American Civil Liberties Union
New York, New York · EIN 136213516 · Private foundation
Based in New York, New York, American Civil Liberties Union has awarded $95.7M across 337 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to ACLU Foundation of Texas. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What American Civil Liberties Union funds
American Civil Liberties Union's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACLU Foundation of Texas AFFILIATE PROGRAM | Houston, TX | $2.4M | 2025 |
| ACLU Foundation of Florida AFFILIATE PROGRAM | Miami, FL | $2.3M | 2025 |
| ACLU Foundation of Louisiana Affiliate Program | New Orleans, LA | $2.0M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from American Civil Liberties Union
American Civil Liberties Union's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at aclufoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about American Civil Liberties Union
- Does American Civil Liberties Union accept grant applications?
- American Civil Liberties Union's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does American Civil Liberties Union fund?
- American Civil Liberties Union's grants focus on higher education. Example recipients include ACLU Foundation of Texas, ACLU Foundation of Florida, ACLU Foundation of Louisiana. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does American Civil Liberties Union give in grants?
- American Civil Liberties Union reported $15.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $95.7M over 337 grants.
- Where is American Civil Liberties Union located?
- American Civil Liberties Union is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 136213516.
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