National Education Association Of The

Washington, DC · Founded 1906

Advocates for education professionals and works to improve public education for every student

Primary audience
Education Professionals
Work area
Advocacy & Support
Topic
Public Education
Contact
Rebecca Pringle

About Organization

The National Education Association advocates for education professionals across the United States and works to strengthen public education to prepare every student for success in a diverse world. Based in Washington, DC, the organization has operated since 1906 and employs 576 staff members. In 2023, the organization reported revenue of $402.8 million.

What They Focus On

Competitive Educator Pay

Works to close the 19-30 percent wage gap between educators and comparable professionals through advocacy and policy reform

Professional Support

Provides resources, training, and financial assistance to help educators manage increasing responsibilities and classroom expenses

Public Education Quality

Advocates for policies and resources that strengthen public schools and prepare all students for success in diverse communities

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$402.8M

+3.7% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$411.1M

+2.9% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$443.0M

+3.4% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

576

+1.8% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $402,754,752 $411,051,955 $442,991,930 576
2022 $388,350,946 $399,376,706 $428,428,790 566
2021 $378,223,972 $389,232,297 $442,485,024 566
2020 $396,836,869 $380,669,830 $457,337,223 549
2019 $396,541,924 $377,104,948 $432,009,050 585
2018 $377,146,115 $356,588,871 $400,792,572 583
2017 $383,753,598 $362,826,779 $394,310,023 632

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Unite Educators

    Bring together teachers, faculty, and education support professionals to build collective voice and power

  • 02

    Advocate for Change

    Push for improved salaries, working conditions, and resources to address the educator pay gap

  • 03

    Provide Support

    Offer professional development, financial assistance, and resources to members and affiliate organizations

  • 04

    Strengthen Public Education

    Work at local, state, and national levels to ensure quality public schools for all students

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by National Education Association Of The

Educator Advocacy

Advocates for improved salaries and working conditions for teachers, faculty, and education support professionals nationwide

Professional Development

Provides training and resources to help education professionals advance their careers and improve teaching practices

Policy & Research

Conducts research and develops policies to address educator pay gaps, teacher shortages, and retention challenges

Financial Assistance

Provides financial support to education-focused initiatives and affiliate organizations across the country

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind National Education Association Of The.

RP

Rebecca Pringle

Nea President
Full-time
Compensation: $447,310
KA

Kim Anderson

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $416,666
PM

Princess Moss

Nea Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $381,530
KW

Karen White

Deputy Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $306,772
JT

Jim Testerman

Chief Of Operations & Risk Management
Full-time
Compensation: $294,734
MM

Michael McPherson

CFO Through Aug 31 2023
Full-time
Compensation: $292,440
ST

Sabrina Tines-Morris

Senior Director
Full-time
Compensation: $262,698
RI

Rocio Inclan-Rodriguez

Senior Director
Full-time
Compensation: $262,643
JW

John Wright

Senior Director
Full-time
Compensation: $260,962
AC

Andy Coons

Senior Director
Full-time
Compensation: $258,910
MK

Mary Kusler

Senior Director
Full-time
Compensation: $253,798
TI

Tom Israel

Senior Director
Full-time
Compensation: $246,287
AO

Alice O'Brien

General Counsel
Full-time
Compensation: $290,188
RO

Ramona Oliver

Senior Project Manager
Full-time
Compensation: $253,540
GM

Gladys Marquez

Executive Committee
Full-time
Compensation: $107,438
MJ

Mark Jewell

Executive Committee
Full-time
Compensation: $83,240
CS

Christine Sampson-Clark

Executive Committee
Full-time
Compensation: $80,165
RM

Ronald Martin

Executive Committee
Full-time
Compensation: $80,162
RR

Robert Rodriguez

Executive Committee
Full-time
Compensation: $73,284
SM

Shannon McCann

Executive Committee
Full-time
Compensation: $35,729

Milestones

1906

Organization Founded

1906

National Education Association established by act of United States Congress

1970

Tax-Exempt Status

1970

Received federal tax-exempt ruling as nonprofit organization

2020

Revenue Peak

2020

Reached revenue milestone of $396.8 million during pandemic response

2023

Record Revenue

2023

Achieved highest annual revenue of $402.8 million in organization history

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

NC
Noel Candelaria Nea Secretary Treasurer 42.50 hrs/week · $374,141
KO
Kim O'Farrell Director/Acting CFO Eff Sep 1 23 42.50 hrs/week · $237,831
KM
Katrina Mendiola Director 43.50 hrs/week · $230,124
AP
Angela Powers Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $14,089
AB
Adrienne Bowden Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $13,765
TB
Terry Burlingame Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $7,360
TL
Turquoise Lejeune Parker Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $7,301
NR
Noraa Ransey Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $5,180
DW
Debra Ward-Mitchell Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $5,131
JR
Jessica Ramirez Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $3,416
CC
Carol Correthers Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $3,258
WC
Wendy Carey Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $3,109
BF
Bill Farmer Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $2,536
AN
Anzer Nikki Woodward Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $2,516
DD
Demetrius Dove Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $2,446
BB
Brenda Brathwaite Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $2,287
CV
Casey Vanwhy Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $2,067
AG
Adolfo Garza-Cano Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $1,928
JB
Jessica Bailey Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $1,786
NG
Naqiba Gregory Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $1,699
EZ
Erika Zamora Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $1,686
HB
Heather Bakke Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $1,672
RD
Rachella Dravis Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $1,562
DB
Denae Bush Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $1,560
JB
Jacqueline Burton Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $1,545
ML
Maiwa Lor Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $1,456
AF
Aneeka Ferrell Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $1,333
MD
Michelle Dennard Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $1,260
LB
Lucinda Burns Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $1,152
DT
Dennis Tabb Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $1,130
IS
Ivory Smith Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $989
CH
Cynthia Henderson Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $968
GW
Gina Whipple Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $945
CL
Charlotte Lartey Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $935
BH
Bernadette Hampton Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $930
MA
Michelle Alexander Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $925
MS
Marty Scofield Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $873
WW
Wendy Winston Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $805
CB
Christina Bohringer Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $790
GH
Gloria Ho Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $778
AS
Alfonso Salais Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $767
KM
Kashara Moore Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $764
JB
Jeb Binns Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $757
MS
Matthew Seymour Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $730
EJ
Elizabeth Jimenez Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $724
BS
Brian Skinner Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $715
SY
Stacy Yanko Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $714
ZG
Zachary Grimm Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $710
DG
Dan Greenberg Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $703
AS
Andy Slaughter Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $700
SK
Serena Kotch Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $700
RL
Robert Lamorte Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $697
PW
Pamela Wilson Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $690
TL
Tarsha Lawson Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $687
CY
Carol Yanity Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $672
MB
Maritza Barrera Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $667
BS
Barbara Schram Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $666
RG
Rebecca Gamboa Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $636
EV
Ed Ventura Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $635
NB
Nancy Behe Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $627
CH
Charlotte Hayer Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week · $600
AK
Aaron Kubo Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
AP
Aaron Phillips Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
AB
Amy Butcher Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
AA
Angela Anderson Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
AD
Angela Dyer-Sanchez Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
AS
Audra Shaw Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
BJ
Barbara Jackson Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
BR
Barbara Rheault Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
BB
Benjamin Baer Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
BJ
Brenda Johnson Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
BR
Brenda Robinson Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
BS
Brenda Seehafer Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
BN
Brinda Narayan-Wold Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
CS
Cartier Scott Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
CC
Cesar Carranza Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
CM
Charlene McCoy Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
CW
Chiffon Winston Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
CM
Christine Mulroney Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
CE
Christopher Early Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
CS
Christopher Stevens Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
CB
Colleen Brodbeck Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
DL
David Lockley Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
DR
David Ring Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
DB
Dawn Blaus Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
DG
Deborah Gesualdo Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
DL
Denise Lake Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
DS
Denise Sheehan Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
DA
Dirk Andrews Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
DL
Dora Leland Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
DM
Dwayne Marshall Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
EF
Ed Foglia Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
ES
Elizabeth Sullivan Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
EF
Ever Flores Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
GS
Grant Schuster Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
GE
Gwendolyn Edwards Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
HS
Heather Schulz Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
IM
Irene Magdalene Amezcua Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
JM
Jasman Myers Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
JH
Jeff Hubbard Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
JM
Jesse Martinez Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
JB
John Bracey Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
JM
John McLaughlin Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
JO
Jonathan Oyaga Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
JR
Judy Rohde Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
JH
Julie Horwin Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
KM
Karen Moore Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
KS
Katherine Simpler Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
KG
Kathleen Gale Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
KB
Kathryn Ballou Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
KF
Kelley Fisher Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
KV
Kelly Villabos Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
KL
Kelsey Lovseth Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
KG
Kyle Gekopi Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
LG
Laurie Gibson-Parker Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
LM
Linda McCrary Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
LR
Lorraine Richards Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
MM
Marcia MacKey Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
MH
Margaret Hoy Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
MB
Maria Beal-Parker Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
MB
Maria Bennett Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
MA
Maritza Avila Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
MR
Mark Richards Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
MB
Mary Beth Tate Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
MB
Mary Bowers Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
MG
Matthew Gresick Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
MC
Melissa Constantino-Poruben Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
MP
Michael Priser Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
MW
Michael Williamson Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
MG
Mike Glabere Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
NC
Nashasta Craig-Pollard Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
ND
Nichole Devore Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
NP
Nicole Prevost Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
PJ
Pamela Johnson Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
PM
Paula Merrigan Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
PM
Peter Moran Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
RC
Rachel Croft Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
RW
Randall Woodard Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
RC
Rebecca Cole Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
RR
Rebecca Ritchie Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
RN
Renae Noble Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
RD
Rita Daniels Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
SE
Sara Earleywine Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
SM
Susan McBride Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
SN
Susan Nicholas Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
TK
Tanya Kores Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
TM
Tanya Martin Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
TL
Temika Langston-Myers Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
TH
Teresa Hodge Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
TF
Theresa Fuller Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
TR
Tiffany Reed Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
TM
Tyler Murphy Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
VL
Vincent Levcowich Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
WP
William Page Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
YA
Yulil Alonso-Garza Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week
ZL
Zena Link Board Of Directors 5.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$6.6M

Highest Paid

$598K

Kim Anderson

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Kim Anderson Executive Director $416,666 $181,036 $597,702 43.5
Rebecca Pringle Nea President $447,310 $147,091 $594,401 42.5
Princess Moss Nea Vice President $381,530 $123,544 $505,074 37.5
Noel Candelaria Nea Secretary Treasurer $374,141 $128,690 $502,831 42.5
Karen White Deputy Executive Director $306,772 $152,657 $459,429 41
Sabrina Tines-Morris Senior Director $262,698 $164,564 $427,262 43.5
Rocio Inclan-Rodriguez Senior Director $262,643 $164,469 $427,112 43.5
Alice O'Brien General Counsel $290,188 $135,414 $425,602 43.5
Jim Testerman Chief Of Operations & Risk Management $294,734 $112,156 $406,890 42.5
Michael Mcpherson CFO Through Aug 31 2023 $292,440 $109,831 $402,271 42.5
Andy Coons Senior Director $258,910 $126,383 $385,293 43.5
Mary Kusler Senior Director $253,798 $126,383 $380,181 43.5
Ramona Oliver Senior Project Manager $253,540 $126,383 $379,923 43.5
John Wright Senior Director $260,962 $103,889 $364,851 42.5
Tom Israel Senior Director $246,287 $103,607 $349,894 43.5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$343K Grants Received
$49.9M Grants Given
25 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
AC
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc
$343K

Top Grantees

24 total
CT
California Teachers Association BURLINGAME, CA
$11.4M
NN
Nea New Mexico SANTA FE, NM
$5.8M
PS
Pennsylvania State Education Assn HARRISBURG, PA
$5.4M
MT
Massachusetts Teachers Association QUINCY, MA
$4.3M
EM
Education Minnesota ST PAUL, MN
$2.2M
TS
Texas State Teachers Association AUSTIN, TX
$1.8M
NY
New York State United Teachers LATHAM, NY
$1.8M
NF
Nea Foundation For The Improvement Of Education WASHINGTON, DC
$1.8M
IS
Indiana State Teachers Association INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$1.6M
WE
Wisconsin Education Assoc Council MADISON, WI
$1.3M
+14 more grantees
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc California Teachers Association Nea New Mexico Pennsylvania State Education Assn Massachusetts Teachers Association Education Minnesota Texas State Teachers Association New York State United Teachers Nea Foundation For The Improvement Of Education Indiana State Teachers Association Wisconsin Education Assoc Council North Carolina Assoc Of Educators Inc. Montana Federation Of Public Employees Vermont-Nea Nebraska State Education Assoc Nea New Hampshire Nea Alaska Monroe County Education Assoc Kansas Nea Georgia Association Of Educators North Dakota United Nea Rhode Island Hawaii State Teachers Association Mississippi Association Of Educators Louisiana Association Of Educators
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc California Teachers Association Nea New Mexico Pennsylvania State Education Assn Massachusetts Teachers Association Education Minnesota Texas State Teachers Association New York State United Teachers Nea Foundation For The Improvement Of Education Indiana State Teachers Association Wisconsin Education Assoc Council North Carolina Assoc Of Educators Inc. Montana Federation Of Public Employees Vermont-Nea Nebraska State Education Assoc Nea New Hampshire Nea Alaska Monroe County Education Assoc Kansas Nea Georgia Association Of Educators North Dakota United Nea Rhode Island Hawaii State Teachers Association Mississippi Association Of Educators Louisiana Association Of Educators

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
8 Registrations
3 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 3 total

National Education Association
6 filings
Self
A
Association Of The United States Army, (Inc..)
1 filing
A
Association Of The United States Navy
1 filing

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

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