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Nonprofit · EIN 36-2902742

AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

Also known as 0504 LAKE COUNTY AFT

Tax-exempt · GURNEE, IL 60031

Financials

$4.5M$4.4M2022$4.7M$4.2M2023$5M$5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$5,019,932$5,034,538-$14,606$4,626,380$931,040$3,695,340
June 30, 2024990$4,705,735$4,197,207$508,528$4,811,462$1,101,516$3,709,946
June 30, 2023990$4,519,088$4,395,841$123,247$4,477,881$1,276,463$3,201,418
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$4,934,716
Investment income
$18,546
Other revenue
$66,670

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$213,084
Other salaries and wages
$532,605
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$838,955
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$41,477
Accounting fees
$28,000
Occupancy
$114,269
Depreciation
$69,128

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,811,462
Total assets, end of year
$4,626,380
Total liabilities, end of year
$931,040
Net assets, end of year
$3,695,340
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,261,451
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,695,340
Gross receipts
$5,019,932
Employees
236
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1937
State of legal domicile
IL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SIDNEY RYANFIELD SERVICE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$193,334$5,663
ANDREW FRIEDLIEBPRESIDENT
Officer
4$35,636$0
DEBORAH LAWSONVP OF MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
Officer
4$30,749$0
ERIK SOLOMONVP OF DEFENSE
Officer
4$28,965$0
DEBORAH PHELPSSECRETARY
Officer
4$28,000$0
KELLY REGNIERVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
4$27,125$0
KAREN FLORIANTREASURER
Officer
4$23,226$0
DENNIS DUFFYPRESIDENT - PAST
Officer
4$18,301$0
BRIAN SMITHTREASURER - PAST
Officer
4$14,000$0
CAROL BICKHAMVP OF PAC/COPE
Officer
4$13,800$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
SIDNEY RYANFIELD SERVICE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$164,941$9,328
ANDREW FRIEDLIEBVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
4$32,611$0
DENNIS DUFFYPRESIDENT
Officer
4$31,500$0
BRIAN SMITHTREASURER
Officer
4$26,500$0
DEBORAH PHELPSSECRETARY
Officer
4$26,500$0
DEBORAH LAWSONVP OF MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
Officer
4$25,294$0
ERIK SOLOMONVP OF DEFENSE
Officer
4$21,380$0
KELLY REGNIERVP OF PAC/COPE
Officer
4$20,250$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DENNIS DUFFYPRESIDENT
Officer
4$27,500
ANDREW FRIEDLIEBVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
4$22,500
BRIAN SMITHTREASURER
Officer
4$22,500
DEBORAH PHELPSSECRETARY
Officer
4$22,500
KELLY REGNIERVP OF PAC/COPE
Officer
4$12,500
ERIK SOLOMONVP OF DEFENSE
Officer
4$12,500
DEBORAH LAWSONVP OF MEMBER ENGAGEMENT
Officer
4$12,500

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
248 AMBROGIO DR, GURNEE, IL 60031-3373
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ANDREW FRIEDLIEB, 248 AMBROGIO DRIVE, GURNEE, IL 60031
Signed the 990
ANDREW FRIEDLIEB, PRESIDENT
Phone
(847) 623-7725
Website
LCTF.ORG
Return prepared by
LEGACY PROFESSIONALS LLP

Mission

TO NEGOTIATE AND ADMINISTER THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, HANDLE MEMBERS' GRIEVANCES AND PERFORM ITS DUTIES AS THE EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVE IN DEALING WITH THE EMPLOYER IN LABOR MANAGEMENT DUTIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS BY NEGOTIATING AND ADMINISTERING THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING CONTRACT, HANDLING MEMBERS' GRIEVANCES AND PERFORMING DUTIES AS THE EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATIVE.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-2902742
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural or horticultural organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,626,380
Income (IRS master file)
$5,019,932

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$5,019,932$5,034,538$4,626,380XML
990June 2024$4,705,735$4,197,207$4,811,462XML
990June 2023$4,519,088$4,395,841$4,477,881XML
990June 2022$4,618,591$4,263,198$4,410,956IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-2902742).

Questions about AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS

What is the EIN of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS is 36-2902742.
Is AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(5) since 1945.
Are donations to AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ANDREW FRIEDLIEB.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $193,334 (SIDNEY RYAN, FIELD SERVICE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,019,932, expenses of $5,034,538 and total assets of $4,626,380 at year end.

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