American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Delaware Inc

EIN: 510220856 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

Wilmington, DE

Total Revenue
$1,663,976
Total Expenses
$1,892,020
Total Assets
$2,163,185
Net Assets
$1,975,673
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1961
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
Michael Brickner
Phone
3026545326
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Delaware Inc, founded in 1961, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.9M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

TO PRESERVE AND ADVANCE THE LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF THE CITIZENS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE AS ENSHRINED IN THE UNITED STATES AND DELAWARE CONSITUTIONS THROUGH EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF POLITICAL ASSOCIATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $992,445

THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE FUNDAMENTAL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS GURANTEED TO ALL DELAWAREANS IN THE STATE AND...

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THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE FUNDAMENTAL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS GURANTEED TO ALL DELAWAREANS IN THE STATE AND FEDERAL CONSTITUTIONS. THE MISSION IS TO MAINTAIN AND ADVANCE CIVIL LIBERTIES IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE AND TAKE ANY LEGITIMATE ACTION IN THE FURTHERANCE AND DEFENSE OF BASIC RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS WITHOUT CONSIDERATION OF POLITICAL PARTISANSHIP.

Program 2
Expenses: $161,256 Revenue: $200,060

THE ORGANIZATION IS A FIRST RESORT WHEN THE GOVERNMENT THREATENS PEOPLES RIGHTS IN DELAWARE AND A LAST HOPE WHEN PEOPLE ARE DEPRIVED OF THEIR LIBERTIES. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE LEGAL...

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A FIRST RESORT WHEN THE GOVERNMENT THREATENS PEOPLES RIGHTS IN DELAWARE AND A LAST HOPE WHEN PEOPLE ARE DEPRIVED OF THEIR LIBERTIES. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO DEFEND BASIC RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS. THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAM OF LITIGATION AND LEGAL ADVOCACY IS TO ESTABLISH CASE LAW AND POLICY PRECEDENTS THAT PROTECT OR EXPAND CIVIL LIBERTIES IN DELAWARE. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT ALLEGED VIOLATIONS TO THE RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES OF PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE STATE. THE ORGANIZATION'S LEGAL DIRECTOR, WITH THE HELP OF A LEGAL PANEL, REVIEWS THESE COMPLAINTS AND CHOOSES A LIMITED NUMBER OF NEW CASES EACH YEAR THAT WILL ADVANCE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,435,774
Program Service Revenue $200,060
Investment Income $27,858
Other Revenue $284
TOTAL REVENUE $1,663,976

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,466,215
Fundraising Expenses $68,273
Program Expenses $1,153,701
Other Expenses $425,805
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,892,020

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,663,976 $1,318,276 +0.3%
Expenses $1,892,020 $1,690,805 +0.1%
Net Income $-228,044 $-372,529 -0.4%
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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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
22
Volunteers
40

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
6
$146,244
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MIKE BRICKNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.0
Officer
$136,462 $9,782 $146,244
ARIEL GRUSWITZ PRESIDENT 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RACHEL BLUMENFELD VICE PRESIDENT 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM O'BRIEN TREASURER 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADRIANA BOHM EQUITY AND INCLUSION OFFICER 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHRYN JAKABCIN NATIONAL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN EPLER DIRECTOR 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA DOWNING DIRECTOR 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATE COWPERTHWAIT DIRECTOR 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA HILDEBRAND DIRECTOR 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAITLIN MCANDREWS DIRECTOR 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONY BLATAZAR-LOPEZ DIRECTOR 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES NOLAN DIRECTOR 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
AKILAH ALLEYNE DIRECTOR 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARMEN TWYMAN DIRECTOR 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER SIEW DIRECTOR 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
DESMOND BAKER DIRECTOR 3.0
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 $1,663,976 $1,892,020 $2,163,185 $-228,044
2024 $1,318,276 $1,690,805 $2,399,383 $-372,529
2023 $1,561,891 $1,606,321 $2,437,318 $-44,430
2022 $1,809,723 $1,373,689 $2,499,175 $436,034
2021 $1,138,143 $980,414 $2,232,854 $157,729
2020 $1,043,617 $805,061 $1,801,717 $238,556
2019 $901,944 $785,298 $1,607,200 $116,646
2018 $1,030,287 $654,104 $1,531,402 $376,183
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