# American Federation of Teachers nonprofit funding

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/american-federation-of-teachers-nonprofit-funding
> Updated: 2026-10-06T22:40:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Department of Labor filings indicate that the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has allocated significant funding to several left-leaning nonprofit organizations and advocacy groups.

Reported contributions include $250,000 to the Center for American Progress, along with $100,000 each to Emily’s List, the National Action Network, and the American Prospect. The union also provided $75,000 to the Bill, Hillary, & Chelsea Clinton Foundation and $10,000 to the Human Rights Campaign.

Michael Watson, a research director at the Capital Research Center, described these expenditures as ‘political advocacy by another name,’ suggesting the funds support a network intended to advance specific policy developments and political causes.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: American Federation of Teachers funds various left-leaning nonprofits

Department of Labor filings show the American Federation of Teachers has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to various left-leaning nonprofits, including the Clinton Foundation and Center for American进步.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/american-federation-of-teachers-funds-various-left-leaning-nonprofits

### 2026-09-14: American Federation for Children expands team to support school choice

The American Federation for Children is expanding its staff to support school choice initiatives and the upcoming 2027 Education Freedom Tax Credit.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/american-federation-for-children-expands-team-to-support-school-choice

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