Aclu Foundation Of Arizona
- Assets
- $6.0m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $2.2m
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ
- Founding
- 06/1972
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 23-7238580
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 03/2023, Aclu Foundation Of Arizona employed 24 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 03/2023, Aclu Foundation Of Arizona generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.3m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.3% 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:
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:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL PROGRAM - THE ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA PROVIDES LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO PERSONS WHOSE CIVIL LIBERTIES ARE THREATENED OR VIOLATED. IN FISCAL YEAR 2023, WE MAINTAINED A DOCKET OF 14 ACTIVE CASES CHALLENGING VIOLATIONS BY GOVERNMENT. WE FILED 1 NEW CASE AND SENT 8 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 $977,787 DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023. THE ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA PROCESSED 884 COMPLAINTS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS SEEKING LEGAL ASSISTANCE FROM US.
ORGANIZING - 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. THE ACLU FOUNDATION RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND DEVELOPS VOLUNTEER LEADERS. 39 VOLUNTEER LEADERS WERE RECRUITED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023.
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 14,089 IN 2023) 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 107 MENTIONS IN THE PRESS; 384,527 SOCIAL MEDIA HITS AND HAD 38,606 SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS, AND PUBLISHED OVER 14 BLOGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
May Lu President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nadia Mustafa Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Willits Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cassie Ramirez-Breneman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Abby Jenson General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Geoffrey Nail Equity Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $1,709,348 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,709,348 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $82,845 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $31,848 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,397,640 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $425,843 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,854 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $847,708 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $57,497 |
| Other employee benefits | $124,814 |
| Payroll taxes | $89,931 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $48,923 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,935 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $24,280 |
| Fees for services: Other | $56,700 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,832 |
| Office expenses | $95,087 |
| Information technology | $79,700 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $95,465 |
| Travel | $46,030 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,077 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,752 |
| All other expenses | $52 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,311,143 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $949,397 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $200,122 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $100,000 |
| 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 | $41,522 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,000 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,420,068 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,156,250 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $136,892 |
| Total assets | $6,009,251 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $190,250 |
| 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 | $219,526 |
| Total liabilities | $409,776 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,763,693 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $835,782 |
| 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 | $6,009,251 |