National Education Association (NEA)
Women’s March Partner
Founded: 1857 as National Teacher’s Association changed the name to National Education Association in 1870
Founder: Zalmon Richards
Website: www.nea.org
Location:
1201 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036-3290
Summary:
- America’s largest labor union (2.9 million members in 2015)
- Advocates leftist positions on a host of issues, including abortion, sex education, teen pregnancy, school prayer, socialized medicine, affordable housing, drug testing, prisoner rights, bilingual education, global warming, and health care
- Opposes merit pay for teachers
- Opposes school vouchers
- Ranks among the leading funders of the Democratic Party
- Has contributed vast sums to many leftwing organizations
Funding:
Majority of funding comes from membership dues
Total Asset: $352,430,175 (2014)
Total Revenue: $363,210,480 (2014)
Grants Awarded: $113,076,406 (2014)
2008 – 2017 federal grants: $200,000
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