Civil Liberties Defense Center

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Civil Liberties Defense Center, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 57% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

CIVIL LIBERTIES DEFENSE CENTER (CLDC) educates the general public about their rights and privileges under the US Constitution and provides free legal support to climate and social justice activists.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $776,145 Revenue: $31,056

The Civil Liberties Defense Centers Justice In Action program 1. Provides legal defense for environmental and social justice activists and movements; and 2. Protects civil liberties through impact...

The Civil Liberties Defense Centers Justice In Action program 1. Provides legal defense for environmental and social justice activists and movements; and 2. Protects civil liberties through impact litigation. 2023 program priorities included federal and state legal representation for environmental, climate, and indigenous activists, reproductive and racial justice, as well as other social justice causes. We defend organizations and individuals fighting back against Lawfare and SLAPP suits, as well as litigating civil rights and police misconduct lawsuits.

Program 2

Expenses: $45,709

CLDCs Dissent and Democracy program educates and empowers activists, organizations, funders and attorneys with legal information and best practices for resiliently engaging in political change work, including by offering organizational memberships to CLDC for orgs without attorneys or legal support. Program priorities included a wide menu of online and in -person Know your rights & risks trainings, digital security, and movement lawyer trainings and mentorship for law students, lawyers and legal workers. Our goal is to provide accessibility and language translation options when requested and/or available. We partner with other NGOs around the country, including in several national coalitions to defend a vibrant civic space and support movements intent on building a healthier planet for all.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,057,844

Program Service Revenue $46,335

Investment Income $7,657

Other Revenue $-1,231

TOTAL REVENUE $1,110,605

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $605,032

Fundraising Expenses $30,617

Program Expenses $821,854

Other Expenses $476,254

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,081,286

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,110,605	$706,059	+0.6%
Expenses	$1,081,286	$1,508,534	-0.3%
Net Income	$29,319	$-802,475	-1.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

$100,164

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Lauren Regan	Executive DirectorAttny	40.00	Director	$100,164	$0	$100,164
Kerul Dyer	Board Member	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Moss	Board Member	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dania Rose Colegrove	Board Member	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Hames-Garcia	Board Member	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dana Johnson	President	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Miriam Oommen	Secretary	5.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,110,605	$1,081,286	$365,601	$29,319
2022	$706,059	$860,089	$355,944	$-154,030
2021	$1,075,976	$808,357	$606,558	$267,619
2020	$597,566	$589,900	$331,604	$7,666
2019	$755,572	$575,264	$317,805	$180,308
2018	$462,417	$409,347	$102,742	$53,070