Aclu California Action is located in Sacramento, CA. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Aclu California Action employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aclu California Action 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, Aclu California Action generated $4.2m in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 03/2023.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ACLU CALIFORNIA ACTION ADVOCATES FOR THE DEFENSE AND ADVANCEMENT OF CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ALL 2,776 PIECES OF LEGISLATION INTRODUCED IN THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE WERE REVIEWED; 659 OF THOSE BILLS WERE ACTIVELY MONITORED DUE TO THEIR POTENTIAL TO IMPACT CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS. WE ADVOCATED OUR SUPPORT FOR 120 BILLS; SPONSORING 16 PIECES LEGISLATION, NINE OF WHICH WERE SIGNED INTO LAW. WE OPPOSED 54 BILLS AND SUCCEEDED IN DEFEATING OR RESOLVING OUR CONCERNS ON 43 OF THEM. A LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD, EVALUATING SENATE AND ASSEMBLY MEMBERS ALIGNMENT WITH OUR LEGISLATIVE POSITIONS, WAS DEVELOPED AND PUBLISHED.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Connie Tcheng Chair And Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mariko Yoshihara Secretary And Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Carl Crider Treasurer And Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
China Brotsky Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Norma Chavez-Peterson Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Elliot Gordon Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Rally Advocacy Services | 3/30/23 | $691,796 |
Glenn Backes Consulting Services | 3/30/23 | $125,500 |
Eleventh And L Properties Rent | 3/30/23 | $110,978 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $4,192,921 |
| 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 | $4,192,921 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,344 |
| 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 | $4,197,265 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,400 |
| 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 | $1,762,303 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $79,517 |
| Other employee benefits | $166,334 |
| Payroll taxes | $124,404 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $165,373 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $48,425 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $3,194 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $562,853 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,046 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $108,899 |
| Travel | $32,212 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $192,410 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,063 |
| Insurance | $78,167 |
| All other expenses | $31,002 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,139,142 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,464,289 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $550,900 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,480 |
| 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 | $126,742 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,980 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $19,616 |
| Total assets | $2,176,007 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $389,104 |
| 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 | $389,104 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $59,383 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,727,520 |
| 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 | $2,176,007 |