American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $824.8m
- Revenue
- $241.9m
- Investments
- $310.9m
- Employees
- 474
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 03/1967
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 13-6213516
Organization Overview
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1967. 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 03/2022, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc employed 474 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2022, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc generated $241.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $172.7m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.8% 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.
Since 2016, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc has awarded 320 individual grants totaling $62,250,513. 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
LEGAL - THE ACLU FOUNDATION'S LITIGATION PROGRAM IS THE CORNERSTONE OF ITS CIVIL LIBERTIES PROGRAM. THE ACLU TODAY IS THE NATION'S PREEMINENT CIVIL LIBERTIES ORGANIZATION, WITH A STAFF OF ATTORNEYS IN THE NATIONAL OFFICE WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH ATTORNEYS AT AFFILIATE OFFICES NATIONWIDE TO ADDRESS CASES INVOLVING A WIDE RANGE OF CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES. THE ACLU APPEARS BEFORE THE U.S. SUPREME COURT MORE THAN ANY OTHER LEGAL SERVICES ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY EXCEPT THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
AFFILIATE SUPPORT - THE ACLU HAS AN AFFILIATE OR CHAPTER IN EVERY STATE, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND IN 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. THROUGH ITS AFFILIATE SUPPORT AND NATIONWIDE INITIATIVES DEPARTMENT (ASNI), THE NATIONAL ACLU ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS AND SUPPORT TO AFFILIATES ON SPECIFIC INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS INVOLVING MATTERS OF BOTH LOCAL/REGIONAL AND NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE. ASNI OFFERS TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AFFILIATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS OF RELEVANCE.
EDUCATION - THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, ITS 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 FOUNDATION PROVIDES ONGOING EDUCATION TO THE ACLU'S 1.5 MILLION MEMBERS NATIONWIDE AND TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE WITH RESPECT TO A WIDE RANGE OF CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES AND CONCERNS. A CORE COMPONENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS IS THE EMPHASIS ON KEY RIGHTS, INCLUDING FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS TO FREE SPEECH, ASSOCIATION AND ASSEMBLY; THE RIGHT TO EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW; THE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS AND TO FAIR TREATMENT WHEN THE LOSS OF LIBERTY OR PROPERTY IS AT STAKE; AND THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND FREEDOM FROM UNWARRANTED GOVERNMENT INTRUSION INTO PERSONAL AND PRIVATE AFFAIRS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark V Wier Chief Development Officer | Officer | 34 | $459,460 |
David D Cole National Legal Director | Officer | 34 | $449,936 |
Kary L Moss Dir. Affil. Support & Nationwide Init. | Officer | 26 | $392,975 |
Rebecca Lowell Edwards Chief Communications Officer | Officer | 26 | $383,578 |
Cecillia D Wang Deputy Legal Director | 40 | $315,930 | |
Louise Melling Deputy Legal Director | 26 | $315,722 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
New York Interior Concepts Inc Property Renovations And Repairs | 3/30/22 | $1,240,941 |
Reinking Enterprises Inc Dba Advanced Printing And Publishing | 3/30/22 | $1,002,433 |
Msp- Comminucations Communication | 3/30/22 | $793,700 |
Tvp Nyc Design, Production And E-commerce | 3/30/22 | $601,065 |
Bully Pulpit Interactive Communications Branding | 3/30/22 | $691,125 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $4,043,700 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $209,638,499 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,704,796 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $213,682,199 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,459,308 |
| Investment income | $3,760,159 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,239,486 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $18,740,314 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $241,948,484 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $19,483,882 |
| 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. | $3,698,165 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,064,713 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $43,202,500 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,468,178 |
| Other employee benefits | $11,438,225 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,728,145 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,029,299 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $255,191 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $153,600 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $411,851 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,240,777 |
| Fees for services: Other | $6,788,351 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,708,760 |
| Office expenses | $3,850,253 |
| Information technology | $4,068,616 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,534,284 |
| Travel | $502,815 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $379,344 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,503,341 |
| Insurance | $574,503 |
| All other expenses | $201,582 |
| Total functional expenses | $172,665,114 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51,071,028 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $101,656,907 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $61,254,434 |
| 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 | $252,916 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,961,119 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $270,644,578 |
| Investments—other securities | $310,856,330 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $450,622 |
| Other assets | $3,664,584 |
| Total assets | $824,812,518 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,441,165 |
| Grants payable | $3,866,567 |
| 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 | $155,740,750 |
| Total liabilities | $166,048,482 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $410,811,606 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $247,952,430 |
| 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 | $824,812,518 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc has awarded $19,217,252 in support to 63 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $1,448,174 |
Jackson, MS PURPOSE: AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $1,300,000 |
Montgomery, AL PURPOSE: AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $863,175 |
Overland Park, KS PURPOSE: AFFILIATE PROGRAM, LOBBYING ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN 501 (H) ELECTION | $755,500 |
Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $726,175 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $709,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $117,100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Iv Fund Folsom, CA PURPOSE: REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM PROJECT | $50,000 |
The Iv Fund Folsom, CA PURPOSE: CRIMINAL LAW REFORM PROJECT | $50,000 |
Bryant Charitable Foundation Sonoma, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Brown Family Foundation Inc Cumberland, WI PURPOSE: OPERATING | $5,000 |
Alchemy Foundation Cambridge, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $118,949,545 |
| Earnings | $11,891,664 |
| Net Contributions | $20,728,564 |
| Other Expense | $2,348,259 |
| Ending Balance | $149,221,514 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc New York, NY | $824,812,518 | $241,948,484 |
American Civil Liberties Union Inc New York, NY | $218,780,528 | $162,150,933 |
Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | $81,459,528 | $101,058,936 |
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 Foundation Of Pennsylvania Inc Philadelphia, PA | $9,232,042 | $4,773,653 |
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 |