American Civil Liberties Union is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1972. 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 $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.6% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVATION OF CIVIL LIBERTIES THROUGH ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ITS COMMITTEES FORMULATED CIVIL LIBERTIES POLICY RELATING TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
LEGISLATIVE: WITH SOME SUCCESS, WE HAVE ENCOURAGED THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO PASS LAWS FRIENDLY TO CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS; WITH SOME SUCCESS, WE HAVE DISCOURAGED THE COUNCIL FROM PASSING LAWS INIMICAL TO CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Heidi Tseu President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Antoinette Toni Parham Vp, Equity Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Weingarten Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kathryn Katie Ali Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Samuel Sam Daughety Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Claudia Gordon National Board Rep | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,177,492 |
| Investment income | $83,854 |
| 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 | $1,261,346 |
| 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. | $59,546 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $26,628 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $547,431 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $33,406 |
| Other employee benefits | $50,505 |
| Payroll taxes | $49,352 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,014 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $23,451 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $199,194 |
| Advertising and promotion | $34,419 |
| Office expenses | $28,978 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,413 |
| Travel | $2,789 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,812 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,346 |
| Insurance | $8,081 |
| All other expenses | $947 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,128,578 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $986,591 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $176,700 |
| 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 | $2,601 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,472,142 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $183,954 |
| Total assets | $5,821,988 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,830 |
| 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 | $364,996 |
| Total liabilities | $386,826 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,432,848 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,314 |
| 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 | $5,821,988 |