American Civil Liberties Union of West V
The american civil liberties union of west virginia (aclu-wv) is a non-partisan, non-profit membership organization whose mission is to fulfill the promise of the bill of rights for …
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Mission
The american civil liberties union of west virginia (aclu-wv) is a non-partisan, non-profit membership organization whose mission is to fulfill the promise of the bill of rights for all west virginians and expand the reach of its guarantees to new areas. These rights include: your first amendment rights - freedom of speech, association and assembly; freedom of the press, and freedom of religion. Your right to equal protection under the law - protection against unlawful discrimination. Your right to due process - fair treatment by the government whenever the loss of your liberty or property is at stake. Your right to privacy - freedom from unwarranted government intrusion into your personal and private affairs. The aclu also works to extend rights to segments of our population that have traditionally been denied their rights, including people of color; women; lgbtq; prisoners; and people with disabilities.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, American Civil Liberties Union of West V has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 7 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (7 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyAmerican Civil Liberties Union of West V is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Charleston, WV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1985 and has been operating for 41 years. Its EIN is 550681531. 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. 82 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
American Civil Liberties Union of West V's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 550681531. 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.
American Civil Liberties Union of West V 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 arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
American Civil Liberties Union of West V is located in Charleston, WV, United States. The organization was established in 1985 and has been active for 41 years.
Based on official tax filings, American Civil Liberties Union of West V has $2M in annual revenue. It allocates 61% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture 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 West V is classified as an Arts & Culture 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 82 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for American Civil Liberties Union of West V. 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 West V 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 61% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). 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.
With immigrant rights, trans justice, reproductive freedom, and more at risk, we're in courts and communities across the country to protect everyone's rights. American Civil Liberties Union of West V is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1985.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 61% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $2M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to American Civil Liberties Union of West V are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Civil Liberties Union of West V is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 550681531, 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
7 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
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AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WEST V 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (25)
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25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 82 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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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 · 82 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 · 1985
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about American Civil Liberties Union of West V
- What is American Civil Liberties Union of West V?
- American Civil Liberties Union of West V is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Charleston, United States. With immigrant rights, trans justice, reproductive freedom, and more at risk, we're in courts and communities across the country to protect everyone's rights.
- When was American Civil Liberties Union of West V founded?
- American Civil Liberties Union of West V was founded in 1985.
- Who leads American Civil Liberties Union of West V?
- Eli Baumwell serves as Executive Director.
- Where is American Civil Liberties Union of West V located?
- Headquartered in Charleston, WV, United States.
- What is American Civil Liberties Union of West V's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 61% of expenses go to program services.
- Is American Civil Liberties Union of West V trustworthy?
- American Civil Liberties Union of West V 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 West V's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 550681531.
- What is American Civil Liberties Union of West V's website?
- http://www.acluwv.org