Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc
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Mission
Our mission is to defend, preserve, and advance civil liberties.
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· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- 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
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAclu 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. 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 $2M in annual revenue. 97 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 810445339. 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 of Montana Foundation Inc 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 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. It allocates 63% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for social services charities in United States. 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)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc 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 63% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). 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.
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: It allocates 63% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. 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.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ACLU OF MONTANA FOUNDATION INC 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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8 articles found
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ACLU, ‘Montana County Attorneys’ briefs side with Cromwell - Morgan County Citizen
‘Eye on privacy’: ACLU, ‘Montana County Attorneys’ briefs side with Cromwell, rail against Knudsen in ICE information dispute - Bozeman Daily Chronicle
ACLU of Montana steps in to challenge lawmakers’ ‘home court advantage’ law - News From The States
ACLU report highlights disproportionate discipline rates among minority students - Great Falls Tribune
ACLU Takes on Bounty Hunters in Bail-Bond Case - Courthouse News
ACLU study criticizes state parole and probation - Great Falls Tribune
Montana private prison decision puts governor at odds with ACLU - Great Falls Tribune
Cascade County officials blast ACLU jail report - Great Falls Tribune
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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 - 97 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 97 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1986
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, MT, United States.
- What is Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 63% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc trustworthy?
- Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc 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 of Montana Foundation Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 810445339.
- What is Aclu of Montana Foundation Inc's website?
- http://www.aclumontana.org