Aclu Foundation Of Arizona

Organization Overview

Aclu Foundation Of Arizona is located in Phoenix, AZ. 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 03/2022, Aclu Foundation Of Arizona employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aclu Foundation Of Arizona 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, Aclu Foundation Of Arizona generated $2.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF THE ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA IS TO DEFEND AND PRESERVE,(CONT.ON SCHEDULE 0)THROUGH LITIGATION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS GUARANTEED TO ALL BY THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES AND ARIZONA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LEGAL PROGRAM - THE ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO PERSONS WHOSE CIVIL LIBERTIES ARE THREATENED OR VIOLATED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, WE MAINTAINED A DOCKET OF 6 ACTIVE CASES CHALLENGING VIOLATIONS BY GOVERNMENT. WE FILED 3 NEW CASES AND SENT 12 DEMAND LETTERS ON GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND/OR ACTIONS THAT VIOLATED CIVIL LIBERTIES. WE WERE ABLE TO MAINTAIN OUR LEGAL DOCKET OF CASES THANKS TO THE DONATED LEGAL SERVICES OF LOCAL ATTORNEYS TOTALING $2,234,922 DURING FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022. THE ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA PROCESSED 1,236 COMPLAINTS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS SEEKING LEGAL ASSISTANCE FROM US.


PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM - THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH, THE ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA INFORMS PEOPLE ABOUT CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS THAT ARE PROTECTED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES AND ARIZONA. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED PUBLIC EDUCATION EVENTS, DISTRIBUTED LEGAL HANDBOOKS, PUBLISHED ISSUE REPORTS, AND CONDUCTED MEDIA INTERVIEWS ON PRESSING CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES AFFECTING ARIZONANS.


COMMUNICATIONS - THROUGH TARGETED COMMUNICATIONS, AND TRADITIONAL AND ONLINE MEDIA, THE ACLU OF ARIZONA HELPS INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT PRESSING CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES. WE USE A VARIETY OF COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES TO EDUCATE AND RAISE AWARENESS AMONG OUR MEMBERS, (WHICH TOTALED 15,262 IN 2022) AND SUPPORTERS, INCLUDING DRAFTING OP-EDS AND LETTERS TO THE EDITOR AND RESPONDING TO CIVIL LIBERTIES-RELATED NEWS ITEMS IN THE MEDIA THE ACLU OF ARIZONA HAD 214 MENTIONS IN THE PRESS; 119,000 SOCIAL MEDIA HITS AND HAD 37,236 SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS, AND PUBLISHED OVER 11 BLOGS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$2,578,103
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,578,103
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,388
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$739
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,796,540

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 25 grants that Aclu Foundation Of Arizona has recieved totaling $571,784.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: AFFILIATE PROGRAM

$299,490
Arizona Community Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT

$65,250
Kautz Family Foundation

Tucson, AZ

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$55,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT

$26,000
Frankel Family Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: PROGRAM OR PROJECT

$25,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$21,642
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$283,102
Earnings$21,562
Admin Expense$1,051
Other Expense$10,323
Ending Balance$293,290

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