American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Tennessee Inc is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 1976. 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 an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Tennessee Inc 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 03/2022, American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Tennessee Inc generated $1.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.0% 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
TO PROTECT AND EXPAND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION; TO PROVIDE LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO AGGRIEVED PERSONS; TO PROVIDE BILL OF RIGHTS PROTECTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE UNDERLYING PHILOSOPHY GUIDING ACLUF-TN'S COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM IS THAT TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS, YOU MUST EXERCISE THEM; AND TO EXERCISE THEM,YOU MUST KNOW THEM. WE INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES BY SPONSORING FORUMS AND MEETINGS, PREPARING AND DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS BOTH ONLINE AND OFF, WORKING IN COALITION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON ISSUES OF MUTUAL CONCERN, ENGAGING SUPPORTERS THROUGH EMAIL MARKETING AND ONLINE MOBILIZATION, FOSTERING DIALOGUE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES ACROSS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, AND SPEAKING REGULARLY TO THE MEDIA ON CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES.
THE GOAL OF THE ACLUF-TN LEGAL PROGRAM IS 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 NOT ONLY TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN INDIVIDUAL CASES, BUT ALSO TO ESTABLISH LEGAL PRECEDENTS THAT WILL BE OF ENDURING VALUE IN TENNESSEE AND ACROSS THE NATION.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM MONITORS AND ATTEMPTS TO INFLUENCE A WIDE RANGE OF LEGISLATION AFFECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS. IN ADDITION, WE ARE CONSULTED BY LEGISLATORS AND THEIR STAFF MEMBERS ON CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES AND WE PRESENT EXPERT TESTIMONY. WE ALSO WORK IN COALITION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHO SHARE SIMILAR GOALS, AND TOGETHER WE WORK EITHER FOR OR AGAINST LEGISTATIVE INTIATIVES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Hedy Weinberg Executive Director | Officer | 24 | $115,900 |
Rosevelt Noble Affiliate Equity Officer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Paula Williams Board President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Amy Seigenthaler Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Buzz Sienknecht Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Taylor Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $567,162 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,023,516 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,590,678 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $103,948 |
Investment income | $4,021 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,362 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,345 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,719,354 |
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. | $126,669 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $28,079 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $659,847 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,349 |
Other employee benefits | $100,653 |
Payroll taxes | $57,897 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $17,936 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,983 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,066 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $50,637 |
Information technology | $19,826 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $102,568 |
Travel | $1,871 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $556 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,099 |
Insurance | $10,509 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,261,186 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $221,410 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,337,166 |
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 | $8,998 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $312,069 |
Investments—other securities | $328,034 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $391,685 |
Total assets | $3,599,362 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $93,034 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $14,694 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $107,728 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,203,776 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $287,858 |
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 | $3,599,362 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Tennessee Inc has recieved totaling $125,108.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Msb Cockayne Fund Inc Nashville, TN PURPOSE: TO FURTHER ONE OR MORE OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | $50,000 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Ohio Foundation Inc Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: TO ADDRESS THE CIVIL LIBERTIES CHALLENGES IN THE SOUTH THAT ARE ROOTED IN ITS UNIQUE HISTORY OF RACIAL OPPRESSION AND VIOLENCE AND EQUALLY REMARKABLE HISTORY OF CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLES AND VICTORIES. | $41,666 |
The Community Fdn Of Middle Tn Inc Nashville, TN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING GREAT WORK OF THE ACLU | $25,000 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,442 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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National Association For Gun Rights Inc Fredericksburg, VA | $3,761,291 | $15,555,397 |
Gun Owners Of America Inc Springfield, VA | $9,655,984 | $8,674,177 |
The Center For Organizational Research And Education Arlington, VA | $2,527,191 | $3,625,969 |
Southeastern Legal Foundation Inc Roswell, GA | $8,031,710 | $2,699,588 |
Aclu Foundation Of Georgia Inc Atlanta, GA | $2,041,629 | $2,619,886 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of North Carolina Legl Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | $7,680,539 | $3,131,930 |
Veterans In Defense Of Liberty Springfield, MO | $652,380 | $2,440,381 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Missouri Foundation St Louis, MO | $4,797,487 | $1,820,036 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Kentucky Foundation Inc Louisville, KY | $2,669,845 | $1,894,338 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Alabama Foundation Montgomery, AL | $3,094,866 | $2,099,537 |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Tennessee Inc Nashville, TN | $3,599,362 | $1,719,354 |
American Civil Liberties Union Raleigh, NC | $6,739,244 | $1,890,045 |