American Civil Liberties Union
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$119K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
21
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds American Civil Liberties Union?
American Civil Liberties Union is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Akers Gerber Foundation ($50K), Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh ($28K), Nancy Jones Beard Foundation ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $119K in grants to American Civil Liberties Union between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akers Gerber Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | $27,958 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Nancy Jones Beard Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The United Way of Southwestern | $13,122 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Twig Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Horowitz Family Foundation | $4,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Cannuscio Rader Family Foundation | $1,018 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Ounsworth-fitzgerald Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Bradburd Family Foundation | $300 | 1 | 2023 |
| Future Standard Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2021 |
| Paddington Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
| Tzedakah Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
| Borowsky Family Foundation | $75 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has American Civil Liberties Union received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The United Way of Southwestern | DONOR DESIGNATION | $6,605 |
| 2024 | The Cannuscio Rader Family Foundation | CIVIC | $518 |
| 2023 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | TO SUPPORT SOCIAL HEALTH AND WELFARE | $13,195 |
| 2023 | Horowitz Family Foundation | SUPPORT TO PRESERVE THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Bradburd Family Foundation | SUPPORT ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE | $300 |
| 2023 | Borowsky Family Foundation | CONTRIBUTION | $75 |
| 2022 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION | $5,413 |
| 2022 | Horowitz Family Foundation | SUPPORT TO PRESERVE THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. | $1,000 |
| 2022 | The Cannuscio Rader Family Foundation | CIVIC | $500 |
| 2021 | Akers Gerber Foundation | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2021 | The United Way of Southwestern | Donor Designation PR | $6,517 |
| 2021 | Horowitz Family Foundation | SUPPORT TO PRESERVE THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Ounsworth-fitzgerald Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Future Standard Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $200 |
| 2021 | Paddington Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES OF DONEE | $100 |
| 2020 | Akers Gerber Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Nancy Jones Beard Foundation | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2020 | Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh | TO SUPPORT SOCIAL HEALTH AND WELFARE | $9,350 |
| 2020 | Twig Foundation | GENERAL | $6,000 |
| 2020 | Horowitz Family Foundation | SUPPORT TO PRESERVE THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES. | $1,000 |
| 2020 | Tzedakah Foundation | General purpose | $100 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Civil Liberties Union?
American Civil Liberties Union is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Akers Gerber Foundation ($50K), Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh ($28K), Nancy Jones Beard Foundation ($15K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $119K in grants to American Civil Liberties Union between 2020–2024.
Who is American Civil Liberties Union's largest funder?
Akers Gerber Foundation is the largest recorded funder of American Civil Liberties Union, with $50K across 2 grants (2020–2021).
How much grant funding has American Civil Liberties Union received?
IRS 990 filings record $119K in grants to American Civil Liberties Union across 21 grants from 13 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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