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Aclu Foundation of Arizona

The mission of the aclu foundation of arizona is to defend and preserve,(cont.on schedule o)through litigation and public education, individual rights and freedoms guaranteed to all by the …

Social Services Phoenix, AZ EIN: 237238580 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Aclu Foundation of Arizona

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Founded
Headquarters
Phoenix, AZ
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
R600
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1972

Mission

The mission of the aclu foundation of arizona is to defend and preserve,(cont.on schedule o)through litigation and public education, individual rights and freedoms guaranteed to all by the constitution and the laws of the united states and arizona.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 69%
Peer average: 79%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.93%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.69
Program$0.69

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Aclu Foundation of Arizona has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1971, it predates 94% of the social services charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 8,275 social services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Aclu Foundation of Arizona is a registered social services nonprofit based in Phoenix, AZ, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 237238580. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 92 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Aclu Foundation of Arizona's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237238580. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Aclu Foundation of Arizona has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Aclu Foundation of Arizona is located in Phoenix, AZ, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.

Based on official tax filings, Aclu Foundation of Arizona has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Aclu Foundation of Arizona is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 92 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Aclu Foundation of Arizona. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Aclu Foundation of Arizona holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Aclu Foundation of Arizona are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Aclu Foundation of Arizona is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237238580, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
69% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
30

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

AL
Alejandro P••••
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
ACLU Claims Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Misled Public with False Reports - Davis Vanguard
Oct 2025
davisvanguard.org
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Arizona Supreme Court declines ACLU’s request to extend ballot curing deadline - The Hill
Nov 2024
thehill.com
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
ACLU Arizona suing Arizona Board of Regents over inadequate medical care for transgender employees - The Daily Wildcat
Sep 2023
wildcat.arizona.edu
Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
ACLU of Arizona suing city to stop sweeps of homeless camp in Phoenix that were paused at start of 2022 - 12News
Dec 2022
www.12news.com
ACLU, news orgs challenge Arizona law limiting filming of police - Al Jazeera
Aug 2022
www.aljazeera.com
ACLU calls on Border Patrol to stop stripping Sikh men of their turbans - NBC News
Aug 2022
www.nbcnews.com
Arizona Gov. Ducey signs bill banning close recording of law enforcement; ACLU calls it unconstitutional - FOX 10 Phoeni
Jul 2022
www.fox10phoenix.com
Form filed
$2.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
ACLU demands action in protest cases, bar complaint filed - ABC15 Arizona
Apr 2021
www.abc15.com
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
ACLU of Arizona v. Montgomery - American Civil Liberties Union
May 2019
www.aclu.org
ACLU accuses Arizona high school of making students wear 'scarlet badge' of shame - NBC News
Jan 2019
www.nbcnews.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 92 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 92 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1971
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Aclu Foundation of Arizona

What is Aclu Foundation of Arizona?
Aclu Foundation of Arizona is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Phoenix, United States. This page's content is overridden by the Home template.
When was Aclu Foundation of Arizona founded?
Aclu Foundation of Arizona was founded in 1971.
Who leads Aclu Foundation of Arizona?
Alejandro Perez serves as President.
Where is Aclu Foundation of Arizona located?
Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, United States.
What is Aclu Foundation of Arizona's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
Is Aclu Foundation of Arizona trustworthy?
Aclu Foundation of Arizona has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Aclu Foundation of Arizona's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237238580.
What is Aclu Foundation of Arizona's website?
http://www.acluaz.org