Nonprofit · EIN 23-7076867
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $15,607,257 | $12,876,519 | $2,730,738 | $62,907,099 | $51,081 | $62,856,018 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $20,540,381 | $12,209,928 | $8,330,453 | $63,930,786 | $982,940 | $62,947,846 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $11,691,840 | $10,068,612 | $1,623,228 | $56,417,565 | $1,800,172 | $54,617,393 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,941,016
- Program service revenue
- $50,000
- Investment income
- $4,614,428
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,216,432
- Other revenue
- $1,813
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,459,249
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,067,960
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,723,294
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $20,510
- Accounting fees
- $25,808
- Occupancy
- $668,285
- Travel
- $9,235
- Depreciation
- $46,991
- Program services (functional)
- $10,072,593
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,643,061
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,160,865
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $63,930,786
- Total assets, end of year
- $62,907,099
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $51,081
- Net assets, end of year
- $62,856,018
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $132,034
- Publicly traded securities
- $57,708,241
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $16,392,553
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $46,463,465
- Gross receipts
- $73,987,450
- Employees
- 63
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1969
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Storms | Executive Director Officer | 25.3 | $152,365 | $71,701 | $47,691 |
| Antoinette Davis | Deputy Director Key employee | 25.7 | $152,388 | $71,712 | $26,238 |
| Vanessa T Hernandez | IAD Director Key employee | 25.7 | $137,235 | $64,581 | $31,595 |
| Shareef Abduhr-Rahmaan | Finance Director Officer | 25.7 | $109,227 | $51,400 | $46,297 |
| Brian Robick | Communications Director Key employee | 22.5 | $101,644 | $67,763 | $29,151 |
| Andrea Fullerton | Development Director Key employee | 37.5 | $164,233 | $0 | $30,990 |
| La Rond Baker | Legal Director Key employee | 37.5 | $169,343 | $0 | $21,341 |
| Enoka Herat | Policy Counsel Highest-paid employee | 22.5 | $95,188 | $63,459 | $23,600 |
| Taryn Darling | Senior Staff Attorney Highest-paid employee | 37.5 | $147,241 | $0 | $31,587 |
| Caedmon Magboo Cahill | Policy Advocacy Director Key employee | 22.5 | $89,292 | $59,528 | $27,585 |
| Binah Palmer | Director Until 122024 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Martin Valadez | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ian Mosher | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Pailca | Director Until 012025 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joan Hsaio | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiff Stoner | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| Michael McPhearson | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
| Jasmine Tolbert | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Storms | Executive Director Officer | 25.3 | $147,195 | $73,597 | $46,579 |
| Antoinette Davis | Deputy Director Key employee | 25.7 | $159,583 | $68,393 | $24,402 |
| Vanessa T Hernandez | IAD Director Key employee | 25.7 | $145,499 | $62,357 | $30,789 |
| Alison Holcomb | Political Director Key employee | 0 | $0 | $147,937 | $50,869 |
| Brian Robick | Communications Director Key employee | 22.5 | $103,309 | $68,872 | $25,900 |
| Shareef Abduhr-Rahmaan | Finance Director Officer | 25.7 | $111,917 | $47,965 | $36,485 |
| Kendrick Washington | Policy Advocacy Director Key employee | 25.7 | $106,267 | $45,543 | $36,029 |
| Andrea Fullerton | Development Director Key employee | 37.5 | $145,271 | $0 | $33,956 |
| Binah Palmer | Director Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jesse Wing | Director Until 122023 Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Pailca | Director Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Martin Valadez | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiff Stoner | Treasurer From 012024 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherri Nichols | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joan Hsaio | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Storms | Executive Director Officer | 25.3 | $140,107 | $60,046 | $42,884 |
| Antoinette Davis | Deputy Director Key employee | 25.7 | $128,590 | $55,110 | $13,618 |
| Vanessa T Hernandez | IAD Director Key employee | 25.7 | $112,238 | $48,102 | $27,798 |
| Alison Holcomb | Political Director Key employee | 0 | $0 | $142,008 | $45,910 |
| Shareef Abduhr-Rahmaan | Finance Director Officer | 25.7 | $100,720 | $43,166 | $33,665 |
| Brian Robick | Communications Director Key employee | 22.5 | $103,912 | $44,533 | $23,766 |
| Kendrick Washington | Policy Advocacy Director Key employee | 25.7 | $93,019 | $39,865 | $36,384 |
| Mary Gagliardi | Development DirectorUntil 07 Key employee | 37.5 | $155,319 | $0 | $4,604 |
| Binah Palmer | Director Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jesse Wing | Director Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sam Pailca | Director Trustee or director | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joan Hsaio | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Martin Valadez | Vice President From 052022 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherri Nichols | President Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Harding-Altheimer | Vice President Until 052022 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2728, SEATTLE, WA 98111-2728
- In care of
- % SHAREEF ABDUHR-RAHMAAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Martin Valadez, PO Box 2728, Seattle, WA 981112728
- Signed the 990
- SHAREEF ABDUHR-RAHMAAN, Finance Director
- Phone
- (206) 624-2184
- Website
- WWW.ACLU-WA.ORG
Mission
TO PROTECT AND EXTEND CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS, AND TO TAKE ACTION TO FURTHER THOSE LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS WITHIN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.
Program accomplishments
- Legal Program: The ACLU pursues impact litigation and files amicus briefs to uphold the Constitution and advance civil rights and civil liberties for all Washingtonians. We pursue cases that will effect widespread change, particularly those that impact communities historically most affected by racism and other forms of injustice in our society, whether in the areas of the criminal legal system, immigration rights, voting rights, LGBTQIA2S rights, unlawful surveillance, or access to health care.Expenses $2,323,764
- Policy Advocacy Program: The ACLU works to educate policy makers and stakeholders, promote policies that advance civil liberties, and oppose those that are harmful to equity and freedom. We work to implement long-term, systemic change for all people. We provide legal and policy guidance to agencies and government bodies to ensure that constitutional rights are protected and upheld. Signature programs include technology & liberty; campaign for smart justice; youth policy; immigration and policing; and access to health care.Expenses $1,503,996
- Communications Program: Educating the public is critical to defending civil liberties across the state. We engage the media to develop articles, frame issues, and influence opinions. We provide expert speakers on a wide range of civil liberties topics to schools and community groups, including know your rights trainings to support impacted communities ability to stand up for themselves. Through our member and public events, speakers bureau, and student outreach, the Communications Department rallies supporters, attracts new audiences, and empowers grassroots and other groups to promote civil rights.Expenses $1,148,961
- REVENUE SHARING WITH NATIONAL ACLU ORGANIZATIONExpenses $5,095,872
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7076867
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $62,907,099
- Income (IRS master file)
- $73,987,450
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $15,607,257 | $12,876,519 | $62,907,099 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $20,540,381 | $12,209,928 | $63,930,786 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $11,691,840 | $10,068,612 | $56,417,565 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $9,471,494 | $9,363,145 | $57,896,259 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7076867).
Questions about AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION is 23-7076867.
- Is AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names Martin Valadez.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $152,365 (Michele Storms, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WASHINGTON FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,607,257, expenses of $12,876,519 and total assets of $62,907,099 at year end.
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