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American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Northern California

Public charity
DBA: FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA INC
Other · SAN FRANCISCO, CA · EIN 94-0279770

About

The american civil liberties union foundation of northern california (ACLU NC foundation) defends and advances the principles of freedom, equality and justice contained in the united states constitution. ACLU NC foundation, a california nonprofit public benefit corporation described in section 501(c)(3), conductslitigation, policy research and advocacy, public education, and community organizingin order to protect and defend civil liberties and civil rights.

DBA Foundation of Northern California INC

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
117
Volunteers
11

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-03-31
Revenue
$21.8M
Expenses
$19.8M
Assets
$49.3M
Liabilities
$3.5M

Financial history

$21.8M$10.9M$0
171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $21.8M · Avg: $16.8M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$785K
Grants Given
$725K
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
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Address

39 Drumm ST
SAN Francisco, CA, 94111-480

Governance

Voting board members20
Independent members20
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgYes
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