AMERICAN CONSTITUTION SOCIETY FOR LAW & POLICY

EIN: 522313694 501(c)(3) Education

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$8,662,200
Total Expenses
$6,424,305
Total Assets
$7,774,955
Net Assets
$7,360,407
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
RUSSELL FEINGOLD
Phone
2023936181
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AMERICAN CONSTITUTION SOCIETY FOR LAW & POLICY, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $8.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 43% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.2M, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

THE AMERICAN CONSTITUTION SOCIETY FOR LAW AND POLICY (ACS) IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT, NON-PARTISAN LEGAL ORGANIZATION. THROUGH A DIVERSE NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF PROGRESSIVE LAWYERS, LAW STUDENTS, JUDGES, SCHOLARS, ADVOCATES, AND MANY OTHERS, OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND ADVOCATE FOR LAWS AND LEGAL SYSTEMS THAT STRENGTHEN OUR DEMOCRATIC LEGITIMACY, UPHOLD THE RULE OF LAW, AND REDRESS THE FOUNDING FAILURES OF OUR CONSTITUTION AND ENDURING INEQUITIES IN OUR LAWS IN PURSUIT OF REALIZED EQUALITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,483,702 Revenue: $61,282

NETWORK ADVANCEMENT: THE DEPARTMENT OF NETWORK ADVANCEMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR STRENGTHENING ACS' NETWORK AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT TO BUILD A MORE INFLUENTIAL AND DIVERSE PROGRESSIVE LEGAL COMMUNITY...

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NETWORK ADVANCEMENT: THE DEPARTMENT OF NETWORK ADVANCEMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR STRENGTHENING ACS' NETWORK AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT TO BUILD A MORE INFLUENTIAL AND DIVERSE PROGRESSIVE LEGAL COMMUNITY. THIS DEPARTMENT FOCUSES ON ENSURING THAT ACS' MISSION IS CARRIED OUT AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL WHILE SERVING THE NEEDS OF ITS MEMBERS. IT MANAGES ACS' STUDENT AND LAWYER CHAPTERS, ENSURES CONTINUITY OF MEMBERSHIP, PROVIDES CAREER ASSISTANCE AND MENTORING BOTH TO STUDENTS AND LAWYERS, AND ENSURES THAT ACS IS PLUGGED INTO PROJECTS AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL WHERE THE NETWORK CAN HELP ADD CAPACITY TO THE BROADER PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $800,519 Revenue: $140,275

CONVENTION: THE ANNUAL ACS NATIONAL CONVENTION BRINGS TOGETHER LAWYERS, JUDGES, ACADEMICS, POLICYMAKERS AND LAW STUDENTS TO ATTEND SUBSTANTIVE PANELS, PARTICIPATE IN PROJECT AND CHAPTER ORGANIZING...

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CONVENTION: THE ANNUAL ACS NATIONAL CONVENTION BRINGS TOGETHER LAWYERS, JUDGES, ACADEMICS, POLICYMAKERS AND LAW STUDENTS TO ATTEND SUBSTANTIVE PANELS, PARTICIPATE IN PROJECT AND CHAPTER ORGANIZING MEETINGS AND NETWORK WITH OTHERS. THE CONVENTION INCLUDES DOZENS OF SPEECHES AND PANELS ON A WIDE RANGE OF LEGAL AND POLICY ISSUES WITH LEADING FIGURES IN EACH AREA, AS WELL AS MEETINGS IN WHICH MEMBERS CAN ORGANIZE BY ISSUE INTEREST AND GEOGRAPHY AND A STUDENT LEADERSHIP RETREAT. THE CONVENTION IS DESIGNED TO STIMULATE THOUGHT AND ENERGIZE PEOPLE TO WORK TOWARD ACCOMPLISHING ACS' MISSION.

Program 3
Expenses: $895,262

COMMUNICATIONS: THE EFFORTS OF ACS'S COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT INCLUDE MEDIA OUTREACH TO PROMOTE ACS'S POSITIONS, PROGRAMS, EXPERTS, AND RESOURCES; DEVELOPING AND ENHANCING ACS'S PUBLIC PLATFORMS...

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COMMUNICATIONS: THE EFFORTS OF ACS'S COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT INCLUDE MEDIA OUTREACH TO PROMOTE ACS'S POSITIONS, PROGRAMS, EXPERTS, AND RESOURCES; DEVELOPING AND ENHANCING ACS'S PUBLIC PLATFORMS, INCLUDING ITS WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE, AND ITS BROKEN LAW PODCAST; AND THE DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING OF PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS, INCLUDING GRAPHICS AND VIDEO.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,270,139
Program Service Revenue $201,557
Investment Income $165,817
Other Revenue $24,687
TOTAL REVENUE $8,662,200

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $53,119
Salaries & Benefits $4,921,706
Fundraising Expenses $1,049,778
Program Expenses $4,847,084
Other Expenses $1,449,480
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,424,305

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $8,662,200 $6,077,061 +0.4%
Expenses $6,424,305 $6,588,977 0.0%
Net Income $2,237,895 $-511,916 -5.4%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
18
Employees
48
Volunteers
N/A

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
5
$440,338
Total Directors
24
$440,338
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GABRIELLA BARBOSA SECRETARY (DIRECTOR UNTIL 12/1/23) 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KESNER BIENVENU DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARRETT EPPS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY FECHNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUSSELL FEINGOLD PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$439,225 $1,113 $440,338
OWEN FLOMBERG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE GOODWIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH HARPER TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEREK HO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AZIZ HUQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSCOE JONES JR CHAIR (SECRETARY UNTIL 12/1/23) 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER KARANJIA DIRECTOR (CHAIR UNTIL 12/1/23) 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA MATZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA MURRAY DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICE O'BRIEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZORAIMA PELAEZ DIRECTOR (UNTIL 6/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHIRA SCHEINDLIN DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER SHANE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GANESH SITARAMAN DIRECTOR (UNTIL 12/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RALPH J SUTTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANITA TOLSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOYCE VANCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD VERRILLI DIRECTOR (UNTIL 3/23) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEY VETTIANKAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ZINELLE OCTOBER EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
Highest
$255,236 $14,606 $269,842
MARY IRVINE CHIEF OF STAFF 40.00
Highest
$219,350 $15,758 $235,108
JULENE PEREZ-GONZALEZ VP OF DVLPMT AND EXT. RELATIONS 40.00
Highest
$173,848 $19,540 $193,388
NATHAN CLARK CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$139,299 $13,203 $152,502
MEGHAN PAULAS VP OF NETWORK ADVANCEMENT 40.00
Highest
$129,792 $9,659 $139,451
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $8,662,200 $6,424,305 $7,774,955 $2,237,895
2022 $6,077,061 $6,588,977 $5,783,763 $-511,916
2021 $5,609,154 $6,378,626 $6,124,680 $-769,472
2020 $6,026,578 $5,485,314 $6,759,745 $541,264
2019 $8,154,588 $6,799,658 $6,297,970 $1,354,930
2018 $4,948,783 $6,397,412 $4,970,952 $-1,448,629
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