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Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by ACLU FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN CALIF.

Totals

Total revenue
$11,479,077
Total expenses
$12,933,416
Contributions and grants received
$9,912,525
Grants paid
$134,884
Program service revenue
$1,167,967
Investment income
$966,684
Other revenue
-$568,099
Total assets, end of year
$46,479,486
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,712,043
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$41,767,443
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$9,161,555
Management and general expenses
$2,618,579
Fundraising expenses
$1,153,282
Program service expenses (Part III)
$9,161,555

Program services were 70.8% 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.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $717,370

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $9,195,155

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $476,243

  • 2a · Program service revenue: LITIGATION FEES

    total $1,167,967 · related or exempt $1,167,967

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $886,562 · excluded $886,562

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $641,306

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $743,723

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property -$102,417

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total -$102,417 · excluded -$102,417

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $14,305,605

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $14,225,483

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $80,122

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $80,122 · excluded $80,122

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $91,523

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $717,370

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $643,801

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$552,278 · excluded -$552,278

  • 11a · Other revenue: CONTRACT SERVICE REV.

    total $73,794 · excluded $73,794

  • 11b · Other revenue: MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE

    total $12,802 · excluded $12,802

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $86,596

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $131,884 · program services $131,884

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $3,000 · program services $3,000

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,207,003 · program services $501,689 · management and general $436,639 · fundraising $268,675

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $5,520,206 · program services $4,043,321 · management and general $917,544 · fundraising $559,341

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $466,979 · program services $319,631 · management and general $113,285 · fundraising $34,063

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $804,024 · program services $576,742 · management and general $167,047 · fundraising $60,235

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $487,329 · program services $336,788 · management and general $92,175 · fundraising $58,366

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $34,498 · management and general $34,498

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $69,561 · management and general $69,561

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $440,707 · program services $440,707

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $73,678 · management and general $73,678

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $343,418 · program services $166,260 · management and general $160,382 · fundraising $16,776

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $28,261 · program services $23,773 · management and general $1,766 · fundraising $2,722

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $186,921 · program services $68,480 · management and general $83,963 · fundraising $34,478

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $144,227 · program services $58,379 · management and general $65,135 · fundraising $20,713

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $985,463 · program services $675,873 · management and general $226,545 · fundraising $83,045

  • 17 · Travel

    total $32,441 · program services $27,825 · management and general $1,665 · fundraising $2,951

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $27,236 · program services $15,610 · management and general $9,787 · fundraising $1,839

  • 20 · Interest

    total $58,391 · management and general $58,391

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $1,439,350 · program services $1,439,350

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $55,559 · program services $39,638 · management and general $8,825 · fundraising $7,096

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $153,702 · program services $55,027 · management and general $96,693 · fundraising $1,982

  • 24a · Other expenses: LITIGATION FEE

    total $213,865 · program services $213,865

  • 24b · Other expenses: OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES

    total $25,713 · program services $23,713 · management and general $1,000 · fundraising $1,000

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $1,479,231 · end of year $2,272,627

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $4,532,994 · end of year $3,862,333

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $5,705,833 · end of year $6,292,805

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $1,419,128 · end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $291,107 · end of year $293,162

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $14,830,697

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $6,758,762

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $8,047,282 · end of year $8,071,935

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $24,258,828 · end of year $22,938,395

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $2,709,865 · end of year $2,339,286

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $409,140 · end of year $408,943

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $2,022,683 · end of year $1,081,972

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $482,623 · end of year $390,167

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1,108,971 · end of year $3,239,904

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $34,314,984 · end of year $30,549,662

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $10,924,147 · end of year $11,217,781

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

SEE FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1

Activities or mission (Part I)

SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAILSTHE ORGANIZATION DEFENDS THE CIVIL LIBERTIES ENSHRINED IN THE U.S. CONSITITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS THROUGH 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.

  • ON BEHALF OF PEOPLE IMPACTED BY CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES, THE ACLU FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PROVIDED LEGAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT ON DOZENS OF MATTERS, ON ISSUES INCLUDING UNLAWFUL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT, ARREST, AND DETENTION PRACTICES; OVER-POLICING IN SCHOOLS; LGBTQ AND GENDER DISCRIMINATION IN THE WORKPLACE, HEALTHCARE, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, 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 OTHER THINGS, WE SECURED COURT ORDERS AND SETTLEMENTS REMOVING INDIVIDUALS FROM THE CALGANG DATABASE; IMPROVING CONDITIONS IN ORANGE COUNTY JAILS; IMPROVING CONDITIONS AND PREVENTING ABUSE IN THE LA COUNTY JAIL SYSTEM'S INMATE RECEPTION CENTER; STRENGTHENING VOTER OUTREACH AND EDUCATION EFFORTS TO THE LATINE COMMUNITY; AND ENSURING FREE APPEALS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND REDUCTIONS IN CITATION PENALTIES.

    Expenses $7,722,205 · Grants $134,884 · Revenue $1,167,967

  • 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.

    Expenses $1,439,350

As filed on the 2022 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Michele Goodwin

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3
  • Rob Hennig

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Stacy Horth-Neubert

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Connie Parker

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Nichelle S Carr

    SECRETARY, EDI OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Judy Balaban

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Frank Broccolo

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Hannah Cannom

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Latia Curry

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Jeffrey J Douglas

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Leo Frumkin

    DIRECTOR (PASSED AWAY 08/22)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sherry Frumkin

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Mary Ellen Gale

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Elliot Gordon

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Ellen Greenstone

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Steve Heckler

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Kelly Lytle Hernandez

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Stacey Herzing

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Barry Hirsch

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jacob Kreilkamp

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Dennis Lavinthal

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Dolores Leal

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Shari Leinwand

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Suzanne Lerner

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sidney Machtinger

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Gary Mandinach

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Douglas E Mirell

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Steve Persky

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Marla Stone

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Kate Summers

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Connie Tcheng

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • John Ulin

    DIRECTOR (LEFT 12/22)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Shamya Ullah

    DIRECTOR (LEFT 12/22)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Bruce Whizin

    DIRECTOR (PASSED AWAY 07/22)

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Sara Widzer

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Jon Wiener

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Danice Woodley

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2
  • Ehsan Zaffar

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Hector Villagra

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $239,898
    From this org
    $169,882
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $70,016
    Hours/week
    39

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $169,882
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $50,107
    Nontaxable benefits
    $19,909
    Filer's total
    $239,898
  • Julie Weinstein

    CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $214,321
    From this org
    $182,873
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $31,448
    Hours/week
    54

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $182,873
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $10,057
    Nontaxable benefits
    $21,391
    Filer's total
    $214,321
  • Preeti Kulkarni

    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $148,378
    From this org
    $138,717
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,661
    Hours/week
    42
  • Marcus Benigno

    CHIEF COMM AND MKTNG OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $143,124
    From this org
    $130,806
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $12,318
    Hours/week
    42
  • Deborah Roberson

    CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $148,029
    From this org
    $139,891
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,138
    Hours/week
    42
  • Peter Eliasberg

    CHIEF COUNSEL

    Total calculated
    $259,895
    From this org
    $179,797
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $80,098
    Hours/week
    33.75

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $179,797
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $52,120
    Nontaxable benefits
    $27,978
    Filer's total
    $259,895
  • Melissa Goodman

    DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY

    Total calculated
    $194,075
    From this org
    $138,455
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $55,620
    Hours/week
    24.38

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $138,455
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $41,603
    Nontaxable benefits
    $14,017
    Filer's total
    $194,075
  • Amanda Goad

    DIR./LGBTQ & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE

    Total calculated
    $164,118
    From this org
    $148,366
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,752
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $148,366
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $8,172
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,580
    Filer's total
    $164,118
  • Minouche D Kandel

    SENIOR STAFF ATTORNEY

    Total calculated
    $145,154
    From this org
    $137,273
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,881
    Hours/week
    30
  • Michael Kaufman

    DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY

    Total calculated
    $158,345
    From this org
    $128,758
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $29,587
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $128,758
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $7,347
    Nontaxable benefits
    $22,240
    Filer's total
    $158,345
  • Peter Bibring

    SENIOR COUNSEL

    Total calculated
    $175,612
    From this org
    $121,186
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $54,426
    Hours/week
    30

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $121,186
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $34,727
    Nontaxable benefits
    $19,699
    Filer's total
    $175,612

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 · 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

Taxable family on this return

Schedule R Parts I, III and IV, as filed. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money moved.

Disregarded entities

Part I: entities that legally are the filer and file no return of their own.

  • ACLU FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LLC

    REAL ESTATE OWNERSHIP AND LEASING · CA · income $641,306 · assets $7,811,144

    Directly controlled by ACLU FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Related corporations and trusts

Part IV: related organizations taxable as a corporation or trust.

  • CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST (4)

    TRUST · CA

  • POOLED INCOME FUND (2)

    TRUST · CA

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
13 February 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202410449349301996

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