American Civil Liberties Union
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
42
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds American Civil Liberties Union?
American Civil Liberties Union is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Someland Foundation ($870K), The Masimo Foundation for Ethics ($300K), Berro Family Foundation Inc ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Someland Foundation | $870,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Masimo Foundation for Ethics | $300,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Berro Family Foundation Inc | $20,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Croutch Family Foundation | $19,500 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Silton Family Foundation | $16,500 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Simple Generosity Foundation | $10,450 | 1 | 2022 |
| Cerity Partners Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Summers Family Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Bernstein Family Foundation Inc | $9,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Maier Margolis Foundation | $7,400 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation | $7,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Altman-aronow Charitable Foundation | $4,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Robert S & Marjorie Y Scott Foundtn | $1,250 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Courage Sans Peur Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Linda Novak Memorial Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Reese & Linda Polesky Family Foundation | $150 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors | $35 | 1 | 2021 |
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 | William and Charlene Glikbarg Foundation | UNRESTRICTED TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES AND OPERATIONS OF THE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Berro Family Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROTECTION OF THE US CONSTITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Bernstein Family Foundation Inc | FOR LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION DEFENDING CIVIL LIBERTIES | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Reese & Linda Polesky Family Foundation | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | $50 |
| 2023 | Cerity Partners Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Silton Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Berro Family Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROTECTION OF THE US CONSTITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Croutch Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $4,500 |
| 2023 | Maier Margolis Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Bernstein Family Foundation Inc | FOR LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION DEFENDING CIVIL LIBERTIES | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Altman-aronow Charitable Foundation | SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP PROTECT PEOPLE'S LEGAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS. | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Courage Sans Peur Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Reese & Linda Polesky Family Foundation | PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION MISSION | $100 |
| 2022 | The Masimo Foundation for Ethics | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $300,000 |
| 2022 | Simple Generosity Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,450 |
| 2022 | Berro Family Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROTECTION OF THE US CONSTITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Silton Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Maier Margolis Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Bernstein Family Foundation Inc | FOR LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION DEFENDING CIVIL LIBERTIES | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Altman-aronow Charitable Foundation | SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP PROTECT PEOPLE'S LEGAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS. | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Croutch Family Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Summers Family Foundation | For assistance to ProtectFreedom of Speech, JusticeEducation for all | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Berro Family Foundation Inc | TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR PROTECTION OF THE US CONSTITUTION AND THE BILL OF RIGHTS | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Silton Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $4,000 |
| 2021 | Maier Margolis Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $2,000 |
| 2021 | Albert and Joan Dorman Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS | $1,500 |
| 2021 | Altman-aronow Charitable Foundation | SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HELP PROTECT PEOPLE'S LEGAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS. | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Bernstein Family Foundation Inc | FOR LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION DEFENDING CIVIL LIBERTIES | $1,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 42 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Civil Liberties Union?
American Civil Liberties Union is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Someland Foundation ($870K), The Masimo Foundation for Ethics ($300K), Berro Family Foundation Inc ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union between 2019–2024.
Who is American Civil Liberties Union's largest funder?
Someland Foundation is the largest recorded funder of American Civil Liberties Union, with $870K across 1 grant (2020).
How much grant funding has American Civil Liberties Union received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union across 42 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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