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Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$11,691,840
Total expenses
$10,068,612
Contributions and grants received
$11,073,076
Grants paid
$96,711
Program service revenue
$51,000
Investment income
$563,943
Other revenue
$3,821
Total assets, end of year
$56,417,565
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,800,172
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$54,617,393
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$7,906,393
Management and general expenses
$1,354,069
Fundraising expenses
$808,150
Program service expenses (Part III)
$7,906,393

Program services were 78.5% 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.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $11,073,076

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $1,249,512

  • 2a · Program service revenue: LEGAL CASE AWARD

    total $51,000 · related or exempt $51,000

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $779,510 · excluded $779,510

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $7,980,671

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

    securities $8,196,238

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$215,567

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$215,567 · related or exempt -$215,567

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISC INCOME

    total $3,821 · related or exempt $3,821

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $3,821

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $80,000 · program services $80,000

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $16,711 · program services $16,711

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,118,073 · program services $560,578 · management and general $394,742 · fundraising $162,753

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,365,180 · program services $1,895,379 · management and general $169,471 · fundraising $300,330

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $111,075 · program services $80,739 · fundraising $30,336

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $543,377 · program services $406,929 · management and general $83,096 · fundraising $53,352

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $301,415 · program services $212,849 · management and general $49,835 · fundraising $38,731

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $27,668 · management and general $27,668

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $22,173 · management and general $22,173

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $328,048 · management and general $328,048

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $68,183 · program services $20,330 · management and general $28,435 · fundraising $19,418

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $41,515 · program services $41,515

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $167,496 · program services $119,289 · management and general $26,893 · fundraising $21,314

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $175,054 · program services $110,575 · management and general $40,465 · fundraising $24,014

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $694,484 · program services $482,691 · management and general $110,329 · fundraising $101,464

  • 17 · Travel

    total $153,529 · program services $145,513 · management and general $4,473 · fundraising $3,543

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $3,408,988 · program services $3,408,988

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $59,445 · program services $41,316 · management and general $9,444 · fundraising $8,685

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $44,168 · program services $30,698 · management and general $7,017 · fundraising $6,453

  • 24a · Other expenses: PRINT & POSTAGE

    total $77,925 · program services $71,550 · management and general $3,537 · fundraising $2,838

  • 24b · Other expenses: CASE COSTS

    total $45,781 · program services $45,781

  • 24c · Other expenses: STAFF ENHANCEMENT

    total $176,374 · program services $120,904 · management and general $33,978 · fundraising $21,492

  • 24d · Other expenses: SUBSCRIPTIONS & FEES

    total $41,950 · program services $14,058 · management and general $14,465 · fundraising $13,427

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $819,020 · end of year $1,562,513

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $228,520 · end of year $238,521

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $432,811 · end of year $141,734

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    end of year $21,464

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

    $577,485

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

    $328,663

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $303,356 · end of year $248,822

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $52,656,562 · end of year $51,511,753

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $2,954,727 · end of year $2,692,758

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $501,263

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $86,503 · end of year $83,776

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $606,652 · end of year $1,716,396

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $16,089,052 · end of year $14,650,869

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $41,114,052 · end of year $39,966,524

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.

  • Legal Program: The ACLU pursues impact litigation and files amicus briefs to uphold the Constitution and advance civil rights and civil liberties for all Washingtonians. We pursue cases that will effect widespread change, particularly those that impact communities historically most affected by racism and other forms of injustice in our society, whether in the areas of the criminal legal system, immigration rights, voting rights, LGBTQIA2S+ rights, unlawful surveillance, or access to health care.

    Expenses $1,772,533 · Grants $1,000

  • Policy Advocacy Program: The ACLU works to educate policy makers and stakeholders, promote policies that advance civil liberties, and oppose those that are harmful to equity and freedom. We work to implement long-term, systemic change for all people. We provide legal and policy guidance to agencies and government bodies to ensure that constitutional rights are protected and upheld. Signature programs include technology & liberty; campaign for smart justice; youth policy; immigration and policing; and access to health care.

    Expenses $1,536,197 · Grants $89,901

  • Communications Program: Educating the public is critical to defending civil liberties across the state. We engage the media to develop articles, frame issues, and influence opinions. We provide expert speakers on a wide range of civil liberties topics to schools and community groups, including know your rights trainings to support impacted communities ability to stand up for themselves. Through our member and public events, speakers bureau, and student outreach, the Communications Department rallies supporters, attracts new audiences, and empowers grassroots and other groups to promote civil rights.

    Expenses $1,188,675 · Grants $2,905

  • REVENUE SHARING WITH NATIONAL ACLU ORGANIZATION

    Expenses $3,408,988

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
    $140,107
    From related orgs
    $60,046
    Other
    $42,884
    Hours/week
    25.3 + 12.2 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

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

  • Antoinette Davis

    Deputy Director

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

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

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

  • Vanessa T Hernandez

    IAD Director

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

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

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

  • Alison Holcomb

    Political Director

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

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

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

  • Shareef Abduhr-Rahmaan

    Finance Director

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

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

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

  • Brian Robick

    Communications Director

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

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

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

  • Kendrick Washington

    Policy Advocacy Director

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

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

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

  • Mary Gagliardi

    Development DirectorUntil 07

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

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

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

  • Binah Palmer

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2 + 0.8 related

  • Jesse Wing

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2 + 0.8 related

  • Sam Pailca

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2 + 0.8 related

  • Joan Hsaio

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2 + 0.8 related

  • Martin Valadez

    Vice President From 052022

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2 + 0.8 related

  • Sherri Nichols

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2 + 0.8 related

  • Andrea Harding-Altheimer

    Vice President Until 052022

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2 + 0.8 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 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

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.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
30 January 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202440309349300734

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