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Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif

See schedule o for detailsthe organization defends the civil liberties enshrined in the us constitution and the bill of rights through litigation, policy advocacy, media advocacy, and organizing. …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif

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Founded
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R60Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1970

Mission

See schedule o for detailsthe organization defends the civil liberties enshrined in the us constitution and the bill of rights through litigation, policy advocacy, media advocacy, and organizing. It fights to secure and protect the civil rights of all people- including women, youth, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, immigrants and refugees, members of minority religions, disabled people, people experiencing poverty or houselessness, and people who are incarcerated.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE R60Z

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 3 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.19%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.00 ($9.2 million)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif is a registered social services nonprofit based in Los Angeles, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 952673361. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $15M in annual revenue. 256 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 89/100.

Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif is located in Los Angeles, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.

Based on official tax filings, Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif has $15M in annual revenue. It allocates 0% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the typical benchmark of 65-75% and may warrant further review. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $15M in annual revenue. The organization has 256 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif. 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.

Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 0% of expenses go to programs. Visit the Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

See schedule o for detailsthe organization defends the civil liberties enshrined in the us constitution and the bill of rights through litigation, policy advocacy, media advocacy, and organizing. It fights to secure and protect the civil rights of all people- including women, youth, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, immigrants and refugees, members of minority religions, disabled people, people experiencing poverty or houselessness, and people who are incarcerated. Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $15M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 952673361, 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% 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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Leadership

CH
Chandra Bhatnagar
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Ahilan A••••••••••••
SENIOR COUNCIL
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Alan S••••••
Director
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Alex M••••••••
Director
AM
Amanda G•••
DIR./LGBTQ & REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE
AN
Anaya R••
Director
BA
Barry H•••••
Director
BE
Beth S•••••• M••••••
Director
BR
Bruce W•••••
Director
CH
Chandra B••••••••
Executive Director
CH
Chic W•••
Director
CH
Christopher R••••••••••••
Director
CO
Connie P•••••
TREASURER
CO
Connie T•••••
Director
DA
Danice W••••••
Director
DA
Danny G•••••••
Director
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Deborah R•••••••
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
DE
Dennis L••••••••
Director
DO
Dolores L•••
Director
DO
Douglas E M•••••
Director
EH
Ehsan Z•••••
Director
EL
Elisavet C•••••• G•••••
Interim Executive Director
EL
Ellen G•••••••••
Director
EL
Elliot G•••••
Director
FA
Farhaad V•••••
Director
FR
Frank B•••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$15.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$9.9M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$11.5M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$18.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$16.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$13.3M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif This page 89 $15.3 million 0%
Carenet 89 $10.7 million 1%
New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation 89 $23.3 million -
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc 89 $40.0 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 256 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif

What is Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif?
Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Los Angeles, United States. See schedule o for detailsthe organization defends the civil liberties enshrined in the us constitution and the bill of rights through litigation, policy advocacy, media advocacy, and organizing. It fights to secure and protect the civil rights of all people- including women, youth, people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, immigrants and refugees, members of minority religions, disabled people, people experiencing poverty or houselessness, and people who are incarcerated.
When was Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif founded?
Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif was founded in 1974.
Who leads Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif?
Chandra Bhatnagar serves as Executive Director.
Where is Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif located?
Headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.
What is Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif trustworthy?
Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Southern Calif's registration number?
IRS EIN: 952673361.
What is Aclu Foundation of Southern Calif's website?
http://www.aclu-sc.org