American Civil Liberties Union
- Assets
- $3.9m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
- Founding
- 12/1970
- Data as of
- 03/2024
- EIN
- 58-0951433
Organization Overview
American Civil Liberties Union is located in Atlanta, GA. 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 03/2024, American Civil Liberties Union generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $695.2k during the year ending 03/2024. While expenses have increased by 27.7% per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ACLU OF GEORGIA IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE CIVIL LIBERTIES ENSHRINED IN THE U.S. CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS. THROUGH LITIGATION, LOBBYING, AND COMMUNICATIONS, THE ACLU OF GEORGIA WORKS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE RIGHTS OF ALL CITIZENS OF GEORGIA WITHOUT POLITICAL PARTISANSHIP. FOREMOST AMONG THESE RIGHTS ARE FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND RELIGION, THE RIGHT TO EQUAL TREATMENT UNDER LAW, AND THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
1) LITIGATE CONSTITUTIONAL AND CIVIL LIBERTIES VIOLATIONS IN STATE, FEDERAL COURTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES; 2) PUBLIC EDUCATION TO BUILD AWARENESS ABOUT CIVIL LIBERTIES AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS; 3) COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO BUILD VOLUNTEER SUPPORT AND PARTNERSHIPS; 4) ADVOCACY TO PROTECT CIVIL LIBERTIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gail Podolsky National Board Rep | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeffrey A Willard 2nd Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Carlton Fields Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jack Kennedy President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lisa Aman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Graydon Gordian Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $794,017 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $180,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $974,017 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $161,937 |
| Investment income | $40,902 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $916 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,177,772 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $365,711 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $37,114 |
| Other employee benefits | $49,396 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,102 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,139 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $17,822 |
| Advertising and promotion | $22,950 |
| Office expenses | $10,349 |
| Information technology | $15,135 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $44,300 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $2,431 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $431 |
| All other expenses | $12,155 |
| Total functional expenses | $695,168 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,806,260 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $51,298 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,857,558 |
| 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 | $47,200 |
| Total liabilities | $47,200 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,810,358 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $3,857,558 |