American Civil Liberties Union

Organization Overview

American Civil Liberties Union is located in Minneapolis, MN. 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 30 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 $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 33.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $546.2k during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.6% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM:BY DRAFTING EFFECTIVE LEGISLATION AND TESTIFYING ON BILLS WITH CIVIL LIBERTIES IMPLICATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION ENSURES THAT THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT SUCCEED IN INFRINGING ON INDIVIDUALS' RIGHTS.


COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM:EDUCATING AND ENGAGING THE PUBLIC IS KEY TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO EDUCATE MINNESOTANS ABOUT THEIR CIVIL LIBERTIES BY PROVIDING SCHOOLS WITH EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, BY SPEAKING IN PUBLIC ON CIVIL LIBERTIES, AND BY MOBILIZING INDIVIDUALS TO PERSONALLY ADVOCATE FOR THEIR RIGHTS.


LEGAL PROGRAM:THE ORGANIZATION PROTECTS INDIVIDUALS' CIVIL RIGHTS BY SELECTING, NEGOTIATING, AND TRYING CASES WITH THE POTENTIAL TO ESTABLISH LEGAL PRECEDENT, BROADEN INTERPRETATION, AND STRENGTHEN CIVIL LIBERTIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS WHO DONATE THEIR TIME AND EXPERTISE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CAUSE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,182,206
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$123,046
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,305,252
Total Program Service Revenue$40,000
Investment income $32
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,345,305

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that American Civil Liberties Union has recieved totaling $118,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Civil Liberties Union Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: AFFILIATE PROGRAM

$90,000
Lulu Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTION DEFENSE FUND

$25,000
Caliber Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE OF THE CHARITY

$2,500
Charles B Sweatt Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,000
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