American Civil Liberties Union is located in Baltimore, MD. 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 $2.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $301.8k during the year ending 03/2023. 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
THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO EMPOWER MARYLANDERS TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS SO THAT THE LAW VALUES AND UPLIFTS THEIR HUMANITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT CONSTITUTIONAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS THROUGH LITIGATION, PUBLIC ADVOCACY, LEGISLATIVE OUTREACH, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Homayra Ziad President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Chinyere Okonkwo Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Eric S Gillman Finance Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Aimy Avila Pena Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Toni Holness Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
John Sondheim Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Glastechs Llc It Assistance | 3/30/22 | $196,365 |
Almas Alchemy Dba Jean Lloyd Consul Consulting | 3/30/22 | $108,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $338,968 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $338,968 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,502,383 |
Investment income | $214,165 |
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 | $2,055,516 |
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. | $17,771 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,876 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $120,976 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,297 |
Other employee benefits | $27,440 |
Payroll taxes | $11,321 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,045 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $65,425 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,230 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $12,630 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,413 |
Travel | $96 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $156 |
All other expenses | $112 |
Total functional expenses | $301,786 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $429,730 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,014,795 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $547,115 |
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 | $247 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,592,724 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $10,584,611 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,891 |
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 | $220,645 |
Total liabilities | $235,536 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $10,321,289 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $27,786 |
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 | $10,584,611 |