American Civil Liberties Union -
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$5.2M
Foundation funders
23
Grants recorded
94
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds American Civil Liberties Union -?
American Civil Liberties Union - is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($2.1M), American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc ($1.8M), Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Inc ($400K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.2M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union - between 2019–2025.
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $280K (2022) to $1.4M (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $485K.
What grants has American Civil Liberties Union - received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $160,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $84,250 |
| 2025 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $84,250 |
| 2025 | The JCDRP Family Foundation Inc | ACLU OF NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS - THREE YEAR COMMITMENT | $60,000 |
| 2025 | Robert J Bauer Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $40,000 |
| 2025 | The Brackenridge Foundation Inc | Humantarian | $20,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $16,500 |
| 2025 | New Jersey State Bar Foundation | FellowshiP | $13,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Mercer Inc | — | $6,000 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $903 |
| 2024 | American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Affiliate Program | $460,000 |
| 2024 | Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Inc | SUPPORT YOUR EFFORTS AROUND IMMIGRANT RIGHTS | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of New Jersey | CIVIL & HUMAN RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY | $112,200 |
| 2024 | Princeton Area Community Foundation Inc | General | $64,350 |
| 2024 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $52,250 |
| 2024 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $52,250 |
| 2024 | The Skadden Foundation | PAYMENT FOR FELLOWS | $51,350 |
| 2024 | American Civil Liberties Union Inc | Affiliate Program | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | MATCHING GIFTS | $5,500 |
| 2024 | Philip W Riskin Charitable | CHARITY | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Good Hand Foundation Corp | GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $657 |
| 2024 | The Cigna Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING PURPOSE | $180 |
| 2024 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | MATCHING GIFTS | $50 |
| 2023 | American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Affiliate Program | $335,822 |
| 2023 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $51,000 |
| 2023 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $51,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 94 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Civil Liberties Union -?
American Civil Liberties Union - is funded by 23 grantmakers, led by Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($2.1M), American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc ($1.8M), Geraldine R Dodge Foundation Inc ($400K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.2M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union - between 2019–2025.
Who is American Civil Liberties Union -'s largest funder?
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of American Civil Liberties Union -, with $2.1M across 30 grants (2019–2024).
How much grant funding has American Civil Liberties Union - received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.2M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union - across 94 grants from 23 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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