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American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation

Our non-profit, non-partisan law firm's mission is to defend and extend civil liberties, to achieve the promise of equality and liberty for all in missouri, through impact litigation …

American Civil Liberties Union

St Louis, MO EIN: 436070952 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation

Defending The Rights To Equality, Liberty, and Justice For All

Founded
Headquarters
St Louis, MO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
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

Our non-profit, non-partisan law firm's mission is to defend and extend civil liberties, to achieve the promise of equality and liberty for all in missouri, through impact litigation and campaigns, narrative and legislative advocacy, and community education and engagement.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights
Cause tags
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.
SDG 16 SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice, and build effective institutions.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 80%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.98%
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

$0.88
Program expenses$0.88 ($2.8 million)
88% to programs beats the peer average (80%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1968, it predates 91% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 90% of comparable charities. See the sources
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 127,988 advocacy & civil rights 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
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in St Louis, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1968 and has been operating for 58 years. Its EIN is 436070952. 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 $3M in annual revenue. 78 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation 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. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation is located in St Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1968 and has been active for 58 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 78 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation. 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, American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation 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 88% 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.

Defending The Rights To Equality, Liberty, and Justice For All American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1968.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 436070952, 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
88% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
19

Leadership

LU
Luz M•••• H••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (22)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

6 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

8 key things to pay attention to in the Missouri Legislature’s 2026 work - Missourinet
Jan 2026
www.missourinet.com
Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.0M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
ACLU, Missouri library groups sue over new school book law - AP News
Feb 2023
apnews.com
As Missouri lawmakers consider a slew of anti-LGBTQ bills, a Kansas City Democrat is fighting back - KCUR
Jan 2023
www.kcur.org
Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Man sentenced to minimum of 112 years as teen gets parole - The Independent
Dec 2021
www.independent.co.uk
University of Missouri student raises concerns about privacy in online tests - Columbia Daily Tribune
Jun 2020
www.columbiatribune.com
Exactly How Often Do Police Shoot Unarmed Black Men? - Mother Jones
Aug 2014
www.motherjones.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 322,441
Education 195,493
Arts & Culture 133,055
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 127,988
Religion 114,580
Health 98,829
Community Development 56,048
Youth Development 53,423
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 159,016
Social Services 140,118
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Community Development 95,028
Civil Rights 70,065
Health 64,848
Youth Development 47,775

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 - 78 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 · 78 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 · 1968
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation

What is American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation?
American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in St Louis, United States. Defending The Rights To Equality, Liberty, and Justice For All
When was American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation founded?
American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation was founded in 1968.
Who leads American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation?
Luz Maria Henriquez serves as Executive Director.
Where is American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation located?
Headquartered in St Louis, MO, United States.
What is American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation trustworthy?
American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation 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 American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 436070952.
What is American Civil Liberties Union of Missouri Foundation's website?
http://www.aclu-mo.org