American Civil Liberties Union
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds American Civil Liberties Union?
American Civil Liberties Union is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc ($427K), The Connecticut Project Inc ($300K), The Tow Foundation Inc ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | $426,951 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| The Connecticut Project Inc | $300,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Tow Foundation Inc | $200,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck | $120,000 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| The Nancy E Barton Foundation | $75,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| New Venture Fund | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | $38,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $20,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Connecticut Project Action Fund Inc | $11,425 | 1 | 2023 |
| Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc | $10,100 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | $800 | 4 | 2021–2023 |
| Aetna Foundation Inc | $226 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Cigna Group Foundation | $75 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $44 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2020) to $337K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $298K.
What grants has American Civil Liberties Union received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Tow Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $200,000 |
| 2025 | American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $55,000 |
| 2025 | The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Rosencrans Family Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Connecticut Project Inc | CRIMINAL LEGAL REFORM COHORT PARTICIPATION GRANTS | $150,000 |
| 2024 | American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Affiliate Program | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Fairfield County's Community Foundation Inc | FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc | BN - BASIC NEEDS & RIGHTS | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Nancy E Barton Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2023 | The Connecticut Project Inc | CRIMINAL LEGAL REFORM COHORT PARTICIPATION GRANT | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Nancy E Barton Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Connecticut Project Action Fund Inc | GRANT TO COALITION MEMBERS ENGAGED IN ADVOCACY TO ENSURE PASSAGE OF A FAIR AND ACCESSIBLE EARLY VOTING SYSTEM | $11,425 |
| 2023 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $100 |
| 2022 | American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $163,942 |
| 2022 | The Nancy E Barton Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $200 |
| 2021 | American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $133,009 |
| 2021 | The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck | ACLU-CONNECTICUT ACTIVITIES | $30,000 |
| 2021 | The Nancy E Barton Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE GIVING PROGRAM | $300 |
| 2021 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSE | $200 |
| 2021 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN | $44 |
| 2020 | New Venture Fund | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $50,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Civil Liberties Union?
American Civil Liberties Union is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc ($427K), The Connecticut Project Inc ($300K), The Tow Foundation Inc ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union between 2020–2025.
Who is American Civil Liberties Union's largest funder?
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of American Civil Liberties Union, with $427K across 4 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 35 grants from 17 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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