American Civil Liberties Union
- Assets
- $14.7m
- Revenue
- $8.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 04/1972
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 94-2151925
Organization Overview
American Civil Liberties Union is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (R20) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, 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 $8.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.0m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.3% 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.
Since 2016, American Civil Liberties Union has awarded 40 individual grants totaling $11,412,830. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (ACLU NC UNION) DEFENDS AND ADVANCES THE PRINCIPLES OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE CONTAINED IN THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. IT DOES SO THROUGH A RANGE OF LEGISLATIVE AND COMMUNITY ACTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT - THROUGH TRAININGS, CAMPAIGNS, VOTER EDUCATION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, ACLU NC UNION SUPPORTS CALIFORNIANS TO DEFEND AND ADVANCE CIVIL LIBERTIES. ACLU NC UNION ALSO SUPPORTS A NETWORK OF CHAPTERS THAT ARE ACTIVE THROUGHOUT NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. ACLU NC UNION OPERATES FROM ITS OFFICES IN SAN FRANCISCO AS WELL AS IN FRESNO AND SACRAMENTO THAT SERVE THE CALIFORNIA CENTRAL VALLEY. ISSUE PRIORITIES INCLUDE: 1) CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM, INCLUDING POLICING, 2) DEMOCRACY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, INCLUDING VOTING RIGHTS, 3) GENDER, SEXUALITY AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE, 4) IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS, 5) RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE, INCLUDING HOUSING, EDUCATION EQUITY AND INDIGENOUS JUSTICE, AND 6) TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES. IN ADDITION, ACLU NORCAL UNION MADE GRANTS TO ACLU CALIFORNIA ACTION FOR STATE POLICY WORK AND TO ACLU NATIONAL FOR VOTING RIGHTS IN STATES NATIONWIDE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Abdol Soltani Executive Dir. | Officer | 8 | $63,142 |
Phyllida Burlingame Legal-Policy Dir. | 4 | $22,304 | |
Duc Le CFO & Cao | Officer | 8 | $46,563 |
Elise Traynum General Counsel | 8 | $46,200 | |
Shilpi Agarwal Legal-Policy Dir | 4 | $20,648 | |
Dorothy Stell Development Dir | 4 | $19,898 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $2,516,046 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $356,623 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,872,669 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,595,012 |
| Investment income | $71,519 |
| 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 | $8,539,200 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,948,286 |
| 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. | $115,227 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,344 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,749,857 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $127,463 |
| Other employee benefits | $265,018 |
| Payroll taxes | $146,191 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $88,397 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $135,735 |
| Travel | $41,245 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $57,644 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,783 |
| Insurance | $148,398 |
| All other expenses | $4,804 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,980,855 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,438,275 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,784,346 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $600 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $252,547 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $80,051 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,810 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,420,159 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,662,235 |
| Total assets | $14,653,023 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $506,439 |
| 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 | $506,439 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,080,797 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,065,787 |
| 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 | $14,653,023 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Civil Liberties Union has awarded $5,948,286 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACLU CA ACTION PURPOSE: LEGISLATIVE | $2,598,286 |
YES ON PROP 1 PURPOSE: BALLOT MEASURE | $250,000 |
ACLU INC PURPOSE: LEGISLATIVE | $3,000,000 |
OAKLAND FAIR ELECTIONS PURPOSE: BALLOT MEASURE | $100,000 |