AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF ARIZONA

EIN: 860205157

PHOENIX, AZ

Total Revenue
$1,485,586
Total Expenses
$1,552,514
Total Assets
$6,233,732
Net Assets
$5,565,942
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
ALEJANDRO PEREZ
Phone
6026501854
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF ARIZONA, founded in 1968, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $5.6M represent 45 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF ARIZONA IS THE STATE'S PREMIER GUARDIAN OF LIBERTY WORKING THROUGH THE ARIZONA LEGISLATURE AND COMMUNITIES STATEWIDE TO DEFEND AND PRESERVE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS GUARANTEED TO ALL BY THE (CONT. ON SCHEDULE O)UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION, THE ARIZONA CONSTITUTION, AND THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,128,777

COMMUNICATIONS -THROUGH TARGETED COMMUNICATIONS, AND TRADITIONAL AND ONLINE MEDIA, THE ACLU OF ARIZONA HELPS INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT CURRENT OR PROPOSED LAWS, POLICIES OR BALLOT MEASURES THAT IMPACT...

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COMMUNICATIONS -THROUGH TARGETED COMMUNICATIONS, AND TRADITIONAL AND ONLINE MEDIA, THE ACLU OF ARIZONA HELPS INFORM THE PUBLIC ABOUT CURRENT OR PROPOSED LAWS, POLICIES OR BALLOT MEASURES THAT IMPACT CIVIL LIBERTIES. WE WORK TO INFLUENCE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND POLICYMAKERS AT THE LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LEVELS TO PROTECT CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND USE A VARIETY OF COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES TO ENGAGE OUR MEMBERS, (WHICH TOTALED 20,635 IN 2025) AND SUPPORTERS IN ADVOCACY AND LOBBYING, CHANGING PUBLIC OPINION, RESPONDING TO CIVIL LIBERTIES-RELATED NEWS ITEMS AND INFLUENCING DECISION MAKERS. THE ACLU OF ARIZONA AND 36,438 SUBSCRIBERS ON OUR EMAIL LIST AND MAINTAINED A WEBSITE THAT ATTRACTED 343,192 HITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND HAD 29,500 SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS.

Program 2
Expenses: $188,373

POLICY -THE ACLU OF ARIZONA LOBBIES ARIZONA LEGISLATORS AND MEMBERS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES, INCLUDING SCHOOL BOARDS, TO TAKE ACTION ON PUBLIC POLICIES THAT IMPACT CIVIL LIBERTIES. WE ENGAGE IN...

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POLICY -THE ACLU OF ARIZONA LOBBIES ARIZONA LEGISLATORS AND MEMBERS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES, INCLUDING SCHOOL BOARDS, TO TAKE ACTION ON PUBLIC POLICIES THAT IMPACT CIVIL LIBERTIES. WE ENGAGE IN RESEARCH AND POLICY ANALYSIS TO DEVELOP AND DRAFT POLICIES AND TAKE POSITIONS AND ACTIONS ON BALLOT MEASURES THAT IMPACT CIVIL LIBERTIES. DURING THE 2025 FISCAL YEAR, THE ACLU OF ARIZONA'S LOBBYING-RELATED ACTIVITIES INCLUDED TESTIFYING 70 TIMES BEFORE MEMBERS OF THE ARIZONA LEGISLATURE AND SUBMITTING 176 WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS TO THOSE ELECTED OFFICIALS. DURING THE 2025 SESSION, THE ACLU OF ARIZONA ASSISTED IN DEFEATING 105 OF THE BILLS WE OPPOSED THAT WOULD HAVE THREATENED CIVIL LIBERTIES, TRACKED 553 BILLS, DRAFTED 4 PIECES OF LEGISLATION, AND SENT 9 VETO LETTERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $90,681

ORGANIZING -THE ACLU OF ARIZONA UTILIZES GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM TO RECRUIT, TRAIN AND MOBILIZE ACLU MEMBERS AND ACTIVISTS IN THE FIGHT TO PROTECT OUR CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES. WE BELIEVE IN ELEVATING...

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ORGANIZING -THE ACLU OF ARIZONA UTILIZES GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM TO RECRUIT, TRAIN AND MOBILIZE ACLU MEMBERS AND ACTIVISTS IN THE FIGHT TO PROTECT OUR CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES. WE BELIEVE IN ELEVATING THE VOICES OF DIRECTLY IMPACTED PEOPLE TO SHARE THEIR STORIES, HELP DEVELOP POLICY GOALS AND LEAD DISCUSSIONS WITH POLICYMAKERS. THROUGH A VARIETY OF OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING TRAINING, PHONE BANKS, WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND CONVERSATIONS, THE ACLU OF ARIZONA RECRUITS, TRAINS AND DEVELOPS VOLUNTEER LEADERS, WHILE ALSO EDUCATING PEOPLE IN COMMUNITIES STATEWIDE ABOUT THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND IMPORTANT CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES. AS PART OF OUR ORGANIZING/ADVOCACY EFFORTS, WE MAINTAINED 349 VOLUNTEERS TO LEAD OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS AND CONDUCTED 110 ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS TO EXPAND OUR VOLUNTEER/LEADER BASE.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,281,281
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $204,305
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,485,586

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,000,000
Salaries & Benefits $318,871
Fundraising Expenses $4,859
Program Expenses $1,407,831
Other Expenses $233,643
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,552,514

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,485,586 $1,227,007 +0.2%
Expenses $1,552,514 $929,443 +0.7%
Net Income $-66,928 $297,564 -1.2%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
365

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
$447,254
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALEJANDRO PEREZ PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CASSIE RAMIREZ-BRENEMAN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE GAHEE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK WILLITS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER DELGADO GENERAL COUNCIL 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOFFREY NAIL EQUITY OFFICER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK DICKMAN NATIONAL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS W CHIANG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICKI GAUBECA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL UNDERWOOD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NAYDIA PERSHARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIS EIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VICTORIA LOPEZ-TREMONT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer
$0 $8,581 $151,568
SCOTT GREENWOOD INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer
$0 $18,850 $152,804
DEANNA ROBINSON FINANCE DIRECTOR 12.00
Officer
$0 $23,779 $142,882
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 $1,485,586 $1,552,514 $6,233,732 $-66,928
2024 $1,227,007 $929,443 $6,300,058 $297,564
2023 $1,471,333 $1,313,886 $5,203,837 $157,447
2022 $2,374,883 $980,114 $4,958,816 $1,394,769
2021 $1,750,049 $1,184,344 $3,591,210 $565,705
2020 $1,129,015 $1,077,577 $3,088,898 $51,438
2019 $1,783,321 $1,002,336 $2,933,480 $780,985
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