American Civil Liberties Union
San Francisco, California · EIN 940279770 · Private foundation
American Civil Liberties Union is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.0M in grants paid and $43.7M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 83 individual grants from this funder — $10.3M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for lgbtq rights. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What American Civil Liberties Union funds
American Civil Liberties Union's giving carries a documented focus on lgbtq rights.
Populations it has supported include lgbtq people.
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 SAI | New York, NY | $2.6M | 2017 |
| ACLU Fdn of Southern Ca VARIOUS | Los Angeles, CA | $865K | 2018 |
| ACLU Union of Northern Ca LEGISLATIVE | San Francisco, CA | $725K | 2025 |
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 aclunc.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 lgbtq rights. Example recipients include ACLU Foundation, ACLU Fdn of Southern Ca, ACLU Union of Northern Ca. 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 $1.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.3M over 83 grants.
- Where is American Civil Liberties Union located?
- American Civil Liberties Union is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 940279770.
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