American Civil Liberties Union Of Ohio Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $15.2m
- Revenue
- $7.1m
- Investments
- $11.0m
- Employees
- 32
- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Founding
- 11/1971
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 23-7137105
Organization Overview
American Civil Liberties Union Of Ohio Foundation Inc is located in Cleveland, OH. The organization was established in 1971. As of 03/2022, American Civil Liberties Union Of Ohio Foundation Inc employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Civil Liberties Union Of Ohio Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 03/2022, American Civil Liberties Union Of Ohio Foundation Inc generated $7.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.7% 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.
Since 2022, American Civil Liberties Union Of Ohio Foundation Inc has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $500,000. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVANCE SOCIAL, RACIAL, ECONOMIC AND GENDER EQUITY BY PROTECTING AND EXPANDING INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THROUGH DIRECT LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND AMICUS BRIEFS, THE ACLU OF OHIO FOUNDATION'S LITIGATION PROGRAM HAS ADVOCATED FOR OHIOANS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS, AMONG OTHERS: VOTING RIGHTS; REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS; FREE SPEECH; CRIMINAL JUSTICE; LGBTQ RIGHTS; IMMIGRATION.
THE ACLU OF OHIO FOUNDATION EMPLOYS A VARIETY OF ADVOCACY AND EDUCATIONAL TOOLS TO PROMOTE CIVIL LIBERTIES AND RACIAL JUSTICE, INCLUDING COALITION-BUILDING AND COMMUNITY PARTNER COLLABORATION; SOCIAL AND TRADITIONAL MEDIA; COMMUNITY FORUMS; AN EXPANSIVE WEBSITE; A SPEAKER'S BUREAU; PRINT PUBLICATIONS; TABLING AND EXHIBITS. WE ALSO RESPOND TO HUNDREDS OF INFORMATION REQUESTS ANNUALLY. RECENT OUTREACH EFFORTS HAVE FOCUSED ON THE TOPICS OF MASS INCARCERATION AND BAIL REFORM; POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND VOTING RIGHTS; BIAS-FREE POLICING; NONDISCRIMINATION FOR LGBTQ CITIZENS; REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE; AND RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AMONG OTHERS.
THE ACLU OF OHIO FOUNDATION PROVIDED GRANTS TO THE 12 MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS OF THE ACLU'S SOUTHERN COLLECTIVE. THE MISSION OF THE SOUTHERN COLLECTIVE IS TO EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES IN THE REGION, ROOTED IN THE SOUTH'S UNIQUE HISTORY OF RACIAL OPPRESSION AND VIOLENCE AND EQUALLY REMARKABLE HISTORY OF CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLES AND VICTORIES. THEY WILL STRIVE TO STRENGTHEN VOTING RIGHTS AND DEMOCRACY, ENSURE REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE IN BLACK AND BROWN COMMUNITIES, AND FIGHT FOR REPARATIONS. THE GRANTS WERE MADE WITH FUNDS GIVEN TO THE ACLU OF OHIO FOUNDATION FOR THIS PURPOSE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
J Bennett Guess Executive Director | Officer | 32 | $133,258 |
Ann Rowlett Deputy Director | Officer | 30.6 | $118,810 |
Freda Levenson Legal Director | 40 | $118,302 | |
Susan Becker Associate General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matthew Besser General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Adarsh Krishen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $1,530 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,621,769 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,871,390 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,623,299 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $211,993 |
| Investment income | $241,179 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $34,560 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,007,760 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,118,791 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $500,000 |
| 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. | $371,404 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $55,711 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $890,870 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $53,592 |
| Other employee benefits | $232,875 |
| Payroll taxes | $95,246 |
| 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 | $21,562 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $77,111 |
| Information technology | $30,712 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $105,979 |
| Travel | $7,985 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,998 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $35,066 |
| Insurance | $15,815 |
| All other expenses | $32,174 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,399,515 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,768,399 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,484,697 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $76,332 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $866,412 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $11,012,298 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $15,208,138 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $342,139 |
| 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 | $381,927 |
| Total liabilities | $724,066 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,163,082 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,320,990 |
| 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 | $15,208,138 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Civil Liberties Union Of Ohio Foundation Inc has awarded $500,000 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: TO ADDRESS THE CIVIL LIBERTIES CHALLENGES IN THE SOUTH THAT ARE ROOTED IN ITS UNIQUE HISTORY OF RACIAL OPPRESSION AND VIOLENCE AND EQUALLY REMARKABLE HISTORY OF CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLES AND VICTORIES. | $41,667 |
Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: TO ADDRESS THE CIVIL LIBERTIES CHALLENGES IN THE SOUTH THAT ARE ROOTED IN ITS UNIQUE HISTORY OF RACIAL OPPRESSION AND VIOLENCE AND EQUALLY REMARKABLE HISTORY OF CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLES AND VICTORIES. | $41,667 |
Miami, FL PURPOSE: TO ADDRESS THE CIVIL LIBERTIES CHALLENGES IN THE SOUTH THAT ARE ROOTED IN ITS UNIQUE HISTORY OF RACIAL OPPRESSION AND VIOLENCE AND EQUALLY REMARKABLE HISTORY OF CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLES AND VICTORIES. | $41,667 |
Little Rock, AR PURPOSE: TO ADDRESS THE CIVIL LIBERTIES CHALLENGES IN THE SOUTH THAT ARE ROOTED IN ITS UNIQUE HISTORY OF RACIAL OPPRESSION AND VIOLENCE AND EQUALLY REMARKABLE HISTORY OF CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLES AND VICTORIES. | $41,667 |
Jackson, MS PURPOSE: TO ADDRESS THE CIVIL LIBERTIES CHALLENGES IN THE SOUTH THAT ARE ROOTED IN ITS UNIQUE HISTORY OF RACIAL OPPRESSION AND VIOLENCE AND EQUALLY REMARKABLE HISTORY OF CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLES AND VICTORIES. | $41,667 |
Montgomery, AL PURPOSE: TO ADDRESS THE CIVIL LIBERTIES CHALLENGES IN THE SOUTH THAT ARE ROOTED IN ITS UNIQUE HISTORY OF RACIAL OPPRESSION AND VIOLENCE AND EQUALLY REMARKABLE HISTORY OF CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLES AND VICTORIES. | $41,667 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that American Civil Liberties Union Of Ohio Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $20,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Iv Fund Folsom, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $5,217,428 |
| Earnings | $4,844 |
| Net Contributions | $1,896 |
| Ending Balance | $5,224,168 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Home School Legal Defense Association Purcellville, VA | $7,987,788 | $19,231,027 |
State Policy Network Arlington, VA | $19,540,701 | $24,770,462 |
Restoration Action Downers Grove, IL | $4,996,955 | $20,512,077 |
Feed My People Inc Eau Claire, WI | $8,711,861 | $16,922,508 |
National Association For Gun Rights Inc Fredericksburg, VA | $3,761,291 | $15,555,397 |
Neo Philanthropy Action Fund Inc New York, NY | $9,329,811 | $21,155,351 |
Nrdc Action Fund Inc New York, NY | $18,771,238 | $21,511,687 |
Hanac Inc Astoria, NY | $24,898,755 | $13,915,261 |
Anti Defamation League Foundation New York, NY | $159,935,377 | $14,606,148 |
Disabled Citizens Alliance For Indep Inc Fiscal Agent Viburnum, MO | $23,946,615 | $13,277,061 |
New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | $46,676,983 | $13,573,500 |
Live Action Arlington, VA | $8,705,622 | $14,373,019 |