American Civil Liberties Union Inc
- Assets
- $177.3m
- Revenue
- $142.7m
- Investments
- $65.4m
- Employees
- 389
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 12/1970
- Data as of
- 03/2024
- EIN
- 13-3871360
Organization Overview
American Civil Liberties Union Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1970. 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. As of 03/2024, American Civil Liberties Union Inc employed 389 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. American Civil Liberties Union Inc 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 03/2024, American Civil Liberties Union Inc generated $142.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $143.6m during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 15.7% per year over the past 9 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.
Since 2016, American Civil Liberties Union Inc has awarded 426 individual grants totaling $105,000,004. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AFFILIATE SUPPORT - THE ACLU HAS AN AFFILIATE OR CHAPTER IN EVERY STATE AND IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND PUERTO RICO. AFFILIATES HANDLE REQUESTS FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE, LOBBY STATE LEGISLATURES AND HOST EDUCATIONAL FORUMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE NATIONAL ACLU COORDINATES FUNDRAISING EFFORTS WITH ITS AFFILIATES AND SHARES THE PROCEEDS OF FUNDRAISING EFFORTS WITH AFFILIATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DETAILED POLICY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
EDUCATION - THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, ITS COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE, ADVERTISEMENTS, OP-ED ARTICLES, MEDIA INTERVIEWS, PUBLICATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND NUMEROUS MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED IN COLLABORATION WITH ITS AFFILIATES THROUGHOUT THE US, THE ACLU PROVIDES ONGOING EDUCATION TO ITS APPROXIMATELY 1,000,000 SUPPORTERS AND TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE CONCERNING A WIDE RANGE OF CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY - THE ACLU'S LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATES ARE A CONSTANT PRESENCE ON CAPITOL HILL AND IN STATE LEGISLATURES, WHERE THEY WORK TO ADDRESS CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES. BASED PRIMARILY IN THE ACLU'S WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE, THE ORGANIZATION'S LEGISLATIVE POLICY TEAM WORKS TO ENSURE THAT PROPOSED LEGISLATION MOVES TOWARDS, RATHER THAN AWAY, FROM THE CIVIL LIBERTIES GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthony D Romero Executive Director/ceo | Officer | 26 | $1,320,302 |
Terence R Dougherty Dep Exec Dir. Ops/gen. Counsel | Officer | 26 | $553,182 |
Kary L Moss Dir Aff Support & Nation. Init | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Aj Hikes Dep. Exec Dir Strategy&culture | Officer | 26 | $543,532 |
Mark V Wier Chief Development Officer | Officer | 6 | $0 |
David D Cole National Legal Director | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
New Canvassing Experience Inc Canvassing | 3/30/24 | $7,073,952 |
Tv Fundraising Solutions Llc Advertising | 3/30/24 | $6,517,117 |
Bully Pulpit Interactive Llc Communication/brand | 3/30/24 | $4,274,757 |
Cdw Direct Llc Technology Support | 3/30/24 | $4,066,813 |
Meta Platforms Inc Advertising | 3/30/24 | $3,422,487 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $99,052,503 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $42,251,663 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $991,045 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $141,304,166 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,046,892 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $83,415 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $142,704,104 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,335,187 |
| 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. | $1,730,634 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $576,494 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $22,354,466 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,676,365 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,893,089 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,812,493 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,017,794 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $176,046 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $9,902,165 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $332,864 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,841,046 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,621,862 |
| Office expenses | $4,087,368 |
| Information technology | $3,805,026 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,772,667 |
| Travel | $777,256 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $405,100 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $823,923 |
| Insurance | $383,079 |
| All other expenses | $230,585 |
| Total functional expenses | $143,607,758 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $25,726,596 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,755,373 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $8,142,958 |
| 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 | $3,831,533 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $783,165 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $41,871,964 |
| Investments—other securities | $65,381,435 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $1,280,680 |
| Other assets | $28,541,347 |
| Total assets | $177,315,051 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,765,481 |
| Grants payable | $400,000 |
| 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 | $15,147,930 |
| Total liabilities | $26,313,411 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $135,998,184 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,003,456 |
| 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 | $177,315,051 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Civil Liberties Union Inc has awarded $9,205,215 in support to 50 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARKANSAS PURPOSE: Affiliate Program | $50,000 |
ACLU FOUNDATION OF ALABAMA PURPOSE: Affiliate Program | $55,000 |
ACLU FOUNDATION OF GEORGIA PURPOSE: Affiliate Program | $25,000 |
ACLU FOUNDATION OF NEW HAMPSHIRE PURPOSE: Affiliate Program | $40,000 |
ACLU FOUNDATION OF OHIO PURPOSE: Affiliate Program | $10,000 |
ACLU OF ALABAMA PURPOSE: Affiliate Program | $54,175 |