American Civil Liberties Union of
THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (ACLU NC UNION) DEFENDS AND ADVANCES THE PRINCIPLES OF FREEDOM, EQUALITY AND JUSTICE CONTAINED IN THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION. ACLU NC UNION, A CALIFORNIA MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(4), CONDUCTS LEGISLATIVE, COMMUNITY ACTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO PROTECT AND DEFEND CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$15.2M
+3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
-57.2% YoY
Grant Count
3
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$849K
-42.9% YoY
About American Civil Liberties Union of
Based on IRS filings
American Civil Liberties Union of is a nonprofit organization, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $15.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $193K.
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $15,172,752 | $14,653,023 | $16,577,611 |
| Revenue | $6,301,021 | $8,539,200 | $8,409,590 |
| Expenses | $6,788,705 | $9,980,855 | $6,785,976 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $193,085 | $71,519 | $36,363 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Aclu Ca Action ($2,348,286), Ohioans United for Reprod ($100,000), Yes for Marriage Equality ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACLU CA ACTION SACRAMENTO, CA | LEGISLATIVE | $2,348,286 |
| Ohioans United for Reprod COLUMBUS, OH | BALLOT MEASURE | $100,000 |
| YES FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY LOS ANGELES, CA | BALLOT MEASURE | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABDI SOLTANI | Executive Dir. | 8 | $64,685 |
| PHYLLIDA BURLINGAME | LEGAL-POLICY DIR. | 4 | $23,325 |
| DUC LE | COO | 8 | $51,357 |
| ELISE TRAYNUM | GENERAL COUNSEL | 8 | $51,174 |
| SHILPI AGARWAL | LEGAL-POLICY DIR | 4 | $23,794 |
| DOROTHY STELL | DEVELOPMENT DIR | 4 | $21,119 |
| CANDICE FRANCIS | COMMUNICATIONS DIR | 13 | $67,061 |
| MELYS JEREZ | Director | 1 | — |
| ANITA BRADY | Director | 1 | — |
| THERESA LOFTY JUELCH | Director | 1 | — |
| DANIEL GALINDO | Director | 1 | — |
| BETSY BUCHALTER ADLER | AUDIT CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CHOWNING POPPLER | Director | 1 | — |
| ADRIENNE BOUSIAN | Director | 1 | — |
| DAN GEIGER | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| ZAINAB RAMAHI | Director | 1 | — |
| ERICA FERNANDEZ ZAMORA | Policy Chair | 2 | — |
| ALLEN ASCH | Director | 1 | — |
| KASSON STONE | Dev Chair | 2 | — |
| AUTUMN GONZALEZ | Director | 1 | — |
| BETH VON EMSTER | Director | 1 | — |
| CICI VU | Director | 1 | — |
| MARIKO YOSHIHARA | Director | 1 | — |
| ADAM BAILEY | Chair | 2 | — |
| KATELYNN BISHOP | Director | 1 | — |
| GRAHAM DRAKE | Director | 1 | — |
| KOBE MARTINEZ MOORE | Director | 1 | — |
| BEVERLY TUCKER | Personnel Chair | 2 | — |
| ANTHONY WAN | Director | 1 | — |
| MEREDITH MARZUOLI | Director | 1 | — |
| KORI CORDERO | Director | 1 | — |
| MARINA HSIEH | Director | 1 | — |
| D KRISTOPHER MEADOWS | Director | 1 | — |
| EMMIE TRAN | Director | 1 | — |
| NANCY STUART | Director | 1 | — |
| VERONICA DIAZ | Director | 1 | — |
| NATALIE WORMELI | Director | 1 | — |
| SUKAINA HUSSAIN | EQUITY OFFICER | 1 | — |
| MAGAN RAY | Director | 1 | — |
| NIKI SOLIS | Director | 1 | — |
| STEVEN HENSLEY | Director | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is American Civil Liberties Union of?
As of 2024, American Civil Liberties Union of holds $15.2M in total assets with $6.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $2.5M in 2024.
Where does American Civil Liberties Union of operate?
American Civil Liberties Union of has awarded grants in California, Louisiana, New York, Ohio.
What size grants does American Civil Liberties Union of award?
In 2024, American Civil Liberties Union of awarded 3 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $849K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Civil Liberties Union of's EIN?
American Civil Liberties Union of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2151925. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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