American Civil Liberties Union is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Civil Liberties Union is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2022, American Civil Liberties Union generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 31.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 17.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ACLU OF MA WAS ESTABLISHED TO DEFEND FREEDOMS GUARANTEED IN THE CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND LEGISLATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ACLU OF MA WAS ESTABLISHED TO DEFEND FREEDOMS GUARANTEED IN THE CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTSTHROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND LEGISLATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Carol Rose Executive Director | Officer | 16 | $118,787 |
Shirley Lai Director Of Finance | Officer | 10 | $54,537 |
Matthew Segal Dir Of Legal Services | Officer | 1 | $2,557 |
Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Bowman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephen Hall Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Arline Issacson Consultant | 3/30/20 | $120,000 |
Field First Llc Consulting | 3/30/20 | $140,370 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $289,208 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $289,208 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,004,858 |
Investment income | $176,547 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,470,613 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $118,787 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,916 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $873,512 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $122,136 |
Other employee benefits | $168,526 |
Payroll taxes | $80,945 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,713 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $108,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $18,777 |
Fees for services: Other | $133,618 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,089 |
Information technology | $23,993 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $81,738 |
Travel | $1,429 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,412 |
Insurance | $5,115 |
All other expenses | $4,589 |
Total functional expenses | $1,838,113 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,720,920 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $34,619 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,429,249 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $388,643 |
Total assets | $13,573,431 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $103,306 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $98,927 |
Total liabilities | $202,233 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,371,198 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $13,573,431 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that American Civil Liberties Union has recieved totaling $74,100.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Civil Liberties Union Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $65,000 |
Devonwood Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $4,000 |
Marion & Norman Tanzman Charitable Foundation Woodbridge, NJ PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,500 |
Syd And Jan M Silverman Foundation Inc Pennington, NJ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $1,000 |
Sandpiper Fund Inc New Rochelle, NY PURPOSE: TO FURTHER DONEE'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,000 |
Kenwood Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: UNRESTRICED FOR GENERAL | $500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | $46,676,983 | $13,573,500 |
Center For Constitutional Rights Inc New York, NY | $41,124,158 | $13,327,325 |
Human Rights Foundation Inc New York, NY | $22,212,219 | $22,408,926 |
Aclu Foundation Of Massachusetts Inc Boston, MA | $25,972,208 | $5,947,455 |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Massachusetts Boston, MA | $9,320,391 | $5,089,981 |
Equal Justice Usa Inc Brooklyn, NY | $9,056,649 | $3,782,041 |
American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | $23,701,662 | $5,522,447 |
Laurel House Inc Stamford, CT | $1,051,841 | $2,377,839 |
Sikh Coalition Inc New York, NY | $3,731,388 | $3,246,505 |
Muckrock Foundation Incorporated Boston, MA | $1,998,022 | $3,347,318 |
American Civil Liberties Union Boston, MA | $13,573,431 | $3,470,613 |
Reclaim New York Inc New York, NY | $454,528 | $1,533,472 |