American Civil Liberties Union of Washington Found

EIN: 237076867 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

Seattle, WA

Total Revenue
$15,607,257
Total Expenses
$12,876,519
Total Assets
$62,907,099
Net Assets
$62,856,018
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Martin Valadez
Phone
2066242184
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

American Civil Liberties Union of Washington Found, founded in 1969, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $15.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $2.7M, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROTECT AND EXTEND CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TO TAKE ACTION TO FURTHER THOSE LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,941,016
Program Service Revenue $50,000
Investment Income $4,614,428
Other Revenue $1,813
TOTAL REVENUE $15,607,257

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $5,723,294
Fundraising Expenses $1,160,865
Program Expenses $10,072,593
Other Expenses $7,153,225
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,876,519

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $15,607,257 $20,540,381 -0.2%
Expenses $12,876,519 $12,209,928 +0.1%
Net Income $2,730,738 $8,330,453 -0.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
63
Volunteers
100

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
10
$478,681
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
6
$1,244,619
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Michele Storms Executive Director 25.30
Officer
$152,365 $47,691 $271,757
Antoinette Davis Deputy Director 25.70
Key Emp
$152,388 $26,238 $250,338
Vanessa T Hernandez IAD Director 25.70
Key Emp
$137,235 $31,595 $233,411
Shareef Abduhr-Rahmaan Finance Director 25.70
Officer
$109,227 $46,297 $206,924
Brian Robick Communications Director 22.50
Key Emp
$101,644 $29,151 $198,558
Andrea Fullerton Development Director 37.50
Key Emp
$164,233 $30,990 $195,223
La Rond Baker Legal Director 37.50
Key Emp
$169,343 $21,341 $190,684
Enoka Herat Policy Counsel 22.50
Highest
$95,188 $23,600 $182,247
Taryn Darling Senior Staff Attorney 37.50
Highest
$147,241 $31,587 $178,828
Caedmon Magboo Cahill Policy Advocacy Director 22.50
Key Emp
$89,292 $27,585 $176,405
Binah Palmer Director Until 122024 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Martin Valadez President 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Ian Mosher Vice President 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sam Pailca Director Until 012025 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Joan Hsaio Director 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tiff Stoner Treasurer 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael McPhearson Director 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jasmine Tolbert Director 0.20
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $15,607,257 $12,876,519 $62,907,099 $2,730,738
2024 $20,540,381 $12,209,928 $63,930,786 $8,330,453
2023 $11,691,840 $10,068,612 $56,417,565 $1,623,228
2022 $9,471,494 $9,363,145 $57,896,259 $108,349
2021 $11,262,022 $10,073,005 $50,749,537 $1,189,017
2020 $11,430,529 $11,115,333 $40,500,991 $315,196
2019 $30,178,364 $8,673,784 $38,350,310 $21,504,580
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