American Civil Liberties Union of … - Form 990 Financial Data

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1958

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Martin Valadez

Phone

2066242184

Tax Period

2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, founded in 1958, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 27% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $1.3M, a strong 28% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROTECT AND EXTEND CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TO TAKE ACTION TO FURTHER THOSE LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $1,146,836

The departments in our Integrated Advocacy program defend and expand civil rights and civil liberties through public policy engagement. The Political Strategies Department (PSD) develops and...

The departments in our Integrated Advocacy program defend and expand civil rights and civil liberties through public policy engagement. The Political Strategies Department (PSD) develops and implements non-partisan political advocacy strategies to move decision makers on ACLU of Washingtons policy priorities. The department comprises ACLU-WAs legislative and field programs, including lobbying, coalition building, and activist engagement. PSD identifies individuals in positions to impact ACLU policy goals and works closely with the Communications Department, Policy Advocacy Group, and aligned community partners to plan and execute campaigns for the advancement of civil liberties and civil rights.

Program 2

Expenses: $598,674

The ACLU engages in public policy work at the local and state levels to promote freedom, equity and justice for all. ACLU experts provide legal and policy expertise to agencies and legislative bodies that are grappling with plans, policies, state rules, or legislation that impact civil rights and liberties. Our policy specialists focus on civil liberties in the areas of technology and privacy rights, youth, drug policy, health care, immigration, policing, and criminal justice. The ACLU is frequently invited by public officials to join as a stakeholder in policy development. Our legislative work is enhanced by advocacy strategies that engage and mobilize our supporters. We accomplish our work in coalition with community organizations and community members, especially those most directly impacted.

Program 3

Expenses: $483,779

Using traditional and new media, the ACLU-WA Communications Department provides information and ongoing education to our members and the public with respect to a wide scope of civil liberties issues and concerns. The ACLU-WA is in daily contact with media outlets to develop articles, frame issues and influence opinions. The Communications Department coordinates events, a speakers bureau, and student outreach. We publish a newsletter, maintain a web site, www.ACLU-WA.org, and engage supporters via a variety of social media channels.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,924,526

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $769,434

Other Revenue $8,811

TOTAL REVENUE $4,702,771

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,093,915

Fundraising Expenses $13,211

Program Expenses $2,742,754

Other Expenses $1,303,964

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,397,879

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,702,771	$6,440,525	-0.3%
Expenses	$3,397,879	$3,960,141	-0.1%
Net Income	$1,304,892	$2,480,384	-0.5%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

100

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

$478,681

Total Directors

Key Employees

$1,244,619

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Michele Storms	Executive Director	12.20	Officer	$71,701	$47,691	$271,757
Antoinette Davis	Deputy Director	11.80	Key Emp	$71,712	$26,238	$250,338
Vanessa T Hernandez	IAD Director	11.80	Key Emp	$64,581	$31,595	$233,411
Shareef Abduhr-Rahmaan	Finance Director	11.80	Officer	$51,400	$46,297	$206,924
Brian Robick	Communications Director	15.00	Key Emp	$67,763	$29,151	$198,558
Andrea Fullerton	Development Director	0.00	Key Emp	$0	$30,990	$195,223
La Rond Baker	Legal Director	0.00	Key Emp	$0	$21,341	$190,684
Enoka Herat	Policy Counsel	15.00	Highest	$63,459	$23,600	$182,247
Taryn Darling	Senior Staff Attorney	0.00	Highest	$0	$31,587	$178,828
Caedmon Magboo Cahill	Policy Advocacy Director	11.80	Key Emp	$59,528	$27,585	$176,405
Binah Palmer	Director Until 122024	0.80	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Joan Hsiao	Director	0.80	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jennyfer Mesa	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sam Pailca	Director Until 012025	0.80	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mary Fan	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sherri Nichols	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tim Kaufman-Osborn	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sade Smith	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ian Mosher	Vice President	0.80	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael McPhearson	Director	0.80	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Martin Valadez	President	0.80	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Nickeia Hunter	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nico Quintana	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Iisaaksiichaa Ross Braine	Director Until 112024	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Leo Morales	Director	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tiff Stoner	Treasurer	0.80	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Jasmine Tolbert	Director	0.80	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Britney Kingsbury	Director Until 102024	0.50	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sherman Helenese	Director	0.50	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	$4,702,771	$3,397,879	$24,843,360	$1,304,892
2024	$6,440,525	$3,960,141	$24,830,091	$2,480,384
2023	$4,063,097	$5,733,992	$21,644,508	$-1,670,895
2022	$4,403,808	$4,393,586	$20,509,202	$10,222
2021	$4,404,884	$3,753,669	$18,118,971	$651,215
2020	$4,583,642	$3,302,912	$14,325,306	$1,280,730
2019	$4,792,565	$2,318,975	$12,314,046	$2,473,590

American Civil Liberties Union of Washington