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Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION.

Totals

Total revenue
$4,063,097
Total expenses
$5,733,992
Contributions and grants received
$3,965,268
Grants paid
$2,564,532
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$73,617
Other revenue
$24,212
Total assets, end of year
$21,644,508
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,480,254
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$16,164,254
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$5,196,666
Management and general expenses
$528,956
Fundraising expenses
$8,370
Program service expenses (Part III)
$5,196,666

Program services were 90.6% 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.

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $3,173,508

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $791,760

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $190,774 · excluded $190,774

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $1,247,659

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

    securities $1,364,816

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$117,157

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$117,157 · related or exempt -$117,157

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISC REVENUE

    total $24,212 · related or exempt $24,212

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $24,212

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $2,555,168 · program services $2,555,168

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $9,364 · program services $9,364

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $581,576 · program services $412,401 · management and general $169,175

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $878,158 · program services $803,181 · management and general $72,663 · fundraising $2,314

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $99,256 · program services $87,206 · management and general $11,957 · fundraising $93

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $176,138 · program services $152,123 · management and general $23,568 · fundraising $447

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $124,131 · program services $102,187 · management and general $21,724 · fundraising $220

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $13,938 · management and general $13,938

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $9,503 · management and general $9,503

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $81,693 · management and general $81,693

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $29,006 · program services $18,456 · management and general $10,550

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $17,683 · program services $17,683

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $53,080 · program services $39,598 · management and general $13,077 · fundraising $405

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $34,913 · program services $29,215 · management and general $5,536 · fundraising $162

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $290,600 · program services $251,197 · management and general $36,448 · fundraising $2,955

  • 17 · Travel

    total $40,208 · program services $38,291 · management and general $1,917

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $491,639 · program services $491,639

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $24,874 · program services $21,501 · management and general $3,120 · fundraising $253

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $18,481 · program services $15,975 · management and general $2,318 · fundraising $188

  • 24a · Other expenses: Staff Enhancement

    total $70,749 · program services $56,517 · management and general $13,511 · fundraising $721

  • 24b · Other expenses: Equipment & Maintenance

    total $78,435 · program services $62,550 · management and general $15,349 · fundraising $536

  • 24c · Other expenses: Board Expenses

    total $21,670 · management and general $21,670

  • 24d · Other expenses: Print & Postage

    total $33,729 · program services $32,414 · management and general $1,239 · fundraising $76

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $745,084 · end of year $533,761

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $4,560,762 · end of year $2,478,108

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $289,658 · end of year $26,583

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $122,320 · end of year $159,270

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $13,914,141 · end of year $12,771,081

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $15,946 · end of year $15,350

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $861,291 · end of year $5,660,355

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $114,646 · end of year $172,004

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1,427,610 · end of year $5,308,250

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $12,633,109 · end of year $11,007,353

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $6,333,837 · end of year $5,156,901

Mission and programs · 2022

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.

  • 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 $3,711,969 · Grants $2,562,388

  • 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 $541,753 · Grants $900

  • 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 $451,305 · Grants $1,245

  • ANNUAL FUND REVENUE SHARING WITH NATIONAL AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION.

    Expenses $491,639

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

Listed in Part VII

  • Michele Storms

    Executive Director

    Total calculated
    $243,037
    From this org
    $60,046
    From related orgs
    $140,107
    Other
    $42,884
    Hours/week
    12.2 + 25.3 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $60,046 + $140,107 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $8,100 + $18,900 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $4,765 + $11,119 related
    Filer's total
    $72,911 + $170,126 related

  • Antoinette Davis

    Deputy Director

    Total calculated
    $197,318
    From this org
    $55,110
    From related orgs
    $128,590
    Other
    $13,618
    Hours/week
    11.8 + 25.7 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $55,110 + $128,590 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $1,703 + $3,973 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,383 + $5,559 related
    Filer's total
    $59,196 + $138,122 related

  • Vanessa T Hernandez

    IAD Director

    Total calculated
    $188,138
    From this org
    $48,102
    From related orgs
    $112,238
    Other
    $27,798
    Hours/week
    11.8 + 25.7 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $48,102 + $112,238 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $6,150 + $14,350 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,189 + $5,109 related
    Filer's total
    $56,441 + $131,697 related

  • Alison Holcomb

    Political Director

    Total calculated
    $187,918
    From this org
    $142,008
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $45,910
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $142,008
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $26,000
    Nontaxable benefits
    $19,910
    Filer's total
    $187,918

  • Shareef Abduhr-Rahmaan

    Finance Director

    Total calculated
    $177,551
    From this org
    $43,166
    From related orgs
    $100,720
    Other
    $33,665
    Hours/week
    11.8 + 25.7 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $43,166 + $100,720 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $2,838 + $6,621 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $7,262 + $16,944 related
    Filer's total
    $53,266 + $124,285 related

  • Brian Robick

    Communications Director

    Total calculated
    $172,211
    From this org
    $44,533
    From related orgs
    $103,912
    Other
    $23,766
    Hours/week
    15 + 22.5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $44,533 + $103,912 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $2,365 + $5,517 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $4,765 + $11,119 related
    Filer's total
    $51,663 + $120,548 related

  • Kendrick Washington

    Policy Advocacy Director

    Total calculated
    $169,268
    From this org
    $39,865
    From related orgs
    $93,019
    Other
    $36,384
    Hours/week
    11.8 + 25.7 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $39,865 + $93,019 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $6,150 + $14,350 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $4,765 + $11,119 related
    Filer's total
    $50,780 + $118,488 related

  • Mary Gagliardi

    Development DirectorUntil 07

    Total calculated
    $159,923
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $155,319
    Other
    $4,604
    Hours/week
    0 + 37.5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    not reported + $155,319 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported
    Nontaxable benefits
    not reported + $4,604 related
    Filer's total
    not reported + $159,923 related

  • Bree Black Horse

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Sade Smith

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Jamal Whitehead

    Director Until 082022

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Peter Danelo

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Nickeia Hunter

    Director From 012023

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Binah Palmer

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8 + 0.2 related

  • Paul Lawrence

    Director Until 122022

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Martin Valadez

    Vice President From 052022

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Ian Mosher

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Michael McPhearson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Iisaaksiichaa Ross Braine

    Director From 012023

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Jesse Wing

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8 + 0.2 related

  • Mary Fan

    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

  • Jennyfer Mesa

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Nico Quintana

    Director From 012023

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Patrick Gallagher

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Tim Kaufman-Osborn

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Dan Shih

    Director Until 012023

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Sherri Nichols

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8 + 0.2 related

  • Joan Hsiao

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8 + 0.2 related

  • Andrea Harding-Altheimer

    Vice President Until 052022

    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

  • COMMIT TO CHANGE WA

    $2,555,168

    SUPPORT CtCWA Campaign

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.

  • ACLU OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION

    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
2022
Filed
30 January 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202410309349301121

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