American Constitution Society For Law And Policy
- Assets
- $5.8m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 54
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 05/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 52-2313694
Organization Overview
American Constitution Society For Law And Policy is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2022, American Constitution Society For Law And Policy employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Constitution Society For Law And Policy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, American Constitution Society For Law And Policy generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.3% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION SOCIETY FOR LAW AND POLICY (ACS) BELIEVES THAT THE CONSTITUTION IS "OF THE PEOPLE, BY THE PEOPLE, AND FOR THE PEOPLE." ACS INTERPRETS THE CONSTITUTION BASED ON ITS TEXT AND AGAINST THE BACKDROP OF HISTORY AND LIVED EXPERIENCE. THROUGH A DIVERSE NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF PROGRESSIVE LAWYERS, LAW STUDENTS, JUDGES, SCHOLARS AND MANY OTHERS, ACS WORKS TO UPHOLD THE CONSTITUTION IN THE 21ST CENTURY BY ENSURING THAT LAW IS A FORCE FOR PROTECTING OUR DEMOCRACY AND THE PUBLIC INTEREST AND FOR IMPROVING PEOPLE'S LIVES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NETWORK ADVANCEMENT: THE DEPARTMENT OF NETWORK ADVANCEMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR STRENGTHENING ACS' NETWORK AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT TO BUILD A MORE INFLUENTIAL AND DIVERSE PROGRESSIVE LEGAL COMMUNITY. THIS DEPARTMENT FOCUSES ON ENSURING THAT ACS' MISSION IS CARRIED OUT AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL WHILE SERVING THE NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS. IT MANAGES ACS' STUDENT AND LAWYER CHAPTERS, ENSURES CONTINUITY OF MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDES CAREER ASSISTANCE AND MENTORING BOTH TO STUDENTS AND LAWYERS, AND ENSURES THAT ACS IS PLUGGED INTO PROJECTS AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL WHERE THE NETWORK CAN HELP ADD CAPACITY TO THE BROADER PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY.
CONVENTION: THE ANNUAL ACS NATIONAL CONVENTION BRINGS TOGETHER LAWYERS, JUDGES, ACADEMICS, POLICYMAKERS AND LAW STUDENTS TO ATTEND SUBSTANTIVE PANELS, PARTICIPATE IN PROJECT AND CHAPTER ORGANIZING MEETINGS AND NETWORK WITH OTHERS. THE CONVENTION INCLUDES DOZENS OF SPEECHES AND PANELS ON A WIDE RANGE OF LEGAL AND POLICY ISSUES WITH LEADING FIGURES IN EACH AREA, AS WELL AS MEETINGS IN WHICH MEMBERS CAN ORGANIZE BY ISSUE INTEREST AND GEOGRAPHY AND A STUDENT LEADERSHIP RETREAT. THE CONVENTION IS DESIGNED TO STIMULATE THOUGHT AND ENERGIZE PEOPLE TO WORK TOWARD ACCOMPLISHING ACS' MISSION.
COMMUNICATIONS: THE EFFORTS OF ACS'S COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT INCLUDE MEDIA OUTREACH TO PROMOTE ACS'S POSITIONS, PROGRAMS, EXPERTS, AND RESOURCES; DEVELOPING AND ENHANCING ACS'S PUBLIC PLATFORMS, INCLUDING ITS WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, AND ITS BROKEN LAW PODCAST; AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, INCLUDING GRAPHICS AND VIDEO.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Russell Feingold President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $429,225 |
Peter Karanjia Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Roscoe Jones Jr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Adeleye Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gabriella Barbosa Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Califano Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Nexus Direct Direct Mail Marketing | 12/30/22 | $329,775 |
Clarify Agency Digital Advertising | 12/30/22 | $107,500 |
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 | $5,976,760 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $26,940 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,976,760 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $152,701 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$89,100 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,077,061 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $28,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $438,083 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,605 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,587,126 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $64,231 |
| Other employee benefits | $315,504 |
| Payroll taxes | $295,248 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $39,882 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,154 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $387,190 |
| Advertising and promotion | $37,065 |
| Office expenses | $626,788 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,924 |
| Travel | $68,754 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $463,581 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $90,136 |
| Insurance | $42,346 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,588,977 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $787,276 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,801,957 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $722,110 |
| 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 | $91,180 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $70,344 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $310,896 |
| Total assets | $5,783,763 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $322,766 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,075 |
| 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 | $364,153 |
| Total liabilities | $694,994 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,940,318 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,148,451 |
| 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 | $5,783,763 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Constitution Society For Law And Policy has awarded $75,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COMMITTEE FOR A FAIR JUDICIARY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $75,000 |