American Civil Liberties Union

Organization Overview

American Civil Liberties Union is located in Phoenix, AZ. 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 03/2022, American Civil Liberties Union generated $2.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 46.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $980.1k during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 38.7% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION AND PRESERVE AND EXTEND CIVIL LIBERTIES (CONT. ON SCHEDULE O)IN ARIZONA THROUGH LOBBYING, GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THROUGH TARGETED COMMUNICATIONS, AND TRADITIONAL AND ONLINE MEDIA, THE ACLU OF ARIZONA HELPS INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT CURRENT OR PROPOSED LAWS, POLICIES OR BALLOT MEASURES THAT IMPACT CIVIL LIBERTIES. WE WORK TO INFLUENCE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND POLICYMAKERS AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS TO PROTECT CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND USE A VARIETY OF COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES TO ENGAGE OUR MEMBERS, (WHICH TOTALED 15,262 IN 2022) AND SUPPORTERS IN ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING, CHANGING PUBLIC OPINION, RESPONDING TO CIVIL LIBERTIES-RELATED NEWS ITEMS AND INFLUENCING DECISION MAKERS. THE ACLU OF ARIZONA HAD 37,406 SUBSCRIBERS ON OUR EMAIL LIST AND MAINTAINED A WEBSITE THAT ATTRACTED 119,000 HITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND HAD 37,236 SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS.


THE ACLU OF ARIZONA UTILIZES GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM TO RECRUIT, TRAIN AND MOBILIZE ACLU MEMBERS AND ACTIVISTS IN THE FIGHT TO PROTECT OUR CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES. WE BELIEVE IN ELEVATING THE VOICES OF DIRECTLY IMPACTED PEOPLE TO SHARE THEIR STORIES, HELP DEVELOP POLICY GOALS AND LEAD DISCUSSIONS WITH POLICYMAKERS. THROUGH A VARIETY OF OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING TRAININGS, PHONE BANKS, WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND CONVERSATIONS, THE ACLU OF ARIZONA RECRUITS, TRAINS AND DEVELOPS VOLUNTEER LEADERS, WHILE ALSO EDUCATING PEOPLE IN COMMUNITIES STATEWIDE ABOUT THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND IMPORTANT CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES. AS PART OF OUR ORGANIZING/ADVOCACY EFFORTS, WE RECRUITED 24 FORMERLY INCARCERATED VOLUNTEERS TO LEAD OUR CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY EFFORTS AND CONDUCTED 168 ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS TO EXPAND OUR VOLUNTEER/LEADER BASE. A TOTAL OF 101 PEOPLE ATTENDED SMART JUSTICE WELCOME SESSIONS IN 2022 TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CAMPAIGN GOALS AND ACTIVITIES. WE HELD FORMERLY INCARCERATED BREAKFASTS TO HELP PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCE INFORMATION TO 78 FORMERLY INCARCERATED PERSONS.


THE ACLU OF ARIZONA LOBBIES ARIZONA LEGISLATORS AND MEMBERS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES, INCLUDING SCHOOL BOARDS, TO TAKE ACTION ON PUBLIC POLICIES THAT IMPACT CIVIL LIBERTIES. WE ENGAGE IN RESEARCH AND POLICY ANALYSIS IN ORDER TO DEVELOP AND DRAFT POLICIES AND TAKE POSITIONS AND ACTIONS ON BALLOT MEASURES THAT IMPACT CIVIL LIBERTIES. DURING THE 2021 FISCAL YEAR, THE ACLU OF ARIZONA'S LOBBYING-RELATED ACTIVITIES INCLUDED TESTIFYING BEFORE MEMBERS OF THE ARIZONA LEGISLATURE AND SUBMITTING 17 WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS TO THOSE ELECTED OFFICIALS. DURING THE 2022 SESSION, THE ACLU OF ARIZONA ASSISTED IN DEFEATING 70 BILLS THAT WOULD HAVE THREATENED CIVIL LIBERTIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Nadia Mustafa
Vice President
$0
Cassie Ramirez Breneman
Treasurer
$0
Leticia DE La Vara
National Board Representative
$0
Geoffrey Nail
Equity Officer
$0
May Lu
President
$0
Abby Jensen
General Counsel
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$963,358
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,405,352
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,368,710
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $6,173
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 $2,374,883

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that American Civil Liberties Union has recieved totaling $1,293,522.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
American Civil Liberties Union Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: AFFILIATE PROGRAM

$1,257,052
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: AFFILIATE PROGRAM; FOR WORK THAT IS CHARITABLE WITHIN THE MEANING OF 501C3

$31,470
The Eckstein Family Foundation

Phoenix, AZ

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$5,000
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