American Center for Law and Justice Inc
Aclj is committed to ensuring the ongoing viability of freedom and liberty in the united states and around the world. By focusing on U.S. constitutional law, european union law and human rights law, the aclj is dedicated to the concept that freedom and liberty are universal, god-given and inalienable rights that must be protected. The aclj and its worldwide affiliates engage in litigation, provide legal services, render advice to individuals and governmental agencies, as well as counsel clients on global freedom and liberty issues. The aclj and its affiliated organizations also support training law students from around the world in order to protect religious liberty and safeguard human rights and dignity. As a non-profit organization, the aclj does not charge for its services and is dependent upon god and the resources he provides through the time, talent, and gifts of people who share our concerns and desire to protect our religious and constitutional freedoms.
American Center for Law and Justice Inc at a glance
In short: American Center for Law and Justice Inc gave $1.1M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $537K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,073,029
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $536,515
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $536,515
- Total assets
- $4,459,144
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Center for Law and Justice Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aclj - DC ($923K). Together the top 2 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Center for Law and Justice Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2024) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aclj - DC Annandale, VA | To Support Affiliated Legal Activities. | $922,793 |
| Aclj - Midwest New Hope, KY | To Support Affiliated Legal Activities. | $150,236 |
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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 | $4,459,144 | $30,227,170 | $29,880,238 | $1,073,029 | 2 | $401,754 |
| 2024 | $4,416,925 | $28,323,716 | $28,436,024 | $1,004,032 | 2 | $78,619 |
| 2023 | $2,888,585 | $27,031,908 | $26,886,769 | $1,015,825 | 2 | $45,335 |
| 2022 | $2,694,227 | $24,492,864 | $24,475,536 | $1,013,809 | 2 | $68,201 |
| 2021 | $2,642,999 | $22,624,550 | $22,610,722 | $1,005,522 | 2 | $24,292 |
| 2020 | $2,214,420 | $23,594,912 | $23,299,364 | $1,009,869 | 2 | $38,209 |
About American Center for Law and Justice Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Center for Law and Justice Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Virginia Beach, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $402K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Center for Law and Justice Inc is led by Jay Sekulow Esq., President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 11 of 15 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jay Sekulow Esq.
President
Chief Counsel & Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry G. Hutchison Esq.
Director of Policy & Senior Counsel
Senior Attorney → Director of Policy & Senior Counsel, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$295K (2020) → $376K (2025)
Harold Ray Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Brewer Esq.
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Haynes
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Sekulow Cpa Cgma
Vice President of Finance & CFO
COO & Vice President of Finance → CFO & Vice President of Finance, 2022
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$311K (2020) → $403K (2025)
James Murphy Esq.
Vice President of Administration
Vice President of Administrator → Vice President of Administration, 2024
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $99K (2025)
Matthew Clark Esq.
Senior Counsel for Digital
Senior Attorney → Senior Counsel for Digital Advocacy, 2024
Senior Counsel for Digital Advocacy → Senior Counsel for Digital, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$286K (2020) → $498K (2025)
Thomas P. Monaghan Esq.
Secretary & Treasurer
Senior Counsel, Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$516K (2020) → $518K (2025)
Ben Sisney Esq.
Senior Counsel for Lititga
Senior Attorney → Senior Counsel for Lititgation & Public Policy, 2024
Senior Counsel for Lititgation & Public Policy → Senior Counsel for Lititga, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$378K (2023) → $436K (2025)
Cece Noland-Heil Esq.
Senior Counsel
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$354K (2024) → $371K (2025)
Donn Parsons Esq.
Corporate Counsel
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$362K (2024) → $400K (2025)
Sharon W. Alford
Chief Accounting Officer
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$197K (2024) → $247K (2025)
Christina Compagnone Esq.
Senior Managing Counsel
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$330K (2025)
Marc Brugnoni
Marketing Executive
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$335K (2025)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Miles Terry (2021–2024) — Former Chief of Staff
- Former: Ed White Esq. (2020–2023) — Senior Attorney
- Former: Frank Manion Esq. (2020–2023) — Senior Attorney & Officer
- Former: Pat Robertson (2020–2023) — Board President
- Former: Robert Ash Esq. (2020–2023) — Senior Attorney
- Former: Bill Haynes (2023) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey H. Ballabon Esq. (2020) — Attorney
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $518K, to Thomas P Monaghan ESQ (Secretary/Treasurer). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Center for Law and Justice Inc
How much does American Center for Law and Justice Inc give each year?
American Center for Law and Justice Inc gave $1.1M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 2 grants.
How large is American Center for Law and Justice Inc?
American Center for Law and Justice Inc reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $30.2M.
What is American Center for Law and Justice Inc?
American Center for Law and Justice Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Virginia Beach, VA. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does American Center for Law and Justice Inc operate?
American Center for Law and Justice Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky, Virginia.
What is American Center for Law and Justice Inc's EIN?
American Center for Law and Justice Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1586817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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