American Civil Liberties Union
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
4
Grants recorded
6
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds American Civil Liberties Union?
American Civil Liberties Union is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by American Civil Liberties Union Inc ($1.0M), The Just Trust for Action ($200K), Foundation for Louisiana ($43K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Inc | $1,023,919 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| The Just Trust for Action | $200,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Foundation for Louisiana | $42,500 | 1 | 2021 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $550K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $146K.
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 Inc | AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $146,228 |
| 2024 | The Just Trust for Action | PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCACY | $200,000 |
| 2023 | American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| 2022 | American Civil Liberties Union Inc | AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $549,912 |
| 2021 | American Civil Liberties Union Inc | AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $327,779 |
| 2021 | Foundation for Louisiana | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $42,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Civil Liberties Union?
American Civil Liberties Union is funded by 4 grantmakers, led by American Civil Liberties Union Inc ($1.0M), The Just Trust for Action ($200K), Foundation for Louisiana ($43K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union between 2021–2025.
Who is American Civil Liberties Union's largest funder?
American Civil Liberties Union Inc is the largest recorded funder of American Civil Liberties Union, with $1.0M across 3 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has American Civil Liberties Union received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union across 6 grants from 4 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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