Public Benefit : Advocacy and Civil Rights

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation

Because freedom can't protect itself

Rating

Overall Rating    
      (68.02)
Organizational Efficiency      
Program Expenses 80.2%    
Administrative Expenses 10.8%    
Fundraising Expenses 8.9%    
Fundraising Efficiency $0.07    
Efficiency Rating    
      (38.02)
Organizational Capacity      
Primary Revenue Growth 16.4%    
Program Expenses Growth 12.5%    
Working Capital Ratio (years) 4.78    
Capacity Rating    
      (30.00)

Income Statement     (FYE 03/2008)

Revenue  
Primary Revenue $78,595,681
Other Revenue $17,453,429
Total Revenue $96,049,110
   
Expenses  
Program Expenses $48,701,133
Administrative Expenses $6,568,039
Fundraising Expenses $5,444,450
Total Functional Expenses $60,713,622
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $35,335,488
   
Net Assets $263,907,717

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Contact Information

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
125 Broad Street
18th Floor
New York, NY 10004
tel: (212) 549-2573
EIN: 13-6213516

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Leadership      (FYE 03/2008)

Name Title Compensation % of Expenses Compensation from Affiliates
Anthony Romero Executive Director (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) Not compensated -- $345,000
Other Salaries of Note
Steven Shapiro Director, Legal Department (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) $266,086 0.43% --
Donna McKay Director of Development (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) $237,974 0.39% --
Karen Curry Director of Communications (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) $208,436 0.34% --

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Mission

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation is the arm of the ACLU that conducts litigation and communication efforts. The Foundation provides legal presentation in cases involving issues of civil liberties and constitutional rights ranging from administrative hearings to trials and appeals. In addition, the Foundation educates the public as to civil liberties and constitutional rights by disseminating literature and other publications. The ACLU Foundation preserves and promotes civil rights and liberties as guaranteed by the United States Constitution.

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