Aclu Foundation Of Southern Calif
- Assets
- $48.9m
- Revenue
- $18.8m
- Investments
- $2.7m
- Employees
- 98
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA
- Founding
- 11/1970
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- EIN
- 95-2673361
Organization Overview
Aclu Foundation Of Southern Calif is located in Los Angeles, CA. 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. As of 03/2022, Aclu Foundation Of Southern Calif employed 98 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aclu Foundation Of Southern Calif 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, Aclu Foundation Of Southern Calif generated $18.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.1m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.8% 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 2015, Aclu Foundation Of Southern Calif has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $633,117. 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:
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SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILSTHE ORGANIZATION DEFENDS THE CIVIL LIBERTIES ENSHRINED IN THE U.S. CONSTITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS. THROUGH LITIGATION, POLICY ADVOCACY, MEDIA ADVOCACY, AND ORGANIZING, IT FIGHTS TO SECURE AND PROTECT THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE, INCLUDING WOMEN, YOUTH, PEOPLE OF COLOR, LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE, IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES, MEMBERS OF MINORITY RELIGIONS, DISABLED PEOPLE, PEOPLE EXPERIENCING POVERTY OR HOUSELESSNESS, AND PEOPLE WHO ARE INCARCERATED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ON BEHALF OF PEOPLE IMPACTED BY CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES, THE ACLU FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES AND LITIGATED DOZENS OF CASES, INCLUDING UNLAWFUL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, ARREST, AND DETENTION PRACTICES; OVER-POLICING IN SCHOOLS; LGBTQ AND GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE, HEALTHCARE, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, JAILS AND PRISONS; ABORTION ACCESS; RESTRICTIONS OF FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS AND ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT MEETINGS; UNLAWFUL AND DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES IN THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM AND POLICE PRACTICES; UNLAWFUL AND UNSAFE JAIL CONDITIONS; DISCRIMINATION AND CRIMINALIZATION OF UNHOUSED PEOPLE AND PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY. THIS YEAR, AMONG THINGS, WE SECURED COURT ORDERS AND SETTLEMENTS REQUIRING SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION OF POPULATIONS AND COVID SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IN COUNTY JAILS AND ICE DETENTION FACILITIES; REQUIRING A PERSON'S SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS AND INABILITY TO PAY TO BE CONSIDERED IN ICE DETENTION AND BOND DECISIONS; STOPPING GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE; STOPPING LGBTQ DISCRIMINATION IN PUBLIC SERVICES; STOPPING RACIAL PROFILING BY ICE; REQUIRING THE PUBLIC RELEASE OF STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RECORDS AND INCREASED GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY; STOPPING GOVERNMENT FEES AND PROCESSES THAT NEEDLESSLY KEEP PEOPLE IN POVERTY AND DEPRIVE THEM OF DUE PROCESS; AND ARGUED TWO CASES BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT, FAZAGA V. FBI, A LONG-RUNNING, LANDMARK CASE DEFENDING RELIGIOUS FREEDOMS AND CHALLENGING THE FBI FOR ILLEGALLY SPYING ON THE MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN ORANGE COUNTY; AND GARLAND VS. GONZALEZ, A CASE ARGUING FOR BOND HEARINGS FOR IMMIGRANTS WHO FACE LONG DETENTION BEFORE THEIR CLAIMS ARE RESOLVED.
ACLU FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HAS AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL OFFICE WHEREBY CERTAIN REVENUES ARE SHARED ACCORDING TO SET FORMULAS FOR PROGRAM SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE NATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hector Villagra Executive Director | Officer | 42 | $177,007 |
Julie Weinstein Chief Development Officer | Officer | 54 | $170,148 |
Peter Eliasberg Senior Counsel | 37.5 | $148,907 | |
Melissa Goodman Director Of Advocacy | 24.38 | $144,464 | |
Amanda Goad Dir./lgbtq & Reproductive Justice. | 37.5 | $142,872 | |
Minouche D Kandel Senior Staff Attorney | 26.25 | $133,539 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Hrg Solutions Hr Services | 3/30/22 | $203,990 |
Evergreen Services Topco Llc It Support | 3/30/22 | $198,545 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $662,870 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,143,702 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $548,666 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,806,572 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,022,600 |
| Investment income | $797,123 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$94,747 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,569,452 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$356,966 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $18,834,457 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $106,069 |
| 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. | $805,276 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $312,750 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,435,755 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $520,023 |
| Other employee benefits | $880,100 |
| Payroll taxes | $465,931 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,682 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $67,140 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $218,560 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $94,180 |
| Fees for services: Other | $501,577 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,090 |
| Office expenses | $167,156 |
| Information technology | $119,651 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $942,151 |
| Travel | $8,932 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,598 |
| Interest | $1,229 |
| Payments to affiliates | $2,282,009 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $56,575 |
| Insurance | $145,718 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $13,057,663 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,479,231 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,532,994 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,705,833 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,419,128 |
| 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 | $291,107 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,047,282 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $24,258,828 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,709,865 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $409,140 |
| Total assets | $48,853,408 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,022,683 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $482,623 |
| 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 | $1,108,971 |
| Total liabilities | $3,614,277 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $34,314,984 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,924,147 |
| 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 | $48,853,408 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Aclu Foundation Of Southern Calif has awarded $106,069 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORT EDUCATION EQUITY PROGRAM FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENDOWMENT GRANT | $86,069 |
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: JUSTICELA WORK TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE DAS FROM NORCAL DA GRANT | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Aclu Foundation Of Southern Calif has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Hyman Levine Family Foundation Ldor Vdor Beverly Hills, CA PURPOSE: CHARITY/EDUCATION | $5,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $3,859,072 |
| Earnings | $140,167 |
| Other Expense | $143,997 |
| Ending Balance | $3,855,242 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Northern California San Francisco, CA | $50,273,493 | $20,203,197 |
Aclu Foundation Of Southern Calif Los Angeles, CA | $48,853,408 | $18,834,457 |
National Day Laborer Organizingnetwork Pasadena, CA | $10,086,654 | $6,946,557 |
Firearms Policy Coalition Las Vegas, NV | $1,601,483 | $6,404,219 |
Aclu Foundation Of San Diego And Imperial Counties Inc San Diego, CA | $11,164,604 | $6,106,880 |
Ella Baker Center For Human Rights In California Oakland, CA | $18,713,132 | $3,553,376 |
American Civil Liberties Union Los Angeles, CA | $9,796,512 | $5,601,442 |
Pacific Justice Institute Sacramento, CA | $2,313,726 | $4,279,351 |
American Civil Liberties Union San Diego, CA | $2,346,156 | $3,212,739 |
Oregon Justice Resource Center Portland, OR | $3,932,122 | $6,461,449 |
Human Rights Defense Glendale, CA | $6,995 | $3,038,102 |
Society For Information Display Campbell, CA | $9,660,886 | $2,402,019 |