Form 990 for tax year 2023
Filed by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION.
Totals
- Total revenue
- $6,440,525
- Total expenses
- $3,960,141
- Contributions and grants received
- $3,270,053
- Grants paid
- $31,242
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $3,156,799
- Other revenue
- $13,673
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,830,091
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $6,185,453
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $18,644,638
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $3,294,893
- Management and general expenses
- $651,535
- Fundraising expenses
- $13,713
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $3,294,893
Program services were 83.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1b · Membership dues
$2,197,893
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$1,072,160
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3 · Investment income
total $344,860 · excluded $344,860
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7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory
securities $16,458,346
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7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses
securities $13,646,407
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7c · Gain or loss
securities $2,811,939
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7d · Net gain or loss
total $2,811,939 · related or exempt $2,811,939
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11a · Other revenue: MISC REVENUE
total $13,673 · related or exempt $13,673
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11e · Other revenue, total
$13,673
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $30,500 · program services $30,500
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $742 · program services $742
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $643,039 · program services $538,880 · management and general $104,159
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $1,129,465 · program services $893,834 · management and general $229,245 · fundraising $6,386
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $117,485 · program services $100,801 · management and general $16,295 · fundraising $389
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $194,711 · program services $143,881 · management and general $49,335 · fundraising $1,495
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $150,633 · program services $117,979 · management and general $32,057 · fundraising $597
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $56,882 · management and general $56,882
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11g · Fees: other
total $101,146 · program services $33,329 · management and general $67,817
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $20,233 · program services $20,233
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13 · Office expenses
total $81,171 · program services $70,285 · management and general $10,071 · fundraising $815
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14 · Information technology
total $129,941 · program services $107,434 · management and general $22,124 · fundraising $383
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16 · Occupancy
total $285,289 · program services $246,567 · management and general $35,821 · fundraising $2,901
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17 · Travel
total $25,211 · program services $24,532 · management and general $679
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $8,039 · program services $7,993 · management and general $46
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21 · Payments to affiliates
total $814,612 · program services $814,612
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $23,657 · program services $20,449 · management and general $2,967 · fundraising $241
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23 · Insurance
total $20,545 · program services $17,759 · management and general $2,577 · fundraising $209
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24a · Other expenses: Staff Enhancement
total $49,401 · program services $43,966 · management and general $5,201 · fundraising $234
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24b · Other expenses: Board Expenses
total $11,166 · management and general $11,166
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24c · Other expenses: Print & Postage
total $56,830 · program services $56,176 · management and general $619 · fundraising $35
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24d · Other expenses: Other
total $9,443 · program services $4,941 · management and general $4,474 · fundraising $28
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $533,761 · end of year $467,682
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2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
beginning of year $2,478,108 · end of year $884,196
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4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $26,583 · end of year $200,359
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $159,270 · end of year $164,798
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
beginning of year $12,771,081 · end of year $18,330,550
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12 · Investments: other securities
beginning of year $15,350 · end of year $16,197
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15 · Other assets
beginning of year $5,660,355 · end of year $4,766,309
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $172,004 · end of year $71,474
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $5,308,250 · end of year $6,113,979
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $11,007,353 · end of year $12,662,479
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $5,156,901 · end of year $5,982,159
Mission and programs · 2023
Mission
TO PROTECT AND EXTEND CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TO TAKE ACTION TO FURTHER THOSE LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.
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The departments in our Integrated Advocacy program defend and expand civil rights and civil liberties through public policy engagement. The Political Strategies Department (PSD) develops and implements non-partisan political advocacy strategies to move decision makers on ACLU of Washingtons policy priorities. The department comprises ACLU-WAs legislative and field programs, including lobbying, coalition building, and activist engagement. PSD identifies individuals in positions to impact ACLU policy goals and works closely with the Communications Department, Policy Advocacy Group, and aligned community partners to plan and execute campaigns for the advancement of civil liberties and civil rights.
Expenses $1,385,699 · Grants $31,242
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The ACLU engages in public policy work at the local and state levels to promote freedom, equity and justice for all. ACLU experts provide legal and policy expertise to agencies and legislative bodies that are grappling with plans, policies, state rules, or legislation that impact civil rights and liberties. Our policy specialists focus on civil liberties in the areas of technology and privacy rights, youth, drug policy, health care, immigration, policing, and criminal justice. The ACLU is frequently invited by public officials to join as a stakeholder in policy development. Our legislative work is enhanced by advocacy strategies that engage and mobilize our supporters. We accomplish our work in coalition with community organizations and community members, especially those most directly impacted.
Expenses $578,973
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Using traditional and new media, the ACLU-WA Communications Department provides information and ongoing education to our members and the public with respect to a wide scope of civil liberties issues and concerns. The ACLU-WA is in daily contact with media outlets to develop articles, frame issues and influence opinions. The Communications Department coordinates events, a speakers bureau, and student outreach. We publish a newsletter, maintain a web site, www.ACLU-WA.org, and engage supporters via a variety of social media channels.
Expenses $515,609
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ANNUAL FUND REVENUE SHARING WITH NATIONAL AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION.
Expenses $814,612
As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Michele Storms
Executive Director
- Total calculated
- $267,371
- From this org
- $73,597
- From related orgs
- $147,195
- Other
- $46,579
- Hours/week
- 12.2 + 25.3 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $73,597 + $147,195 related
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $10,000 + $20,000 related
- Nontaxable benefits
- $5,526 + $11,053 related
- Filer's total
- $89,123 + $178,248 related
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Antoinette Davis
Deputy Director
- Total calculated
- $252,378
- From this org
- $68,393
- From related orgs
- $159,583
- Other
- $24,402
- Hours/week
- 11.8 + 25.7 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $68,393 + $159,583 related
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $4,834 + $11,279 related
- Nontaxable benefits
- $2,487 + $5,802 related
- Filer's total
- $75,714 + $176,664 related
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Vanessa T Hernandez
IAD Director
- Total calculated
- $238,645
- From this org
- $62,357
- From related orgs
- $145,499
- Other
- $30,789
- Hours/week
- 11.8 + 25.7 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $62,357 + $145,499 related
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $6,750 + $15,750 related
- Nontaxable benefits
- $2,487 + $5,802 related
- Filer's total
- $71,594 + $167,051 related
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Alison Holcomb
Political Director
- Total calculated
- $198,806
- From this org
- $147,937
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $50,869
- Hours/week
- 37.5
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $147,937
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $30,000
- Nontaxable benefits
- $20,869
- Filer's total
- $198,806
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Brian Robick
Communications Director
- Total calculated
- $198,081
- From this org
- $68,872
- From related orgs
- $103,309
- Other
- $25,900
- Hours/week
- 15 + 22.5 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $68,872 + $103,309 related
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $3,728 + $5,593 related
- Nontaxable benefits
- $4,974 + $11,605 related
- Filer's total
- $77,574 + $120,507 related
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Shareef Abduhr-Rahmaan
Finance Director
- Total calculated
- $196,367
- From this org
- $47,965
- From related orgs
- $111,917
- Other
- $36,485
- Hours/week
- 11.8 + 25.7 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $47,965 + $111,917 related
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $3,210 + $7,490 related
- Nontaxable benefits
- $7,735 + $18,050 related
- Filer's total
- $58,910 + $137,457 related
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Kendrick Washington
Policy Advocacy Director
- Total calculated
- $187,839
- From this org
- $45,543
- From related orgs
- $106,267
- Other
- $36,029
- Hours/week
- 11.8 + 25.7 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $45,543 + $106,267 related
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $5,835 + $13,615 related
- Nontaxable benefits
- $4,974 + $11,605 related
- Filer's total
- $56,352 + $131,487 related
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La Rond Baker
Legal Director
- Total calculated
- $179,721
- From this org
- $0
- From related orgs
- $159,369
- Other
- $20,352
- Hours/week
- 0 + 37.5 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- not reported + $159,369 related
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- not reported + $12,063 related
- Nontaxable benefits
- not reported + $8,289 related
- Filer's total
- not reported + $179,721 related
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Andrea Fullerton
Development Director
- Total calculated
- $179,227
- From this org
- $0
- From related orgs
- $145,271
- Other
- $33,956
- Hours/week
- 0 + 37.5 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- not reported + $145,271 related
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- not reported + $26,334 related
- Nontaxable benefits
- not reported + $7,622 related
- Filer's total
- not reported + $179,227 related
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Barbara Gangwer
Human Resources Director
- Total calculated
- $172,416
- From this org
- $41,656
- From related orgs
- $97,198
- Other
- $33,562
- Hours/week
- 11.8 + 25.7 related
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $41,656 + $97,198 related
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- $5,800 + $13,532 related
- Nontaxable benefits
- $4,269 + $9,961 related
- Filer's total
- $51,725 + $120,691 related
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Michael McPhearson
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Jasmine Tolbert
Director From 012024
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Britney Kingsbury
Director From 012024
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Sherman Helenese
Director From 012024
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Dr Leo Morales
Director From 092023
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Nickeia Hunter
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Nico Quintana
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Iisaaksiichaa Ross Braine
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Ian Mosher
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Jennyfer Mesa
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Theresa Wang
Director Until 032023
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Sam Pailca
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.8 + 0.2 related
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Peter Danelo
Director Until 122023
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Binah Palmer
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.8 + 0.2 related
-
Joan Hsiao
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.8 + 0.2 related
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Patrick Gallagher
Director Until 072023
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Tim Kaufman-Osborn
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Bree Black Horse
Director Until 032024
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
-
Sade Smith
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Jesse Wing
Director Until 122023
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.8 + 0.2 related
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Mary Fan
Director
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Martin Valadez
Vice President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.8 + 0.2 related
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Sherri Nichols
President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.8 + 0.2 related
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Tiff Stoner
Treasurer From 012024
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.8 + 0.2 related
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
- 3 · Compensation committee
- 3 · Compensation survey or study
- 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
Answered no
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
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Washington Conversation Voters Acti
$13,000
SUPPORT Decline to Sign Campaign
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Fairbank Maslin Maullin Metz & A
$10,000
Wash Police Pursuits Initiative Survey
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Mission Support
Related organizations on this return
Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.
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501C3 · PROTECT AND EXTEND CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS · WA · controlled entity
Directly controlled by ACLU OF WASHINGTON
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2023
- Filed
- 13 February 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2023v6.0
- Source object
- 202500449349300235
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