American Civil Liberties Union of
The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky (ACLU) is freedom's watchdog, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people by the constitutions of the united states and the commonwealth of Kentucky.
American Civil Liberties Union of at a glance
In short: American Civil Liberties Union of gave $67K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $67K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $67,382
- +55.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $67,382
- +55.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $67,382
- Total assets
- $4,354,398
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Civil Liberties Union of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Coalition for the Homeless ($67K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2024) to $297K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $67K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coalition for the Homeless Louisville, KY | Restitution Payments | $67,382 |
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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 | $4,354,398 | $2,211,171 | $2,066,627 | $67,382 | 1 | $98,647 |
| 2024 | $4,316,027 | $3,160,373 | $2,431,932 | $43,344 | 1 | $10,954 |
| 2023 | $3,473,295 | $1,327,417 | $2,918,294 | $297,400 | 2 | $875 |
| 2022 | $4,646,015 | $2,862,857 | $2,111,108 | — | — | $82,750 |
| 2021 | $3,858,063 | $2,155,292 | $2,137,805 | — | — | $46,529 |
| 2020 | $2,669,845 | $1,894,338 | $1,406,274 | — | — | $31,487 |
About American Civil Liberties Union of
Based on IRS filings
American Civil Liberties Union of is a public charity focused on International human rights, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $67K. Net investment income was $99K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Civil Liberties Union of is led by Amber Duke, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 4 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amber Duke
Executive Director
Executive Director → Interim Executive Director, 2023
Interim Executive Director → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$85K (2022) → $150K (2025)
Omar Salinas Chacon
President
Board Member → Equity Officer, 2022
Equity Officer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corey Shapiro
Legal Director
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$96K (2023) → $123K (2025)
Charlene Buckles
Development Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024) → $111K (2025)
Angela Cooper
Communications Director
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
$109K (2025)
Curtis Stauffer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Crosby
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Soha Saiyed
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
B. Sofia Calleja
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Johnson
Vice President
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Holmes
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Basel Touchan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Kennedy-Startzman
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Bencomo-Suarez
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Miller
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Ben Freed
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Stack
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Katzenmaier
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anella Wetter
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darryl Dee Parker
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Farrah Alexander
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shanice Nelson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephon Moore
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Teri Daniel
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd James Burgess
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (37)
- Former: Cherie Dawson-Edwards (2020–2024) — Nat'l Board
- Former: Daniel Kirchner (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Dominique Olbert (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Joanne Wheeler Bland (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Tim Heine (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Deana Hargis (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Emi Ramirez (2023–2024) — Affiliate Equity Officer
- Former: Tori Phantom (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ana'neicia Williams (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Heather Gatnarek (2024) — Senior Staff Attorney
- Former: Rishi Raithatha (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Erin Kennedy Starzman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Loving (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kelsie Smithson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tytianna Wells (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Cherie Dawson Edwards (2023) — National Board Representative
- Former: Stephaine Johnson (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Angela Singla (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bridget Pitcock (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Glenn Crothers (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Kungu Njuguna (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Michael Aldridge (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Shadonna Banks (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cody Angel (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Meryem Kahloon (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Savvy Shabazz (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Shellie Dreistadt (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Terrance Sullivan (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brandon Edwards (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Enid Trucios-Haynes (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jenny Heitkemper (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Lee Look (2020–2021) — At Large
- Former: Randy Strobo (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Stafford Easterling (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Barger (2020–2021) — At Large
- Former: Jeff Johnson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: T. Gonzales (2020) — Equity Officer
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 $150K, to Amber Duke (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Civil Liberties Union of
How much does American Civil Liberties Union of give each year?
American Civil Liberties Union of gave $67K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $43K across 1 grant.
How large is American Civil Liberties Union of?
American Civil Liberties Union of reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is American Civil Liberties Union of?
American Civil Liberties Union of is a public charity focused on International human rights, based in Louisville, KY. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does American Civil Liberties Union of operate?
American Civil Liberties Union of has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is American Civil Liberties Union of's EIN?
American Civil Liberties Union of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6058569. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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