American Civil Liberties Union Of Wisconsin Foundation Inc is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1972. 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 03/2023, American Civil Liberties Union Of Wisconsin Foundation Inc employed 34 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Civil Liberties Union Of Wisconsin 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 03/2023, American Civil Liberties Union Of Wisconsin Foundation Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.8% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION, INC. PROTECTS AND PROMOTES THE CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF ALL WISCONSIN RESIDENTS BY MEANS OF LITIGATION, ADVOCACY, PUBLIC EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND ORGANIZING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS AND ORGANIZES ITS STATEWIDE ACTIVISTS ACROSS ALL AGE GROUPS BY USING APPROPRIATE MEDIA, INCLUDING SOCIAL MEDIA. THE FOUNDATION IS FREQUENTLY THE ONLY VOICE ON BEHALF OF CIVIL LIBERTIES WHEN CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES ARISE OR THE RIGHTS OF DISENFRANCHISED GROUPS ARE IN JEOPARDY. THE FOUNDATION, THROUGH ITS LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY PROGRAMS, IDENTIFIES CURRENT AND POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OF CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS BY REVIEWING NEARLY 2,000 LEGAL INQUIRIES RECEIVED EACH YEAR. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO APPROPRIATE REFERRALS OR LEGAL REPRESENTATION BY STAFF OR VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.SUCCESSES DURING THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2023 INCLUDED EXPANSION OF THE FOUNDATION'S WORK IN THE FOLLOWING:- EDUCATING AND SUPPORTING THE PUBLIC ABOUT POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY AND THE ILLEGAL DETENTION OF UNDOCUMENTED PEOPLE BY WISCONSIN SHERIFFS- CONTINUED EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY IN FAVOR OF ELECTORAL ENFRANCHISEMENT- CONTINUED LITIGATION AGAINST THE VOTER PHOTO ID LAW- INVESTIGATIONS INTO LANGUAGE DISCRIMINATION AGAINST IMMIGRANTSLEGAL SERVICES MAY TAKE MANY FORMS: ADVOCACY, ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINTS, AMICUS OR "FRIEND OF THE COURT" BRIEFS, DIRECT REPRESENTATION OF INDIVIDUALS, OR LARGE-IMPACT LITIGATION ON BEHALF OF CLASSES OF WISCONSIN RESIDENTS. MONITORING THE EXTENT AND ADEQUACY OF CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS PROTECTION IS ANOTHER PROGRAM AREA. IN ADDITION TO ANALYZING THE INQUIRIES RECEIVED BY THE FOUNDATION'S LEGAL DEPARTMENT, THE FOUNDATION IS IN FREQUENT CONTACT WITH COMMUNITY GROUPS WHO HELP IDENTIFY EXISTING OR POTENTIAL CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS PROBLEMS. THE FOUNDATION FREQUENTLY USES PUBLIC RECORDS REQUESTS TO INVESTIGATE SPECIFIC CONCERNS. THE FOUNDATION'S ATTORNEYS REGULARLY FILE SUITS AND MONITOR CASES REGARDING ISSUES SUCH AS THE FOLLOWING:- VOTING RIGHTS- EDUCATIONAL NON-DISCRIMINATION- FAIR HOUSING, POLICE, PRISONS, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE- DUE PROCESS- LGBT RIGHTS- FREE SPEECH- THE ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE (SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE)
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William Sulton President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Angela Lang Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leslie Fillingham Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Lynch Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alonzo Kelly National Board Representative | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Munson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $37,483 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,050,238 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,087,721 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $35,288 |
Investment income | $15,452 |
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 | $2,138,461 |
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. | $134,858 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,171 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $965,622 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $45,027 |
Other employee benefits | $123,355 |
Payroll taxes | $96,993 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $73,902 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $148,301 |
Advertising and promotion | $38,841 |
Office expenses | $114,411 |
Information technology | $36,888 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $51,252 |
Travel | $17,248 |
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 | $2,504 |
Insurance | $13,974 |
All other expenses | $17,751 |
Total functional expenses | $1,970,599 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $813,022 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $946,375 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $488,289 |
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 | $4,661 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,575 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $120,976 |
Total assets | $2,374,898 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $100,060 |
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 | $144,835 |
Total liabilities | $244,895 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,714,936 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $415,067 |
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 | $2,374,898 |