American Civil Liberties Union
- Assets
- $20.5m
- Revenue
- $4.4m
- Investments
- $15.9k
- Employees
- 58
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 12/1970
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 91-0683589
Organization Overview
American Civil Liberties Union is located in Seattle, WA. 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. As of 03/2022, American Civil Liberties Union employed 58 individuals. 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 $4.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.1% 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 EXTEND CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TO TAKE ACTION TO FURTHER THOSE LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE DEPARTMENTS IN OUR INTEGRATED ADVOCACY PROGRAM DEFEND AND EXPAND CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES THROUGH PUBLIC POLICY ENGAGEMENT. THE POLITICAL STRATEGIES DEPARTMENT (PSD) DEVELOPS AND IMPLEMENTS NON-PARTISAN POLITICAL ADVOCACY STRATEGIES TO MOVE DECISION MAKERS ON ACLU OF WASHINGTONS POLICY PRIORITIES. THE DEPARTMENT COMPRISES ACLU-WAS LEGISLATIVE AND FIELD PROGRAMS, INCLUDING LOBBYING, COALITION BUILDING, AND ACTIVIST ENGAGEMENT. PSD IDENTIFIES INDIVIDUALS IN POSITIONS TO IMPACT ACLU POLICY GOALS AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT, POLICY ADVOCACY GROUP, AND ALIGNED COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PLAN AND EXECUTE CAMPAIGNS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS.
THE ACLU ENGAGES IN PUBLIC POLICY WORK AT THE LOCAL AND STATE LEVELS TO PROMOTE FREEDOM, EQUITY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. ACLU EXPERTS PROVIDE LEGAL AND POLICY EXPERTISE TO AGENCIES AND LEGISLATIVE BODIES THAT ARE GRAPPLING WITH PLANS, POLICIES, STATE RULES, OR LEGISLATION THAT IMPACT CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES. OUR POLICY SPECIALISTS FOCUS ON CIVIL LIBERTIES IN THE AREAS OF TECHNOLOGY AND PRIVACY RIGHTS, YOUTH, DRUG POLICY, HEALTH CARE, IMMIGRATION, POLICING, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE. THE ACLU IS FREQUENTLY INVITED BY PUBLIC OFFICIALS TO JOIN AS A STAKEHOLDER IN POLICY DEVELOPMENT. OUR LEGISLATIVE WORK IS ENHANCED BY ADVOCACY STRATEGIES THAT ENGAGE AND MOBILIZE OUR SUPPORTERS. WE ACCOMPLISH OUR WORK IN COALITION WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE MOST DIRECTLY IMPACTED.
USING TRADITIONAL AND NEW MEDIA, THE ACLU-WA COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES INFORMATION AND ONGOING EDUCATION TO OUR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC WITH RESPECT TO A WIDE SCOPE OF CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES AND CONCERNS. THE ACLU-WA IS IN DAILY CONTACT WITH MEDIA OUTLETS TO DEVELOP ARTICLES, FRAME ISSUES AND INFLUENCE OPINIONS. THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT COORDINATES EVENTS, A SPEAKERS BUREAU, AND STUDENT OUTREACH. WE PUBLISH A NEWSLETTER, MAINTAIN A WEB SITE, WWW.ACLU-WA.ORG, AND ENGAGE SUPPORTERS VIA A VARIETY OF SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS.
ANNUAL FUND REVENUE SHARING WITH NATIONAL AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alison Holcomb Political Director | Officer | 37.5 | $166,155 |
Michele Storms Executive Director | Officer | 12.2 | $72,722 |
Brian Robick Communications Director | Officer | 15 | $60,719 |
Antoinette Davis Deputy Director From 012022 | Officer | 11.8 | $52,628 |
Shareef Abduhr-Rahmaan Finance Director | Officer | 11.8 | $46,443 |
Karen Riley Director Of Human Resources | Officer | 11.8 | $42,914 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,483,916 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $753,075 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,236,991 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $167,182 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$2,750 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,403,808 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,414,197 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,123 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $373,389 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $82,017 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,003,756 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $249,454 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $116,232 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $50,053 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $106,786 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,570 |
| Office expenses | $19,880 |
| Information technology | $32,202 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $283,305 |
| Travel | $10,839 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,029 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $487,339 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,061 |
| Insurance | $17,015 |
| All other expenses | $10,651 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,393,586 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $745,084 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,560,762 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $289,658 |
| 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 | $122,320 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $13,914,141 |
| Investments—other securities | $15,946 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $861,291 |
| Total assets | $20,509,202 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $114,646 |
| 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 | $1,427,610 |
| Total liabilities | $1,542,256 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,633,109 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,333,837 |
| 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 | $20,509,202 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Civil Liberties Union has awarded $1,084,516 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TREATMENT FIRST WASHINGTON PURPOSE: SUPPORT TFW Campaign | $887,961 |
Seattle, WA PURPOSE: SUPPORT I-90 | $196,555 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that American Civil Liberties Union has recieved totaling $5,879.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Block-Leavitt Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS. | $5,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $150 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $111 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $104 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $64 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $50 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $41,925,983 |
| Earnings | $7,395,052 |
| Admin Expense | $364,198 |
| Net Contributions | $12,441 |
| Grants | $1,874,856 |
| Ending Balance | $47,094,422 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Civil Liberties Union Of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | $57,896,259 | $9,471,494 |
Second Amendment Foundation Bellevue, WA | $8,657,410 | $7,369,700 |
American Civil Liberties Union Seattle, WA | $20,509,202 | $4,403,808 |
Oregon Justice Resource Center Portland, OR | $3,932,122 | $6,461,449 |
Citizens Committee For The Right To Keep And Bear Arms Bellevue, WA | $3,893,640 | $2,665,228 |
American Civil Liberties Foundation Of Oregon Inc Portland, OR | $2,900,650 | $1,032,737 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Idaho Foundation Inc Boise, ID | $2,476,586 | $1,481,077 |
American Civil Liberties Union Of Alaska Foundation Anchorage, AK | $918,724 | $803,380 |
Communities Of Color Coalition Everett, WA | $1,011,990 | $1,011,990 |
American Civil Liberties Union Portland, OR | $8,478,875 | $2,369,578 |
Health Freedom Defense Fund Inc Sandpoint, ID | $961,674 | $1,484,835 |
Family Policy Institute Of Washington Lynnwood, WA | $557,626 | $908,301 |