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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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAclu 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.
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6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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ACLU FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN CALIF is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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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