American Civil Liberties Union
- Assets
- $448.9k
- Revenue
- $194.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Founding
- 12/1970
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 27-1942885
Organization Overview
American Civil Liberties Union is located in Columbia, SC. The organization was established in 1970. 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, American Civil Liberties Union employed 13 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 03/2022, American Civil Liberties Union generated $194.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $93.4k during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF SOUTH CAROLINA IS A NONPARTISAN MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION THAT IS ORGANIZED AND WILL OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING SOCIAL WELFARE BY WORKING TO MAINTAIN AND ADVANCE ON BEHALF OF ALL INDIVIDUALS IN SOUTH CAROLINA THE PRINCIPLES OF INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY AND EQUALITY ENSHRINED IN THE UNITED STATES AND SOUTH CAROLINA CONSTITUTIONS AND IN OUR NATION'S CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS, THEREBY PROMOTING THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE OF ALL INDIVIDUALS IN SOUTH CAROLINA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GOVERNMENTAL ADVOCACY PROMOTES THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF SOUTH CAROLINA THROUGH LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH ADVOCACY IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ACLU OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATES ARE A PRESENCE IN SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATURES, WHERE THEY WORK TO ADDRESS CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES. THE ACLU OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S LEGISLATIVE POLICY TEAM WORKS TO ENSURE THAT PROPOSED SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATION MOVES TOWARDS THE CIVIL LIBERTIES GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ACLU OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOST EVENTS WITH THE PUBLIC AND MEETS WITH SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATORS TO FURTHER THE LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT FOR SPECIFIC CIVIL LIBERTIES MATTERS IN THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND FORUMS ARE HELD ADDRESSING MATTERS THAT ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF SOUTH CAROLINA'S SOCIAL WELFARE MISSION AND INCREASES THE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENTIRE MISSION AMOUNG ALL INDIVIDUALS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THE ACLU OF SOUTH CAROLINA PREPARES NEWLETTERS, UPDATES TO ITS WEBSITES, MEDIA INTERVIEWS, SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATES, MEETINGS AND EVENTS PROVIDING EDUCATION TO ITS MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC CONCERNING A RANGE OF CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES. OUR EMPHASIS IS FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS TO FREE SPEECH, ASSOCIATION AND ASSEMBLY; THE RIGHT TO EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW; THE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS AND FAIR TREATMENT WHEN THE LOSS OF LIBERTY OR PROPERTY IS AT SAKE; AND THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND FREEDOM FROM UNWARRANTED GOVERNMENT INTRUSION INTO PERSONAL AND PRIVATE AFFAIRS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Frank Knaack Executive Director | Officer | 7 | $9,110 |
Nan Johnston Affiliate Equity Officer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Carole Gunter Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Redmond Treasurer | Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Hollis France Vice President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Stuart Andrews President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,341 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $189,583 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,350 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,350 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $194,274 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $194,274 |
| 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. | $9,110 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,555 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $40,872 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,131 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,398 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,986 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,906 |
| Information technology | $879 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,287 |
| Travel | $26 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $729 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $834 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $93,351 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $264,322 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $118,972 |
| 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 | $913 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $64,721 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $448,928 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $201 |
| 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 | $27,183 |
| Total liabilities | $27,384 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $405,829 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,715 |
| 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 | $448,928 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Civil Liberties Union has recieved totaling $25,212.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Civil Liberties Union Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $23,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,212 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Southeastern Legal Foundation Inc Roswell, GA | $8,031,710 | $2,699,588 |
Aclu Foundation Of Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | $2,041,629 | $2,619,886 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of North Carolina Legl Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | $7,680,539 | $3,131,930 |
American Civil Liberties Union Raleigh, NC | $6,739,244 | $1,890,045 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of South Carolina Foundation Inc Columbia, SC | $1,406,028 | $674,496 |
North Carolina Center On Actual Innocence Durham, NC | $343,312 | $685,691 |
National African American Gun Association Inc Griffin, GA | $482,631 | $903,300 |
American Civil Liberties Union Atlanta, GA | $3,396,465 | $1,872,770 |
Vantage Pointe Inc Wilmington, NC | $164,266 | $0 |
Mothers And Their Children Raleigh, NC | $62,697 | $119,076 |
South Carolinians For Alternatives To The Death Penalty Greenville, SC | $133,563 | $227,618 |
Asheville-Buncombe Community Relations Council Asheville, NC | $43,662 | $79,492 |