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American Federation of Teachers
EIN 22-2303392 • 501(c)5 • Vestal, NY
Profile
Asalaborunion,wenegotiateandsupportthecontractbetweenourmembersandtheschooldistrict.
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Liabilities / Revenue
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Net Margin
30th percentile
Higher net margin than 30% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
78th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 13.1% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
32nd percentile
Faster asset growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
51st percentile
Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$142,690
Down $7,981 (-5.3%) from 2024
Liabilities
-
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
Down$142,690
Down $7,981 (-5.3%) from 2024
Revenue
Up$77,292
Up $1,261 (+1.7%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$81,559
Up $14,395 (+21%) from 2024
Net Income
Down-$4,267
Down $13,134 (-148%) from 2024
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $142,690
- Liabilities
- -
- Net assets
- $142,690
- Revenue
- $77,292
- Expenses
- $81,559
- Net income
- -$4,267
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025
- Signed
- Jan 27, 2026
- Return Version
- 2024v5.1
- Gross Receipts
- $79,739
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
As a teachers union we advocate for the rights of our teachers and negotiate for better working conditions.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Uphold the labor contract for approximately 350 members. Gather information for upcoming contract negotiations. | $0 | $0 |
| Maintain communication between teachers and district personnel throughout the year through officers executive committee building chairs and representatives. Meetings are held monthly and minutes from the meetings and newsletters are shared with all members. | $0 | $0 |
| Donate money each year to scholarships for students from the district. | $0 | $0 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Herringshaw | President And Negotiations | PT | $10,100 | - | $10,100 |
| Jessica Groves | Vice President Grievance Negotiations | PT | $2,950 | - | $2,950 |
| Charles Lauth | Vice President | PT | $2,100 | - | $2,100 |
| Jennifer Diedrich | Treasurer | - | $1,725 | - | $1,725 |
| Kelly Waterman | Secretary | - | $1,725 | - | $1,725 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
Reported Spending and Taxes
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Political Expenditures | $2,126 |
| Section 527 Activity Spending | $0 |
| Total Exempt Function Spending | $0 |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- American Federation of Teachers
- EIN
- 22-2303392
- Address
- PO BOX 125, VESTAL, NY 13851-0125
Signing Officer
- Name
- Jennifer Diedrich
- Title
- Treasurer
- Phone
- 5857524717
- Signed
- 2026-01-27
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Doing Business As Names
“Vestal Teachers Association”
Part I, line 8
“| Other Revenues:, Amount:| Reimbursements, $500| NYSUT incentives, $6759|”
Part I, line 10
“| Grants And Similar Amounts Paid:, Amount:| Donations for scholarships, $5500|”
Part I, line 16
“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Negotiation expenses, $13652| Officer expenses, $5480| Public relations expenses, $301| Community outreach, $398| Election expenses, $2126| VTA member apparel, $4896| VTA member calendars planners, $3663| Social benevolence, $209| Leadership development, $1385| State Convention, $91| Grievance expenses, $750|”
Part I, line 20
“| Explanation:, Amount:| Reinvestment of interest for CD, $-3714|”
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