Civil Liberties Defense Center is located in Eugene, OR. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Civil Liberties Defense Center employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Civil Liberties Defense Center 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 12/2023, Civil Liberties Defense Center generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 17.6% per year over the past 6 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CIVIL LIBERTIES DEFENSE CENTER (CLDC) EDUCATES THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THEIR RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES UNDER THE US CONSTITUTION AND PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SUPPORT TO CLIMATE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVISTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE CIVIL LIBERTIES DEFENSE CENTERS JUSTICE IN ACTION PROGRAM 1. PROVIDES LEGAL DEFENSE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVISTS AND MOVEMENTS; AND 2. PROTECTS CIVIL LIBERTIES THROUGH IMPACT LITIGATION. 2023 PROGRAM PRIORITIES INCLUDED FEDERAL AND STATE LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL, CLIMATE, AND INDIGENOUS ACTIVISTS, REPRODUCTIVE AND RACIAL JUSTICE, AS WELL AS OTHER SOCIAL JUSTICE CAUSES. WE DEFEND ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS FIGHTING BACK AGAINST LAWFARE AND SLAPP SUITS, AS WELL AS LITIGATING CIVIL RIGHTS AND POLICE MISCONDUCT LAWSUITS.
CLDCS DISSENT AND DEMOCRACY PROGRAM EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS ACTIVISTS, ORGANIZATIONS, FUNDERS AND ATTORNEYS WITH LEGAL INFORMATION AND BEST PRACTICES FOR RESILIENTLY ENGAGING IN POLITICAL CHANGE WORK, INCLUDING BY OFFERING ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERSHIPS TO CLDC FOR ORGS WITHOUT ATTORNEYS OR LEGAL SUPPORT. PROGRAM PRIORITIES INCLUDED A WIDE MENU OF ONLINE AND IN -PERSON KNOW YOUR RIGHTS & RISKS TRAININGS, DIGITAL SECURITY, AND MOVEMENT LAWYER TRAININGS AND MENTORSHIP FOR LAW STUDENTS, LAWYERS AND LEGAL WORKERS. OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE ACCESSIBILITY AND LANGUAGE TRANSLATION OPTIONS WHEN REQUESTED AND/OR AVAILABLE. WE PARTNER WITH OTHER NGOS AROUND THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING IN SEVERAL NATIONAL COALITIONS TO DEFEND A VIBRANT CIVIC SPACE AND SUPPORT MOVEMENTS INTENT ON BUILDING A HEALTHIER PLANET FOR ALL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lauren Regan Executive Directorattny | Trustee | 40 | $100,164 |
Kerul Dyer Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Moss Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dania Rose Colegrove Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Hames-Garcia Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dana Johnson President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
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 | $1,057,844 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $36,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,057,844 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $46,335 |
Investment income | $6,849 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $808 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$4,180 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $355 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,110,605 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $101,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,150 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $401,920 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $41,478 |
Payroll taxes | $60,634 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $307,356 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,245 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,345 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,374 |
Office expenses | $2,005 |
Information technology | $16,147 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,918 |
Travel | $32,994 |
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 | $10,375 |
All other expenses | $27,953 |
Total functional expenses | $1,081,286 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $245,128 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $113,415 |
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 | $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 | $7,058 |
Total assets | $365,601 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,835 |
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 | $3,484 |
Total liabilities | $7,319 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $123,107 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $235,175 |
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 | $365,601 |