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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$15,607,257
Total expenses
$12,876,519
Contributions and grants received
$10,941,016
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$50,000
Investment income
$4,614,428
Other revenue
$1,813
Total assets, end of year
$62,907,099
Total liabilities, end of year
$51,081
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$62,856,018
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$10,072,593
Management and general expenses
$1,643,061
Fundraising expenses
$1,160,865
Program service expenses (Part III)
$10,072,593

Program services were 78.2% 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.

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $10,941,016

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $1,974,670

  • 2a · Program service revenue: LEGAL CASE AWARD

    total $50,000 · related or exempt $50,000

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $1,397,996 · excluded $1,397,996

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $61,596,625

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

    securities $58,380,193

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $3,216,432

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $3,216,432 · related or exempt $3,216,432

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: MISC INCOME

    total $1,813 · related or exempt $1,813

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $1,813

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $1,459,249 · program services $999,620 · management and general $186,565 · fundraising $273,064

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $3,067,960 · program services $2,073,809 · management and general $514,443 · fundraising $479,708

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $270,056 · program services $183,966 · management and general $41,940 · fundraising $44,150

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $515,410 · program services $353,426 · management and general $92,703 · fundraising $69,281

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $410,619 · program services $276,688 · management and general $65,361 · fundraising $68,570

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $20,510 · management and general $20,510

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $25,808 · management and general $25,808

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $373,927 · management and general $373,927

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $136,078 · program services $35,289 · management and general $90,539 · fundraising $10,250

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $35,157 · program services $35,157

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $68,868 · program services $48,057 · management and general $11,002 · fundraising $9,809

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $351,468 · program services $229,676 · management and general $76,351 · fundraising $45,441

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $668,285 · program services $464,482 · management and general $106,167 · fundraising $97,636

  • 17 · Travel

    total $9,235 · program services $7,380 · management and general $625 · fundraising $1,230

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $51,371 · program services $27,268 · management and general $76 · fundraising $24,027

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $5,095,872 · program services $5,095,872

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $46,991 · program services $32,661 · management and general $7,465 · fundraising $6,865

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $58,569 · program services $40,707 · management and general $9,305 · fundraising $8,557

  • 24a · Other expenses: PRINT & POSTAGE

    total $51,870 · program services $48,756 · management and general $1,431 · fundraising $1,683

  • 24b · Other expenses: CASE COSTS

    total $45,553 · program services $45,553

  • 24c · Other expenses: STAFF ENHANCEMENT

    total $67,158 · program services $49,915 · management and general $8,680 · fundraising $8,563

  • 24d · Other expenses: SUBSCRIPTIONS & FEES

    total $19,146 · program services $5,694 · management and general $5,554 · fundraising $7,898

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $27,359 · program services $18,617 · management and general $4,609 · fundraising $4,133

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $730,559 · end of year $1,201,957

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $534,289 · end of year $446,000

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $217,088 · end of year $413,261

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

    $607,545

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

    $475,511

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $197,687 · end of year $132,034

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $59,355,133 · end of year $57,708,241

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $2,896,030 · end of year $3,005,606

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $982,940 · end of year $51,081

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $15,796,973 · end of year $16,392,553

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $47,150,873 · end of year $46,463,465

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.

  • 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 $2,323,764

  • 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 $1,503,996

  • 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 $1,148,961

  • REVENUE SHARING WITH NATIONAL ACLU ORGANIZATION

    Expenses $5,095,872

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
    $152,365
    From related orgs
    $71,701
    Other
    $47,691
    Hours/week
    25.3 + 12.2 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

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

  • Antoinette Davis

    Deputy Director

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

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

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

  • Vanessa T Hernandez

    IAD Director

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

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

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

  • Shareef Abduhr-Rahmaan

    Finance Director

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

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

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

  • Brian Robick

    Communications Director

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

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

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

  • Andrea Fullerton

    Development Director

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

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

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

  • La Rond Baker

    Legal Director

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

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

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

  • Enoka Herat

    Policy Counsel

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

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

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

  • Taryn Darling

    Senior Staff Attorney

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

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

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

  • Caedmon Magboo Cahill

    Policy Advocacy Director

    Total calculated
    $176,405
    From this org
    $89,292
    From related orgs
    $59,528
    Other
    $27,585
    Hours/week
    22.5 + 15 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us · ignoring case and punctuation

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

  • Binah Palmer

    Director Until 122024

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2 + 0.8 related

  • Martin Valadez

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2 + 0.8 related

  • Ian Mosher

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2 + 0.8 related

  • Sam Pailca

    Director Until 012025

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2 + 0.8 related

  • Joan Hsaio

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2 + 0.8 related

  • Tiff Stoner

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2 + 0.8 related

  • Michael McPhearson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.2 + 0.8 related

  • Jasmine Tolbert

    Director

    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

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Related organization compensation method (Part I, line 3)
Listed persons compensation information (Part I, line 4)

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.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
10 February 2026
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202630419349300638

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