American Civil Liberties Union is located in Philadelphia, PA. 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 employed 7 individuals. 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 03/2023, American Civil Liberties Union generated $2.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.0% per year over the past 4 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ACLU IS A NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO DEFENDING AND PROTECTING OUR CONSTITUTIONAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS AND PERSONAL FREEDOMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERVICES INCLUDE PUBLIC EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND ADVOCACY ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES WHICH CONCERN CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Aaysha Noor Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Adrienne Ghorashi Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amer Sajed Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Anjelica Hendricks Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Antonia Domingo Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Arthur Kaplan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $2,697,097 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,697,097 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $154,372 |
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 | $2,851,469 |
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. | $33,636 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,382 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $973,757 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $82,005 |
Other employee benefits | $177,960 |
Payroll taxes | $84,067 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,340 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $107,479 |
Advertising and promotion | $42,639 |
Office expenses | $32,673 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $104,671 |
Travel | $39,787 |
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 | $1,802 |
Insurance | $8,398 |
All other expenses | $23,399 |
Total functional expenses | $1,822,900 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $364,439 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $986,012 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $936,302 |
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 | $867 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $901 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,313,094 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,601,615 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $416,765 |
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 | $416,765 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,977,440 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $207,410 |
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 | $8,601,615 |