American Civil Liberties Union is located in Milwaukee, WI. 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 03/2023, American Civil Liberties Union generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 32.9% 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
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WISCONSIN, INC. PROTECTS AND PROMOTES THE CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE OF WISCONSIN IN A NON-PARTISAN MANNER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE UNION CONTINUES TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICING REFORMS THROUGHOUT WISCONSIN, AS WELL AS BROAD CRIMINAL LEGAL REFORM. THE UNION ALSO ADVOCATES FOR THE EXPANSION OF VOTING RIGHTS, RACIAL JUSTICE, AND LGBTQ EQUALITY. THE UNION PARTICIPATES IN VARIOUS PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS IN THE STATE CAPITOL AND IN COALITIONAL WORK IN WISCONSIN. THE UNION MAINTAINS A WEBSITE PRESENCE TO KEEP INDIVIDUALS INFORMED ABOUT CIVIL LIBERTIES NEWS, AS WELL AS A SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE IN ORDER TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE UNION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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William Sulton President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Angela Lang Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leslie Fillingham Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill Lynch Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alonzo Kelly National Board Representative | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ananda Deacon Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $944,502 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $554,452 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,498,954 |
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 | $1,498,954 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $476,058 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,866 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $45,033 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $25,207 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $43,690 |
Information technology | $2,963 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $13,597 |
Travel | $718 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,336 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $500 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $750,000 |
Total functional expenses | $1,379,968 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $140,312 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,287,836 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $596,676 |
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 | $791 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,025,615 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $72,153 |
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 | $80,626 |
Total liabilities | $152,779 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,696,719 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $176,117 |
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 | $4,025,615 |