AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF TENNESSEE INC

EIN: 620790133

NASHVILLE, TN

Total Revenue
$724,162
Total Expenses
$729,421
Total Assets
$1,375,713
Net Assets
$476,674
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
MIRIAM R NEMETH
Phone
6153207142
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF TENNESSEE INC, founded in 1968, is a small nonprofit that reported $724K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year.

Mission

TO PROTECT AND EXPAND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTIES THROUGH LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY & LOBBYING EFFORTS AT BOTH THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $280,403

THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT'S ROLE WITHIN ACLU-TN IS TO INTEGRATE OUR MISSION WITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE, COLLABORATING WITH PARTNERS AND INDIVIDUALS TO BUILD A MOVEMENT AND MOBILIZE...

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THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT'S ROLE WITHIN ACLU-TN IS TO INTEGRATE OUR MISSION WITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE, COLLABORATING WITH PARTNERS AND INDIVIDUALS TO BUILD A MOVEMENT AND MOBILIZE IN SUPPORT OF BOLD, IMPACTFUL CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS CHANGES IN OUR STATE. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ADVOCACY AT ACLU-TN CENTERS THE EXPERIENCES AND LEADERSHIP OF DIRECTLY IMPACTED PEOPLE WHILE ENSURING THAT NON-IMPACTED ALLIES PARTICIPATE IN EFFECTIVE AND SUBSTANTIVE ACTION.

Program 2
Expenses: $243,225

THE POLICY PROGRAM MONITORS AND ATTEMPTS TO INFLUENCE A WIDE RANGE OF LEGISLATION AFFECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS. IN ADDITION, WE ARE CONSULTED BY...

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THE POLICY PROGRAM MONITORS AND ATTEMPTS TO INFLUENCE A WIDE RANGE OF LEGISLATION AFFECTING CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS AT THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS. IN ADDITION, WE ARE CONSULTED BY LEGISLATORS AND THEIR STAFF MEMBERS ON CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES AND PRESENT EXPERT TESTIMONY. WE ALSO WORK IN COALITION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHO SHARE SIMILAR GOALS, AND TOGETHER, WE WORK EITHER FOR OR AGAINST LEGISLATIVE AND OTHER POLICY INITIATIVES.

Program 3
Expenses: $166,990

THE ACLU - TN LEGAL PROGRAM AIMS TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. WE MEET THIS GOAL BY PROVIDING GUIDANCE, ENGAGING IN ADVOCACY, AND (AS A LAST RESORT)...

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THE ACLU - TN LEGAL PROGRAM AIMS TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE. WE MEET THIS GOAL BY PROVIDING GUIDANCE, ENGAGING IN ADVOCACY, AND (AS A LAST RESORT) LITIGATION. WE PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION, FREE OF CHARGE, FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WHOSE CIVIL LIBERTIES HAVE BEEN THREATENED OR DENIED. WE ALSO SUBMIT FRIEND-OF-THE-COURT BRIEFS IN APPROPRIATE CASES. THROUGH SUCH LITIGATION, OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN INDIVIDUAL CASES AND ESTABLISH LEGAL PRECEDENTS THAT WILL BE OF ENDURING VALUE IN TENNESSEE AND ACROSS THE NATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $688,464
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $35,698
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $724,162

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $516,265
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $690,618
Other Expenses $213,156
TOTAL EXPENSES $729,421

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $724,162 $861,734 -0.2%
Expenses $729,421 $525,779 +0.4%
Net Income $-5,259 $335,955 -1.0%
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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
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
53

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
$0
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRUCE BARRY TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHANDRA FLINT MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONA FREDERICK MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE HANNAH POWELL MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN L KAY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERTHENA NABAA-MCKINNEY MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELODY SHEKARI MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELAINE SHENG MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HERSHELL WARREN MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNIE B WILLIAMS MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIKA WOLLAM-NICHOLS MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY SEIGENTHALER PIERCE VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES SIENKNECHT SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID TAYLOR PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES GRANT MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON TUCKER MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHYLLIDA BURLINGAME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC SIRIGNANO ADMIN & HR DIRECTOR 7.00
Highest
$0 $14,460 $141,055
LINDSAY KEE DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF INTEGRATED ADVOCACY 13.00
Highest
$0 $14,005 $129,622
STELLA YARBROUGH LEGAL DIRECTOR 15.00
Highest
$0 $13,717 $123,432
GEORGE TOLBERT II DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY 0.00
Highest
$0 $4,843 $112,808
KATHRYN SINBACK EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 9.00
$0 $31,946 $229,336
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 $724,162 $729,421 $1,375,713 $-5,259
2025 $724,162 $729,421 $1,375,713 $-5,259
2024 $861,734 $525,779 $1,283,267 $335,955
2023 $280,554 $262,349 $627,231 $18,205
2022 $237,492 $130,846 $526,456 $106,646
2021 $510,850 $495,967 $609,937 $14,883
2020 $139,194 $243,644 $511,822 $-104,450
2019 $224,388 $86,751 $709,095 $137,637
2019 $224,388 $54,622 $696,296 $169,766
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