American Civil Liberties Union
- Assets
- $787.4k
- Revenue
- $343.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 12/1970
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 42-0892616
Organization Overview
American Civil Liberties Union is located in Des Moines, IA. 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 $343.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $186.6k during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.6% 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
TO SUPPORT AND PROTECT THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF IOWA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGISLATIVE & POLICY PROGRAM SERVICES: (1) LED SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGN TO PERSUADE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FROM USING ARPA FUNDS TO BUILD A NEW AND EXPANDED JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER. (2) CONTINUED OUR FULL-TIME PRESENCE AT THE IOWA STATE LEGISLATURE, PROVIDING ADVICE ON AND ADVOCATING FOR PRO-CIVIL LIBERTIES LEGISLATION, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON FIXING RACIAL DISPARITIES IN HOUSING LAW. (3) ESTABLISHED THE ACLU AS THE PREMIER LAW OFFICE IN THE STATE AMONG NEW LEGISLATORS WHO WERE ELECTED AFTER REDISTRICTING. (4) ADVOCATED FOR THE FIRST AMENDMENT BY SUPPORTING AN ANTI-SLAPP (STRATEGIC LAWSUIT AGAINST PUBLIC PARTICIPATION) BILL. (5) ADVOCATED FOR LGBT RIGHTS BY OPPOSING NUMEROUS BILLS AND AMENDMENTS THAT WOULD TAKE AWAY RIGHTS FROM AND ALLOW DISCRIMINATION AGAINST LGBT IOWANS. (6) ADVOCATED FOR LEASE TERMINATION FOR SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. (7) ADVOCATED FOR CHANGE IN LAW TO EXPAND IOWA'S OPEN RECORDS LAW; ADVANCED THROUGH COMMITTEES IN BOTH THE IOWA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE IOWA SENATE. (8) ADVOCATED FOR RACIAL JUSTICE REFORM THROUGH CONTINUING TO MANAGE THE BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO EXPUNGE UNPROVED EVICTION ALLEGATIONS, AND ALLOW FOR SOME COMPLETED EVICTIONS TO BE EXPUNGED, AN ISSUE WITH A SIGNIFICANTLY DISPARATE IMPACT ON AFRICAN-AMERICAN WOMEN. THE BILL PASSED 95-0 THROUGH THE IOWA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND IS CONSIDERED ALIVE FOR THE NEXT LEGISLATIVE SESSION. (9) CONTINUED THE MULTI-YEAR PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN DURING THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION INCLUDING LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SKILLS TRAININGS. TOPICS INCLUDED HOW TO ENGAGE YOUR LEGISLATOR, HOW TO WRITE A LETTER TO THE EDITOR, LEGISLATIVE UPDATES, AND HOW THE IOWA LEGISLATURE WORKS. CONTINUED TO PROVIDE LEGISLATIVE TOOLKITS ON CITIZEN ADVOCACY FOR ACLU SUPPORTERS. (10) ADVOCATED FOR EVICTION EXPUNGEMENT LEGISLATION, AND AGAINST ANTI-TRANSGENDER LEGISLATION THROUGH MESSAGES TO LEGISLATORS, WITH 60% OF STATE LEGISLATORS RECEIVING ONE OR MORE MESSAGES FROM A LOCAL ACLU MEMBER. (11) ADVOCATED AGAINST ABORTION RESTRICTIONS THROUGH MESSAGES TO LEGISLATORS.
PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM SERVICES: PROVIDED EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY CONTENT REGARDING CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS VIA AFFILIATE WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS INCLUDING FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Munsterman Stefanie President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Giller Andy Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peterson Caitlin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vong Reiff Leng Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lain Erin Equity Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lantz Marilyn At-Large Executive Committee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $2,916 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $317,605 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $338,021 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,852 |
| 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 | $343,873 |
| 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. | $18,917 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,971 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $90,757 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,488 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,147 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,376 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,406 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $255 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,349 |
| Information technology | $22,895 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,364 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,781 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,335 |
| Insurance | $858 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $186,597 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $44,011 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $246,450 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $214,528 |
| 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 | $738 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $331 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $281,364 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $787,422 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,686 |
| 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 | $62,686 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $722,934 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,802 |
| 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 | $787,422 |