American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Rhode Island is located in Providence, RI. The organization was established in 1969. 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 Foundation Of Rhode Island employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Rhode Island 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 03/2024, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Rhode Island generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $689.0k during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 8.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND EDUCATION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND PARTICIPATED IN OVER 30 LAWSUITS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS ON A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES, INCLUDING A SUCCESSFUL SUIT OVER A CITYS REFUSAL TO ALLOW A RESIDENT TO SPEAK AT A PUBLIC MEETING; SUCCESSFUL REPRESENTATION OF A STUDENT WITH DISABILITIES WHO WAS UNLAWFULLY ASSAULTED AND ARRESTED BY A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER; REPRESENTATION OF A TOWN RESIDENT WHO WAS SUED BY A LOCAL FIRE DISTRICT FOR TESTIFYING AGAINST THE DISTRICT AT AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING; AND A COURT DECISION REFUSING TO DISMISS A LAWSUIT WE FILED SEEKING REMEDIES FOR THOUSANDS OF CURRENT AND FORMER STATE EMPLOYEES WHOSE PERSOANL HEALTH CARE INFORMATION WAS BREACHED.
PREPARED, PUBLICIZED AND DISSEMINATED AN ARRAY OF KNOW YOUR RIGHTS MATERIALS IN BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON A VARIETY OF CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES, INCLUDING STUDENTS RIGHTS AND RIGHTS OF PEOPLE IN ENCOUTERS WITH THE POLICE; AND ISSUED PUBLIC REPORTS EXAMINING THE PUBLIC COMMENT POLICIES OF CITY AND TOWN COUNCILS AND SCHOOL COMMITTEE, AND THE AVAILABLITY OF REMOTE ACCESS BY THE PUBLIC TO GOVERNMENTAL MEETINGS POST-COVID.
ORGANIZED AND PARTICIPATED IN A VARIETY OF EVENTS DURING THE YEAR TO MAKE PEOPLE AWARE OF THEIR RIGHTS AND STIMULATE PUBLIC DISCUSSION ON CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES, INCLUDING: AN ANNUAL MEETING DISCUSSION WITH ATTORNEYS AND CLIENTS INVOLVED IN MAJOR ACLU CASES; A REVIEW OF ENACTED STATE LAWS IN 2023 AFFECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES; A REVIEW OF IMPORTANT CIVIL LIBERTIES CASES IN THE 2022-2023 U.S. SUPREME COURT TERM; AND AN EVENT CELEBRATING BANNED BOOKS WEEK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Katherine Itacy Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Lopes Metcalfe Vice Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jennifer Azevedo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Carl Krueger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ian Knowles Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Anne Mulready Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
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 | $601,054 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $601,054 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $302,047 |
Investment income | $154,846 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $8,040 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,921 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,080,062 |
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. | $142,953 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,295 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $196,450 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $25,857 |
Payroll taxes | $25,766 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $30,528 |
Fees for services: Other | $125,680 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,231 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,523 |
Travel | $10,737 |
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 | $9,848 |
Insurance | $9,374 |
All other expenses | $30,991 |
Total functional expenses | $689,017 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $21,712 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $686,625 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $34,863 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $50 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,202 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $265,289 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,060,036 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,072,777 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,425 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $68,425 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,004,352 |
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 | $5,072,777 |