American Civil Liberties Union
- Assets
- $5.9m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/1972
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 52-0749684
Organization Overview
American Civil Liberties Union is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1972. 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 $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $869.8k during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.4% 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
PRESERVATION OF CIVIL LIBERTIES THROUGH ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGISLATIVE: WITH SOME SUCCESS, WE HAVE ENCOURAGED THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO PASS LAWS FRIENDLY TO CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS; WITH SOME SUCCESS, WE HAVE DISCOURAGED THE COUNCIL FROM PASSING LAWS INIMICAL TO CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.
EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ITS COMMITTEES FORMULATED CIVIL LIBERTIES POLICY RELATING TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Samuel Daughety President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Heidi Tseu Goulet Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Weingarten Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Greytak Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rebecca Cokley Equity Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Monica Hopkins Executive Director | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $571 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $571 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,315,325 |
| Investment income | $80,776 |
| 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 | $1,396,672 |
| 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. | $55,792 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $22,433 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $450,913 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $31,010 |
| Other employee benefits | $50,404 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,758 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,531 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,782 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $82,995 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,175 |
| Office expenses | $26,171 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $41,776 |
| Travel | $330 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,175 |
| Interest | $200 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,043 |
| Insurance | $9,169 |
| All other expenses | $3,031 |
| Total functional expenses | $869,828 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,172,532 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $3,705 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,436,350 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $290,795 |
| Total assets | $5,903,382 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $202,929 |
| Total liabilities | $202,929 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,638,664 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $61,789 |
| 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 | $5,903,382 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that American Civil Liberties Union has recieved totaling $87,100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Civil Liberties Union Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $50,000 |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: AFFILIATE PROGRAM, LOBBYING EXPENSES INCLUDED IN 501H EXPENDITURES | $25,000 |
The David & Anita Keller Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS AND COMBAT GLOBAL SUFFERING | $10,000 |
Gamay Family Foundation Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,000 |
The Arthur F And Isadora Dellheim Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Institute For Justice Arlington, VA | $118,219,089 | $38,984,471 |
American Center For Law And Justice Inc Virginia Beach, VA | $2,694,227 | $24,492,864 |
National Association For Gun Rights Inc Fredericksburg, VA | $3,761,291 | $15,555,397 |
People For The American Way Foundation Washington, DC | $11,850,277 | $6,120,086 |
Civil Rights Corps Washington, DC | $13,089,055 | $7,081,687 |
Gun Owners Of America Inc Springfield, VA | $9,655,984 | $8,674,177 |
National Redistricting Foundation Washington, DC | $10,161,512 | $9,689,030 |
Leadership Conference On Civil And Human Rights Inc Washington, DC | $5,151,123 | $5,837,651 |
Save The Children Action Network Washington, DC | $2,133,552 | $5,058,065 |
Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | $2,170,408 | $3,199,677 |
March On Maryland Inc Annapolis, MD | $3,121,880 | $6,897,403 |
Franklin Education Forum Washington, DC | $2,626,564 | $4,912,426 |