ACLU California Action
See schedule oaclu California action advocates for the defense and advancement of civil liberties and civil rights in the California state capitol. We work to secure greater equality, equity, justice, and freedom for all californians. Our policy priorities are aimed at dismantling systems rooted in oppression and discrimination through an integrated advocacy approach that employs rigorous policy analysis, lobbying, communications, coalition-building, and grassroots organizing. ACLU California Action is a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization formed by the six aclu entities in California for the purpose of engaging in statewide advocacy.
ACLU California Action at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,083,179
- -22.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $3,392,527
- -11.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $33,241
- +29.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,184,179
- +22.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who ACLU California Action funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Advocacy San Francisco, CA | Advocacy Purposes | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,083,179 | $3,392,527 | $4,184,179 | — | — | $33,241 |
| 2024 | $2,693,226 | $3,824,959 | $3,413,530 | — | — | $25,674 |
| 2023 | $2,176,007 | $4,197,265 | $4,139,142 | $5,000 | 1 | $4,344 |
| 2022 | $2,088,727 | $4,073,861 | $2,982,544 | — | — | $76 |
| 2021 | $594,031 | $772,858 | $178,827 | — | — | — |
About ACLU California Action
Based on IRS filings
ACLU California Action is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Sacramento, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $33K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
ACLU California Action is led by David Trujillo, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 6 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Trujillo
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$168K (2025)
Neal Ortiguerra
Chair & Board Member
Board Member → Treasurer & Board Member, 2024
Treasurer & Board Member → Chair & Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carmen-Nicole Cox
Director of Government Aff
Director of Government Affairs → Director of Government Aff, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$151K (2024) → $207K (2025)
Anita Narayana
Director of Strategic Communications
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$169K (2025)
Jack Zwald
Director of Finance & Administration
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$193K (2025)
Rachel Bhagwat
Legislative Advocate
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$154K (2025)
Ruth Dawson
Legislative Attorney
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$148K (2025)
Abdi Soltani
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mariko Yoshihara
Secretary & Board Member
Director → Secretary & Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norma Chavez-Peterson
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliot Gordon
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victor Leung
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Da Silva
Treasurer & Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Knox
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert White
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Carl Crider (2021–2024) — Chair & Board Member
- Former: China Brotsky (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Carlos Marquez (2022–2024) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Elizabeth Garcia Bynum (2022–2024) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Connie Tcheng (2021–2023) — Chair & Board Member
- Former: Hector Villagra (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Baker (2022–2023) — Former Director of Government Affairs
- Former: Debbie Fritsch (2021) — Director
- Former: Shari Leinwand (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $207K, to Carmen-Nicole Cox (Director of Government Aff). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about ACLU California Action
How large is ACLU California Action?
ACLU California Action reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What is ACLU California Action?
ACLU California Action is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Sacramento, CA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does ACLU California Action operate?
ACLU California Action has awarded grants in California.
What is ACLU California Action's EIN?
ACLU California Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1471040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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