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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION.

Totals

Total revenue
$4,702,771
Total expenses
$3,397,879
Contributions and grants received
$3,924,526
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$769,434
Other revenue
$8,811
Total assets, end of year
$24,843,360
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,153,073
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$19,690,287
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$2,742,754
Management and general expenses
$641,914
Fundraising expenses
$13,211
Program service expenses (Part III)
$2,742,754

Program services were 80.7% 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

    $2,955,540

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $968,986

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $485,259 · excluded $485,259

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $20,532,208

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

    securities $20,248,033

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $284,175

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $284,175 · related or exempt $284,175

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISC REVENUE

    total $8,811 · related or exempt $8,811

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $8,811

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $474,374 · program services $394,446 · management and general $79,928

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $1,161,125 · program services $934,175 · management and general $220,525 · fundraising $6,425

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $103,014 · program services $85,414 · management and general $17,099 · fundraising $501

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $208,356 · program services $167,239 · management and general $40,223 · fundraising $894

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $147,046 · program services $118,408 · management and general $27,988 · fundraising $650

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $8,790 · management and general $8,790

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $11,061 · management and general $11,061

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $93,983 · management and general $93,983

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $74,495 · program services $35,634 · management and general $38,861

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $15,067 · program services $15,067

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $28,832 · program services $24,876 · management and general $3,672 · fundraising $284

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $128,732 · program services $97,876 · management and general $29,922 · fundraising $934

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $279,636 · program services $241,720 · management and general $35,073 · fundraising $2,843

  • 17 · Travel

    total $12,423 · program services $12,155 · management and general $268

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $14,282 · program services $14,249 · management and general $33

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $513,465 · program services $513,465

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $19,663 · program services $16,997 · management and general $2,466 · fundraising $200

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $24,507 · program services $21,184 · management and general $3,074 · fundraising $249

  • 24a · Other expenses: Staff Enhancement

    total $20,698 · program services $17,295 · management and general $3,285 · fundraising $118

  • 24b · Other expenses: Board Expenses

    total $21,204 · management and general $21,204

  • 24c · Other expenses: Print & Postage

    total $22,622 · program services $22,097 · management and general $492 · fundraising $33

  • 24d · Other expenses: Subscriptions & Fees

    total $4,835 · program services $2,449 · management and general $2,386

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $9,669 · program services $8,008 · management and general $1,581 · fundraising $80

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $467,682 · end of year $442,546

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $884,196 · end of year $1,109,357

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $200,359 · end of year $664,861

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $164,798 · end of year $179,960

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $18,330,550 · end of year $18,753,642

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $16,197 · end of year $17,405

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $4,766,309 · end of year $3,675,589

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $71,474 · end of year $130,691

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $6,113,979 · end of year $5,022,382

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $12,662,479 · end of year $13,607,561

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $5,982,159 · end of year $6,082,726

Mission and programs · 2024

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 $1,146,836

  • 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 $598,674

  • 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 $483,779

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

    Expenses $513,465

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Michele Storms

    Executive Director

    Total calculated
    $271,757
    From this org
    $71,701
    From related orgs
    $152,365
    Other
    $47,691
    Hours/week
    12.2 + 25.3 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

    Base
    $71,701 + $152,365 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $9,760 + $20,740 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $5,501 + $11,690 related
    Filer's total
    $86,962 + $184,795 related

  • Antoinette Davis

    Deputy Director

    Total calculated
    $250,338
    From this org
    $71,712
    From related orgs
    $152,388
    Other
    $26,238
    Hours/week
    11.8 + 25.7 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

    Base
    $71,712 + $152,388 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $5,646 + $11,997 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $3,438 + $5,157 related
    Filer's total
    $80,796 + $169,542 related

  • Vanessa T Hernandez

    IAD Director

    Total calculated
    $233,411
    From this org
    $64,581
    From related orgs
    $137,235
    Other
    $31,595
    Hours/week
    11.8 + 25.7 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

    Base
    $64,581 + $137,235 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $7,360 + $15,640 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,750 + $5,845 related
    Filer's total
    $74,691 + $158,720 related

  • Shareef Abduhr-Rahmaan

    Finance Director

    Total calculated
    $206,924
    From this org
    $51,400
    From related orgs
    $109,227
    Other
    $46,297
    Hours/week
    11.8 + 25.7 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

    Base
    $51,400 + $109,227 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $6,133 + $13,032 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,682 + $18,450 related
    Filer's total
    $66,215 + $140,709 related

  • Brian Robick

    Communications Director

    Total calculated
    $198,558
    From this org
    $67,763
    From related orgs
    $101,644
    Other
    $29,151
    Hours/week
    15 + 22.5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

    Base
    $67,763 + $101,644 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $4,784 + $7,176 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $6,876 + $10,315 related
    Filer's total
    $79,423 + $119,135 related

  • Andrea Fullerton

    Development Director

    Total calculated
    $195,223
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $164,233
    Other
    $30,990
    Hours/week
    0 + 37.5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

    Base
    not reported + $164,233 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported + $22,395 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    not reported + $8,595 related
    Filer's total
    not reported + $195,223 related

  • La Rond Baker

    Legal Director

    Total calculated
    $190,684
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $169,343
    Other
    $21,341
    Hours/week
    0 + 37.5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

    Base
    not reported + $169,343 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported + $12,746 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    not reported + $8,595 related
    Filer's total
    not reported + $190,684 related

  • Enoka Herat

    Policy Counsel

    Total calculated
    $182,247
    From this org
    $63,459
    From related orgs
    $95,188
    Other
    $23,600
    Hours/week
    15 + 22.5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

    Base
    $63,459 + $95,188 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $9,200 + $13,800 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $240 + $360 related
    Filer's total
    $72,899 + $109,348 related

  • Taryn Darling

    Senior Staff Attorney

    Total calculated
    $178,828
    From this org
    $0
    From related orgs
    $147,241
    Other
    $31,587
    Hours/week
    0 + 37.5 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

    Base
    not reported + $147,241 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    not reported + $22,992 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    not reported + $8,595 related
    Filer's total
    not reported + $178,828 related

  • Caedmon Magboo Cahill

    Policy Advocacy Director

    Total calculated
    $176,405
    From this org
    $59,528
    From related orgs
    $89,292
    Other
    $27,585
    Hours/week
    11.8 + 25.7 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

    Base
    $59,528 + $89,292 related
    Bonus
    not reported
    Other
    not reported
    Deferred
    $8,509 + $12,763 related
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,525 + $3,788 related
    Filer's total
    $70,562 + $105,843 related

  • Binah Palmer

    Director Until 122024

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8 + 0.2 related

  • Joan Hsiao

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8 + 0.2 related

  • Jennyfer Mesa

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Sam Pailca

    Director Until 012025

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8 + 0.2 related

  • Mary Fan

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Sherri Nichols

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Tim Kaufman-Osborn

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Sade Smith

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Ian Mosher

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8 + 0.2 related

  • Michael McPhearson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8 + 0.2 related

  • Martin Valadez

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8 + 0.2 related

  • Nickeia Hunter

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Nico Quintana

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Iisaaksiichaa Ross Braine

    Director Until 112024

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Dr Leo Morales

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Tiff Stoner

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8 + 0.2 related

  • Jasmine Tolbert

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.8 + 0.2 related

  • Britney Kingsbury

    Director Until 102024

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • Sherman Helenese

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

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

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

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
2024
Filed
13 February 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202600449349301695

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