American Civil Liberties Union is located in Jackson, MS. 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 $240.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 40.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $104.9k during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 46.8% 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE, DEFEND, AND EXTEND CIVIL LIBERTIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGISLATION - PROMOTE LEGISLATION WHICH EXTENDS CIVIL LIBERTIES TO ALL MISSISSIPPIANS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION.
LITIGATION -CHALLENGE IN THE US AND STATE COURTS WHICH DISCRIMINATE AGAINST OR DISENFRANCHISE MS RESIDENTS BECAUSE OF RACE, AGE, GENDER, ETHNICITY, RELIGION OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION.
ADVOCACY - ENGAGE AND EMPOWER COMMUNITIES, PARTICULARLY UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES, THROUGH KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAININGS AND CIVIL ENGAGEMENT FORUMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Melanie Deas National Board Rep/ Aeo | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephen Silberman Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cathy Garrett Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Roach Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sherrin Roberts Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Wendy Thompson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $480 |
Fundraising events | $6,220 |
Related organizations | $233,811 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $240,511 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $240,511 |
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 | $30,603 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,376 |
Other employee benefits | $4,686 |
Payroll taxes | $2,944 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,613 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,773 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,100 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,457 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $332 |
Travel | $5,196 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,388 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $104,948 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $338,133 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $268,392 |
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 | $606,525 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $333 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $333 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $606,192 |
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 | $606,525 |