American Civil Liberties Union
- Assets
- $636.7k
- Revenue
- $465.0k
- Investments
- $8.6k
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Lincoln, NE
- Founding
- 12/1970
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 23-7093415
Organization Overview
American Civil Liberties Union is located in Lincoln, NE. 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 $465.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $95.9k during the year ending 03/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (21.8%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
FOR OVER 50 YEARS IN NEBRASKA, THE ACLU HAS WORKED IN COURTS, LEGISLATURES, AND COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT THE CONSTITUTIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE. WITH A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF OFFICES AND MILLIONS OF MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS, INCLUDING AN EVER-GROWING PRESENCE IN NEBRASKA, WE TAKE UP THE TOUGHEST CIVIL LIBERTIES FIGHTS. BEYOND ONE PERSON, ONE PARTY, OR ONE SIDE - WE THE PEOPLE DARE TO CREATE A MORE PERFECT UNION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PROVIDE RESEARCH AND TESTIMONY TO INDIVIDUAL LEGISLATORS AND THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEES ON BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS AFFECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES; WE CONTACT MEMBERS OF NEBRASKA'S CONGRESIONAL DELEGATION ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE SAME AND WE PROVIDE POLITICAL ADVOCACY ON BALLOT INITIATIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nancy Bare Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Natasha Naseem Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Michael Beverly Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Christina Ellison Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Shivani Sharma Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lasunya Phillips Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,803 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $460,660 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $464,463 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $550 |
| 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 | $465,013 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $18,440 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $872 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,695 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,416 |
| Fees for services: Management | $1,816 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,702 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,486 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $40,228 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,602 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $3,308 |
| Travel | $413 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,385 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,181 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $95,874 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $452,761 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $175,371 |
| 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 | $8,571 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $636,703 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $18,649 |
| 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 | $8,635 |
| Total liabilities | $27,284 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $488,311 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $121,108 |
| 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 | $636,703 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Civil Liberties Union has awarded $64,046 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BENENSON STRATEGY GROUP PURPOSE: POLITICAL ASSISTANCE | $54,500 |
BNF LAKE RESEARCH PARTNERS PURPOSE: POLITICAL ASSISTANCE | $9,546 |