American Civil Liberties Union is located in Nashville, TN. 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 $280.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $262.3k during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.5% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO PROTECT AND EXPAND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES THROUGH LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY & LOBBYING EFFORTS AT BOTH THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT'S ROLE WITHIN ACLUF-TN IS TO INTEGRATE OUR MISSION WITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE, COLLABORATING WITH PARTNERS AND INDIVIDUALS TO BUILD A MOVEMENT AND MOBILIZE IN SUPPORT OF BOLD, IMPACTFUL CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS CHANGES IN OUR STATE. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ADVOCACY AT ACLU-TN CENTERS THE EXPERIENCES AND LEADERSHIP OF DIRECTLY IMPACTED PEOPLE WHILE ENSURING THAT NON-IMPACTED ALLIES PARTICIPATE IN EFFECTIVE AND SUBSTANTIVE ACTION.
THE POLICY PROGRAM MONITORS AND ATTEMPTS TO INFLUENCE A WIDE RANGE OF LEGISLATION AFFECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS. IN ADDITION, WE ARE CONSULTED BY LEGISLATORS AND THEIR STAFF MEMBERS ON CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES AND PRESENT EXPERT TESTIMONY. WE ALSO WORK IN COALITION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHO SHARE SIMILAR GOALS, AND TOGETHER, WE WORK EITHER FOR OR AGAINST LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER POLICY INITIATIVES.
THE ACLU - TN LEGAL PROGRAM AIMS TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. WE MEET THIS GOAL BY PROVIDING GUIDANCE, ENGAGING IN ADVOCACY, AND (AS A LAST RESORT) LITIGATION. WE PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION, FREE OF CHARGE, FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WHOSE CIVIL LIBERTIES HAVE BEEN THREATENED OR DENIED. WE ALSO SUBMIT FRIEND-OF-THE-COURT BRIEFS IN APPROPRIATE CASES. THROUGH SUCH LITIGATION, OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN INDIVIDUAL CASES AND ESTABLISH LEGAL PRECEDENTS THAT WILL BE OF ENDURING VALUE IN TENNESSEE AND ACROSS THE NATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Bruce Barry Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Stephanie Ditenhafer Member (left 09/22) | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chandra Flint Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mona Frederick Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Katie Hannah Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan L Kay Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $7,092 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $137,501 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $129,637 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $274,230 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,730 |
Investment income | $4,594 |
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 | $280,554 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $54,402 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $19,829 |
Other employee benefits | $3,646 |
Payroll taxes | $4,197 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $84,748 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $29,982 |
Office expenses | $15,133 |
Information technology | $2,349 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $28,919 |
Travel | $601 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $389 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,473 |
All other expenses | $16,681 |
Total functional expenses | $262,349 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $199,973 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $396,527 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $9,898 |
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 | $20,833 |
Total assets | $627,231 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $196 |
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 | $215,356 |
Total liabilities | $215,552 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $338,230 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $73,449 |
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 | $627,231 |