Civil Liberties Defense Center
CIVIL LIBERTIES DEFENSE CENTER (CLDC) educates the general public about their rights and privileges under the US Constitution and provides free legal support to climate and social justice …
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Civil Liberties Defense Center is a social services organization based in EUGENE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. 2% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 582670951.
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CIVIL LIBERTIES DEFENSE CENTER (CLDC) educates the general public about their rights and privileges under the US Constitution and provides free legal support to climate and social justice activists.
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· vs. 6 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Civil Liberties Defense Center with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
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- Its integrity score of 74 places it in the top 25% 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
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCivil Liberties Defense Center is a registered social services nonprofit based in Eugene, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 582670951. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $773K in annual revenue. 56 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Civil Liberties Defense Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 582670951. 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.
Civil Liberties Defense Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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.
Civil Liberties Defense Center is located in Eugene, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Civil Liberties Defense Center has $773K in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 69% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Civil Liberties Defense Center 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 $773K in annual revenue. The organization has 56 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Civil Liberties Defense Center. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Civil Liberties Defense Center 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 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). 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.
Civil Liberties Defense Center is a social services organization based in EUGENE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. 2% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 582670951. Civil Liberties Defense Center is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of $773K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Civil Liberties Defense Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Civil Liberties Defense Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 582670951, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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CIVIL LIBERTIES DEFENSE CENTER 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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Officers & trustees (25)
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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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 56 disclosed in the public registry.
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What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 56 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 · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Civil Liberties Defense Center
- What is Civil Liberties Defense Center?
- Civil Liberties Defense Center is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Eugene, United States. Civil Liberties Defense Center is a social services organization based in EUGENE, United States. Annual revenue: $1.1 million. 2% of spending goes directly to programs. EIN: 582670951.
- When was Civil Liberties Defense Center founded?
- Civil Liberties Defense Center was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Civil Liberties Defense Center?
- Marianne Dugan serves as Attorney.
- Where is Civil Liberties Defense Center located?
- Headquartered in Eugene, OR, United States.
- What is Civil Liberties Defense Center's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Civil Liberties Defense Center trustworthy?
- Civil Liberties Defense Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Civil Liberties Defense Center's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 582670951.
- What is Civil Liberties Defense Center's website?
- http://cldc.org