American Civil Liberties Union
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $2.4m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Founding
- 12/1970
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 34-0700606
Organization Overview
American Civil Liberties Union is located in Cleveland, OH. 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. 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 $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.2% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
CIVIL LIBERTIES ADVOCACY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BY TRACKING LEGISLATION AND PROVIDING TESTIMONY IN THE OHIO GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON MATTERS WHICH MAY IMPACT CIVIL LIBERTIES, THE ACLU OF OHIO SEEKS TO PROTECT AND EXPAND OHIOANS' FREEDOMS. THE ORGANIZATION RECENTLY CONTACTED LEGISLATORS OR PROVIDED TESTIMONY ON THE FOLLOWING ISSUES, AMONG OTHERS: CRIMINAL JUSTICE; DEATH PENALTY REPEAL; VOTING RIGHTS; LGBTQ NONDISCRIMINATION; FREE SPEECH; PRIVACY; AND REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS.
THE ORGANIZATION HAS PRIORITIZED BAIL REFORM AS ONE AVENUE TO CURBING MASS INCARCERATION AND ENDING RACIAL DISPARITIES IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM. STRATEGIES INCLUDE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, COALITION BUILDING, AND EDUCATION OF POLICY MAKERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF SUCH CHANGES.
THE ACLU OF OHIO UNDERTAKES OUTREACH EFFORTS TO ORGANIZE, ACTIVATE AND EMPOWER CITIZENS TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES AND LEGISLATION THAT ADVANCE SOCIAL AND RACIAL JUSTICE AND IMPACT THEIR RIGHTS. STRATEGIC TOOLS INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE AND GROUP MEETINGS, FORMATION OF ACTION TEAMS, WORKSHOPS, EMAILS, TEXTING, SOCIAL AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA, BRIEFING PAPERS, AND WEBSITE UPDATES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ebony Speakes-Hall President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Darlene English National Board Representat | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erik Meinhardt Vice President/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Becker Associate General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Besser General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adarsh Krishen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,120,784 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $541,600 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,662,384 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $11,955 |
| 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 | $2,096,245 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $569,610 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $35,446 |
| Other employee benefits | $98,586 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,792 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $13,053 |
| Information technology | $37,171 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $75,409 |
| Travel | $4,284 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,474 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $1,530 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,666 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,015,920 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,281,968 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $512,684 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,382,169 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,999 |
| Total assets | $4,179,820 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $392,879 |
| 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 | $392,879 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,786,941 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $4,179,820 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Civil Liberties Union has recieved totaling $4,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Wrocklage Family Charitablefoundation Goshen, OH PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $4,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Acton Institute For The Study Of Religion And Liberty Grand Rapids, MI | $18,578,686 | $8,804,881 |
American Civil Liberties Foundation Of Pennsylvania Inc Philadelphia, PA | $9,232,042 | $4,773,653 |
American Civil Liberties Union Fund Of Michigan Detroit, MI | $10,765,805 | $4,413,671 |
American Civil Liberties Union Detroit, MI | $4,485,791 | $2,421,193 |
Freedoms Foundation At Valley Forge Valley Forge, PA | $16,030,512 | $2,192,144 |
American Civil Liberties Union Philadelphia, PA | $7,985,609 | $2,648,337 |
Gildas Club Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, MI | $4,932,573 | $1,730,878 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Kentucky Foundation Inc Louisville, KY | $2,669,845 | $1,894,338 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Indiana Foundation Indianapolis, IN | $5,369,460 | $1,646,381 |
American Civil Liberties Union Cleveland, OH | $4,179,820 | $2,096,245 |
Training For Change Inc Philadelphia, PA | $588,561 | $863,381 |
Gunsdown Inc Youngstown, OH | $1,207,489 | $1,148,651 |