Carl Joseph — $181,144 (0.33% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Joseph | Area Representative | 35 | $181,144 |
| Diana Darty | Director of Operations | 35 | $167,487 |
| Harry Mar | Chief Financial Director | 35 | $167,487 |
| Brian Mcnamara | Field & Organizing Director | 35 | $160,641 |
| Maria R Miranda | Elementary V.p. | 40 | $159,600 |
| Georgia Flowers Lee | Nea Vice President | 40 | $159,246 |
| Jennifer Mcafee | Secretary | 40 | $159,000 |
| David Alex Orozco | Secondary V.p. | 40 | $156,625 |
| David Maldonado | Print Shop Journey Man | 35 | $156,399 |
| Gloria Martinez | Treasurer | 40 | $155,762 |
| Cecily Myart-cruz | President | 40 | $155,200 |
| Julie Van Winkle | Aft Vice President | 40 | $155,184 |
| Bruce Williams | Area Representative | 35 | $154,266 |
| Jose Govea | Area Representative | 35 | $152,968 |
| Adrian A Tamayo | Director | 1 | — |
| Angela Chavez | Director | 1 | — |
| Anibal Avila-hernandez | Director | 1 | — |
| April Thomas | Director | 1 | — |
| Ayde Bravo | Director | 1 | — |
| Brenda L Brown | Director | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ug2 LLC | Engineering & Janitorial | $844,461 |
| Core Group | It Consulting | $561,683 |
| Bush Gottlieb Law Corp | Legal | $499,908 |
| Allied Universal Security Services | Security | $410,645 |
| Insite Street Media | Media and Advertising Services | $320,175 |
11 grants to United Teachers Los Angeles totaling $2.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2023 | $370,000 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2022 | $235,000 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2021 | $688,818 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2020 | $358,333 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2019 | $252,000 |
| California Federal Credit Union | Professional development online program sponsor | 2019 | $11,000 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2018 | $145,000 |
| California Federal Credit Union | Contribute funding to various utla campaigns and programs | 2018 | $6,000 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2017 | $525,000 |
| California Federal Credit Union | Contribute funding to various utla campaigns and programs | 2017 | $6,000 |
| National Education Association of the United States | Financial assistance | 2016 | $224,000 |
3 grants totaling $275K in FY2023. All grants made by United Teachers Los Angeles →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Alliance For A New Economy | Developing & advocating governmental policies for publically funded schools | $125,000 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | Developing & advocating governmental policies for publically funded schools | $75,000 |
| Alliance of Californians For Community Empowerment | Developing & advocating governmental policies for publically funded schools | $75,000 |
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Data for United Teachers Los Angeles (EIN 95-2635019) 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.