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Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc

Our mission is to defend, preserve, and advance civil liberties.

Social Services Missoula, MT EIN 810445339 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc

ACLU of Montana works in the courts, the legislatures, and communities across the nation to protect and extend basic rights for everyone.

Founded
Headquarters
Missoula, MT
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R600
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1988

Mission

Our mission is to defend, preserve, and advance civil liberties.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE R600

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.92%
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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in Missoula, MT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 810445339. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 97 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc 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 of Montana Foundation Inc is located in Missoula, MT, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.

Based on official tax filings, Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc has $2M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 97 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc. 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 of Montana Foundation Inc 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. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

ACLU of Montana works in the courts, the legislatures, and communities across the nation to protect and extend basic rights for everyone. Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 810445339, 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
$1M-$10M
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

AK
Akilah Deernose
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AK
Akilah D•••••••
Executive Director
AL
Alexander D••••••
Director
AL
Alex R•••
LEGAL DIRECTOR
AM
Amber E••••••
LAW SCHOOL REP
AN
Anna W•••••• S••••••
EQUITY OFFICER
AN
Annita L•••••••
Director
AN
Anthony S••••••
Director
BR
Bridget K•••••
Director
CA
Caitlin B•••••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DA
Dan S•••••••
Director
DA
Dave S•••••••
Director
DA
David N•••••
FORMER DIRECTOR
DU
Dustin S••••••••
Director
EL
Eldena B••• D•••• W•••
Director
ER
Erick V•••••••
Director
GI
Gilbert K••••••
Director
HE
Heather C•••••
TREASURER
JA
Jane S•••••
Director
LI
Libby S••••
FORMER DIRECTOR
MA
Marthe V••••••••
Director
MA
Mary H••••••••
Director
NA
Natascha Q•••••
FORMER DIRECTOR
PA
Paul M•••••
PRESIDENT
PA
Paul S••••••••
Director
SA
Sarah J••• H•••••
FORMER DIRECTOR
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc This page 89 $1.8 million -
Association of the Bar of the City of … 89 $9.7 million 1%
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Cruz County 89 $2.4 million -
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American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Kansas 89 $3.2 million -
Alianza Norco 89 $1.0 million -
Casa of Jackson County Inc 89 $1.3 million -
Cherokee Child Advocacy Council Inc 89 $1.5 million -
Collective Heritage Institute 89 $5.3 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 - 97 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 of Montana Foundation Inc

What is Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc?
Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Missoula, United States. ACLU of Montana works in the courts, the legislatures, and communities across the nation to protect and extend basic rights for everyone.
When was Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc founded?
Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc was founded in 1986.
Who leads Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc?
Akilah Deernose serves as Executive Director.
Where is Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Missoula, United States.
What is Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc trustworthy?
Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc 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 of Montana Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 810445339.
What is Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc's website?
http://www.aclumontana.org