Americans United For Life is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (R65) the organization is classified as: Freedom of Religion Issues<i>(Draft Code - not for internal IRS use)</i>, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Americans United For Life employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Americans United For Life 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 06/2024, Americans United For Life generated $3.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.2m during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) per year over the past 9 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AUL IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCES THE HUMAN RIGHT TO LIFE IN CULTURE, LAW, AND POLICY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND EDUCATION - AUL UTILIZES NATIONAL MEDIA COVERAGE, PUBLICATIONS, SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, ONLINE OUTREACH, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES. THESE OPPORTUNITIES ALSO SUPPORT AUL'S LEGISLATIVE STRATEGY.
LITIGATION AND LEGAL AFFAIRS - AUL WORKS THROUGH THE COURTS TO DEFEND LIFE AND PROTECT THE FIRST AMENDMENT FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE. AUL HAS A COMBINED LITIGATION AND LEGISLATION STRATEGY, DRAFTING, ADVISING, AND PROVIDING MODEL PRO-LIFE LEGISLATION TO LEGISLATORS, WORKING TO HELP IT GET PASSED, AND THEN ASSISTING ATTORNEYS GENERAL IN DEFENDING PRO-LIFE LAWS, INCLUDING FILING AMICUS CURIAE BRIEFS IN SUPPORT OF LAWS BASED ON OUR MODELS.
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND EDUCATION - AUL WORKS WITH LEGISLATORS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO ENACT PRO-LIFE LEGISLATION BY PROVIDING AND CONSULTING ON PRO-LIFE MODEL BILLS. AUL MAKES ITS LEGAL KNOWLEDGE ACCESSIBLE TO PRO-LIFE LEGISLATORS AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH ITS ANNUAL DEFENDING LIFE PUBLICATION, A STATE-BY-STATE LEGAL GUIDE TO ABORTION, BIOETHICS, AND THE END OF LIFE.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jay Cunningham Director And Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kenneth Hansen Director And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Bridget Vanmeans Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Patrick Hofer Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Mark Miller Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Alfonso Aguilar Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,019,780 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,019,780 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $26,789 |
| 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 | $3,054,421 |
| 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. | $327,090 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,191 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,454,330 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,298 |
| Other employee benefits | $243,717 |
| Payroll taxes | $122,803 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,654 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $57,463 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $44,186 |
| Advertising and promotion | $31,966 |
| Office expenses | $40,351 |
| Information technology | $20,575 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $175,381 |
| Travel | $131,092 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $90,726 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $17,168 |
| Insurance | $25,867 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,176,700 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $251,498 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $540,244 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $188,637 |
| 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 | $75,597 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,857 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $149,948 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $451,210 |
| Total assets | $1,675,991 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $205,300 |
| 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 | $438,675 |
| Total liabilities | $643,975 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $996,388 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $35,628 |
| 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 | $1,675,991 |