TY 2010 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 04-01-2010 and ending 03-31-2011

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
125 BROAD STREET 18TH FLOOR

Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NEW YORK, NY10004

D Employer identification number

13-3871360

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 32,932,651

F Name and address of principal officer:
ANTHONY ROMERO
125 BROAD STREET 18TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10004

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 4 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.ACLU.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
affiliates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all affiliates included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1920

M State of legal domicile: DC

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND CIVIL LIBERTIES
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ....	3	82
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ....	4	82
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ...	5	96
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ....	6	8
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ..	7a	61,128
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ..	7b	-42,175

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	32,687,792	30,824,747
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	-162,206	-7,719
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	72,252	79,370
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	32,597,838	30,896,398
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	17,000	437,000
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	4,829,487	4,855,207
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....	781,667	462,533
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 2,192,077
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f)....	23,952,467	23,112,741
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	29,580,621	28,867,481
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12......	3,017,217	2,028,917
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16)............	20,313,086	25,844,501
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............	28,353,784	33,135,828
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 .....	-8,040,698	-7,291,327

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title.

Paid Preparer's Use Only	Preparer's signature	Date	Check if self- employed	Preparer’s taxpayer identification number (see instructions)
	Firm’s name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP + 4			EIN
				Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ......... Yes No

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: AS NOTED IN ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, THE MISSION OF THE ACLU IS "TO MAINTAIN AND ADVANCE CIVIL LIBERTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE FREEDOMS OF ASSOCIATION, PRESS, RELIGION AND SPEECH, AND THE RIGHTS TO THE FRANCHISE, TO DUE PROCESS OF LAW, AND TO EQUAL PROTECTION OF THE LAWS FOR ALL PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND ITS JURISDICTIONS. THE ACLU'S OBJECTS SHALL BE SOUGHT WHOLLY WITHOUT POLITICAL PARTISANSHIP." THE ACLU TODAY REMAINS AS FOCUSED AS EVER ON THE OVERARCHING GOALS SET BY ITS FOUNDERS MORE THAN 90 YRS AGO, SERVING AS THE NATION'S GUARDIAN OF LIBERTY, WORKING DAILY IN COURTS, LEGISLATURES AND COMMUNITIES TO DEFEND AND PRESERVE THE INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES THAT THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE US GUARANTEE. THE ACLU ALSO WORKS TO EXTEND RIGHTS TO SEGMENTS OF THE POPULATION THAT HAVE TRADITIONALLY BEEN DENIED THEIR RIGHTS, INCLUDING PEOPLE OF COLOR; WOMEN; LESBIANS, GAY MEN, BISEXUALS AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE; PRISONERS; AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? .......................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 11,892,294 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	AFFILIATE SUPPORT - THE ACLU HAS AN AFFILIATE OR CHAPTER IN EVERY STATE AND IN PUERTO RICO. AFFILIATES HANDLE REQUESTS FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE, LOBBY STATE LEGISLATURES AND HOST EDUCATIONAL FORUMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE NATIONAL ACLU COORDINATES FUNDRAISING EFFORTS WITH ITS AFFILIATES AND SHARES THE PROCEEDS OF FUNDRAISING EFFORTS WITH AFFILIATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH A DETAILED POLICY. THROUGH ITS AFFILIATE SUPPORT DEPARTMENT, THE NATIONAL ACLU ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS TO AFFILIATES TO SUPPORT WORK ON SPECIFIC INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS INVOLVING MATTERS OF BOTH LOCAL/REGIONAL AND NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE. THE AFFILIATE SUPPORT DEPARTMENT OFFERS TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AFFILIATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS OF RELEVANCE.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 11,631,670 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 18,242 )
	EDUCATION - THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, ITS COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE, ADVERTISEMENTS, OP-ED ARTICLES, MEDIA INTERVIEWS, PUBLICATIONS, AND NUMEROUS MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED IN COLLABORATION WITH ITS AFFILIATES THROUGHOUT THE US, THE ACLU PROVIDES ONGOING EDUCATION TO IT'S 500,000 MEMBERS AND TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE WITH RESPECT TO A WIDE RANGE OF CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES AND CONCERNS. THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS EMPHASIZE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS TO FREE SPEECH, ASSOCIATION AND ASSEMBLY; THE RIGHT TO EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW; THE RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS AND TO FAIR TREATMENT WHEN THE LOSS OF LIBERTY OR PROPERTY IS AT STAKE; AND THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY AND FREEDOM FROM UNWARRANTED GOVERNMENT INTRUSION INTO PERSONAL AND PRIVATE AFFAIRS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,662,254 including grants of $ 437,000 ) (Revenue $ )
	LEGISLATION - THE ACLU'S LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATES ARE A CONSTANT PRESENCE ON CAPITOL HILL AND IN STATE LEGISLATURES WORKING TO ADDRESS CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES. BASED IN THE ACLU'S WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE, THE ORGANIZATION'S LEGISLATIVE POLICY TEAM WORKS TO ENSURE THAT PROPOSED LEGISLATION MOVES TOWARDS RATHER THAN AWAY FROM THE CIVIL LIBERTIES GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION. WORKING IN COLLABORATION WITH STAFF FROM ACLU AFFILIATES ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND IN COALITION WITH OTHER GROUPS WITH A SHARED INTEREST IN SPECIFIC CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES, THE ACLU CONDUCTS RESEARCH, PUBLISHES POSITION PAPERS, HOSTS FORUMS FOR THE PUBLIC AND MEETS WITH KEY LEGISLATORS AND MEMBERS OF THEIR STAFFS TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES TO PROTECT CIVIL LIBERTIES AND RIGHTS.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 365,140 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ACLU WORKS THROUGH ITS STANDING AND SPECIAL COMMITTEES TO ANALYZE CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES AND, WHERE APPROPRIATE, TO DEVELOP POLICIES THAT WILL SERVE AS THE FRAME OF REFERENCE FOR LEGISTLATIVE, EDUCATIONAL AND CASE-SPECIFIC WORK AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL.

4d	Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 365,140 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses$ 25,551,358

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment

........

Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

........................

Yes

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

.......................

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

...

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

....................

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

...................

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

11a

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII. Click to see attachment

11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII. Click to see attachment

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX. Click to see attachment

11d

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X. Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X. Click to see attachment

11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment

12a

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Yes

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....

20a

Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment

Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment

Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................

24c

Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................

25b

Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment

Yes

Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....

Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment

YesNo

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI Click to see attachment

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................

Yes

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....

Yes

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........

Yes

If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Yes

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................

If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.

13a

Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.

13b

Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................

Yes

Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

Yes

If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....

10b

Yes

11a

Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....

12a

Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................

12b

Yes

Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................

12c

Yes

Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

AK , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MN , MO , NC , ND , NH , NM , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , WA , WI , WV , MS , NJ

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet

CAROLINE GREENE CFO
125 BROAD STREET 18TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10004
(212) 549-2500

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)	(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) WILLIAM ACEVES DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(2) SUSAN ADELMAN DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(3) KEMAL AHMED DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(4) CHERRI ALLISON DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(5) LAILA AL-QATAMI DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(6) RICHARD ALVARADO DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(7) CLAUDIA ANGELOS DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(8) KELLY ANTHONY DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(9) DEBORAH ARCHER DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(10) ADRIENNE ASCH DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(11) MARK AYERS DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(12) JAY BARTH DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(13) MARC O BEEM DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(14) JUDITH BENDICH DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(15) LAURIE BENNETT DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(16) PHIL BEREANO DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0
(17) VIVIAN BERGER DIRECTOR	2.00	X	0	0	0

Form 990 (2010)

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)				(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) TAMMY BESHERSE DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(19) JOHN BLAKESLEE DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(20) DAVIS B BOBROW DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(21) CAITLIN BORGMANN DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(22) ANTONIO BROWN DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(23) LUZ BUITRAGO DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(24) M SUSAN CARLSON DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(25) RONALD CHEN DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(26) ROBERT N CHESTER DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(27) RANDALL COYNE DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(28) DAVID CRUZ DIRECTOR/GENERAL COUNSEL	2.00	X	X			0	0	0
(29) EILEEN DURGIN-CLINCHARD DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(30) JEFF DWORKIN DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(31) MICHAEL ELSNER DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(32) MILTON ESTES DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(33) SUSAN ESTES DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(34) ELLEN FEINGOLD DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(35) ROGER W FONSECA DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(36) SALLY FRANK DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(37) LORIE FRIDELL DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(38) MARY ELLEN GALE DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(39) BETTY GARTMAN DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(40) ANTHONY DON GEORGE DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(41) LIZ GILCHRIST DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(42) SALLY T GRANT DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(43) SCOTT GREENWOOD DIRECTOR/GENERAL COUNSEL	2.00	X	X			0	0	0
(44) ISABELLE GUNNING DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(45) SUSAN N HERMAN DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT	2.50	X	X			0	0	0
(46) AUNDRE M HERRON DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(47) EVE L HILL DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(48) JEFFREY HONG DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(49) LISA HONIG DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(50) MARINA HSIEH DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	X	X			0	0	0
(51) SHELAN JOSEPH DIRECTOR/DEPUTY NATL AAAO	2.00	X	X			0	0	0
(52) ARTHUR M KAPLAN ESQ DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(53) ALY KASSAM-REMTULLA DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(54) HAMID R KASHANI DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(55) JACK KENNEDY JR DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(56) JOAN LASKOWSKI DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(57) REV JAMES M LAWSON JR DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(58) M CALIEN LEWIS DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(59) ROSLYN LITMAN DIRECTOR/GENERAL COUNSEL	2.00	X	X			0	0	0
(60) CARLOS MAHONEY DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(61) ALEXANDRA MCKAY DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(62) FRED R NEAL DIRECTOR/NATIONAL AAAO	2.00	X	X			0	0	0
(63) MARK NIBLACK DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(64) NAHLA NIMEH-LEWIS DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(65) GALEN PAINE DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(66) R SAMUEL PAZ DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	X	X			0	0	0
(67) MICHAEL E PHENEGER DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(68) JULIE L FERGUSON QUEEN DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(69) AMIT RANADE DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(70) REBECCA RAND DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(71) ROBERT B REMAR ESQ DIRECTOR/VP/TREASURER	2.50	X	X			0	0	0
(72) ROBERTO REVELES DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(73) JAMES N RODBARD DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(74) SIGREDO RUBIO DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(75) MARGARET RUSSELL DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(76) ANDY SCHATZ DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(77) ALBERT E SCHERR DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(78) ELEANOR SELF DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(79) JILL SHEINBERG DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(80) PREETMOHAN SINGH DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(81) CHERRY SPENCER-STARK DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(82) ALISON STEINER DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(83) PEGGY STRINE DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(84) TONY STRONG DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(85) PHILIPPA STRUM DIRECTOR/SECRETARY	2.00	X	X			0	0	0
(86) JOSEPH SWEAT DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(87) LISA THURAU-GRAY DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(88) ALAN TOY DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(89) BRIGITTE TULLER DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(90) RONALD TYLER DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(91) JACQUELIN WASHINGTON DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(92) LISA WATSON DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(93) CAROLE WELLS DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(94) JERALYN WENDELBERGER DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(95) RON WILSON DIRECTOR	2.00	X				0	0	0
(96) GARY WILLIAMS DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT	2.00	X	X			0	0	0
(97) ANTHONY ROMERO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO	35.00		X			342,858	0	26,362
(98) ALMA MONTCLAIR DIR OF ADMIN & FINANCE/ASST TREAS	35.00		X			271,622	0	121,643
(99) TERENCE DOUGHERTY GENERAL COUNSEL/ASST SECRETARY	35.00		X			214,226	0	22,003
(100) FRANK ASKIN GENERAL COUNSEL	2.00		X			0	0	0
(101) DOROTHY M EHRLICH DEPUTY EXEC. DIRECTOR	35.00			X		284,589	0	61,206
(102) LAURA W MURPHY DIRECTOR OF WASHINGTON LEGIS OFFICE	35.00			X		263,174	0	20,843
(103) CAROLINE GREENE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	35.00			X		237,238	0	59,885
(104) EMILY TYNES DIR OF COMMUNICATIONS	35.00			X		0	246,612	60,031
(105) DONNA MCKAY DIR INST ADVMT/SPECIAL PROJ	35.00			X		0	262,917	25,092
(106) GERI ROZANSKI DIRECTOR OF AFFILIATE SUPP	35.00			X		0	240,229	50,952
(107) STEVEN SHAPIRO LEGAL DIRECTOR	35.00			X		0	280,830	52,214
(108) DAVID S BAIRD DIRECOR OF OPERATION	35.00				X	148,544	0	34,714
(109) MICHAEL W MACLEOD-BALL CHIEF COUNSEL - LEGIS & POLICY	35.00				X	142,821	0	36,385
(110) GERALDINE LYNN ENGEL DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT	35.00				X	141,825	0	33,275
(111) JO-ANNA JOSEPH DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES	35.00				X	127,262	0	14,647
(112) ADRIENNE STEIN DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY	35.00				X	134,493	0	41,922

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	2,308,652	1,030,588	661,174

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN INC PO BOX 120557 BOSTON,MA02112	CANVASSING	2,032,840
TELEFUND INC PO BOX 2366 DENVER,CO802012366	TELEMARKETING	1,164,807
SHARE GROUP 73 CHAPEL STREET NEWTON,MA02458	TELEMARKETING	889,973
PRINT MAIL COMMUNICATIONS INC 7201 LOCKPORT PLACE LORTON,VA22079	PRINTING	420,070
CELCO 9663 MAINE STREET SUITE C FAIRFAX,VA22032	LIST RENTAL	410,286
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization 19

Form 990 (2010)

Page 9

Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		30,824,747
g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			30,824,747
			Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest
	and other similar amounts).....			20,835			20,835
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties............
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross Rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	2,007,699
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	2,036,253
c	Gain or (loss)	-28,554
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			-28,554			-28,554
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	LIST RENTALS		532,000	61,128		61,128
b	PAMPHLET & BOOK SALES		900,099	18,242	18,242
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			79,370
12	Total revenue. See Instructions....			30,896,398	18,242	61,128	-7,719

Form 990 (2010)

Page 10

Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21	437,000	437,000
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	581,017	218,886	335,707	26,424
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages	2,539,798	2,006,329	173,394	360,075
8	Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) ....	956,566	596,498	262,638	97,430
9	Other employee benefits .......	545,463	391,608	90,874	62,981
10	Payroll taxes ...........	232,363	170,014	31,960	30,389
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	359,838	248,569	105,548	5,721
c	Accounting ...........	59,309		59,309
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..	462,533			462,533
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other ..........	3,425,852	3,411,299	14,553
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	2,682,785	2,369,125	18,345	295,315
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........
17	Travel ............	130,189	92,701	25,068	12,420
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	9,752	6,592	1,609	1,551
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....
23	Insurance ..............
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a	SHARED PORTION OF MEMBE	8,475,402	8,475,402
b	PUBLISHING/PRINTING EXP	2,313,381	1,752,217		561,164
c	TELEMARKETING	2,026,190	1,817,569		208,621
d	SHARED PORTION OF BEQUE	1,683,082	1,683,082
e	SPECIAL AFFILIATE SUBSI	1,289,978	1,289,978
f	All other expenses	656,983	584,489	5,041	67,453
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f	28,867,481	25,551,358	1,124,046	2,192,077
26	Joint costs. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation

Form 990 (2010)

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			(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........		3,201,905	1	2,130,023
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......			2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........			3
4	Accounts receivable, net .........		2,280,482	4	2,089,963
5	Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........			5
6	Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........			6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............			7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............		279,674	9	614,456
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b		10c
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........		1,535,787	11	436,125
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......			12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			13
14	Intangible assets .........			14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........		13,015,238	15	20,573,934
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...		20,313,086	16	25,844,501
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .		841,894	17	1,556,814
18	Grants payable ..........			18
19	Deferred revenue ..........			19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........			20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..			21
22	Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..			23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....			24
25	Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....		27,511,890	25	31,579,014
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....		28,353,784	26	33,135,828
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....		-9,620,815	27	-10,441,254
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....		1,580,117	28	3,149,927
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....			29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....			30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....			31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds			32
33	Total net assets or fund balances .....		-8,040,698	33	-7,291,327
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....		20,313,086	34	25,844,501

Form 990 (2010)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .

30,896,398

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .

28,867,481

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .

2,028,917

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .

-8,040,698

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .

-1,279,546

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .

-7,291,327

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........

Yes

If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................

Yes

If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separated basis

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................

If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..

Form 990 (2010)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Name of organization

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

Employer identification number

13-3871360

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ, that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, aggregate contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not aggregate to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year. ......................... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Part I	Contributors (see Instructions)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED RESTRICTED	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Part II	Noncash Property (see Instructions)
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Page 1 of 1 of Part III

Name of organization
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

Employer identification number

13-3871360

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet

Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

Employer identification number

13-3871360

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.

Political expenditures .................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours ........................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ......... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ...... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............

Yes No

Was a correction made? .........................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities .................................... SchCMd Bullet

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b.. SchCMd Bullet

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group.
B Check if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated Group Totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying non-taxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots non-taxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? .........................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....

Media advertisements? ....................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......

Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................

Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................

Yes

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................

Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................

Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .........................................

Carryover from last year ....................................

Total ...........................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2010

Additional Data

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

Employer identification number

13-3871360

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .......
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) ...
4	Aggregate value at end of year .......

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or pleasure) Preservation of an historically importantly land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................

Yes No

In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

Cat. No. 52283D

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current Year	(b)Prior Year	(c)Two Years Back	(d)Three Years Back	(e)Four Years Back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Investment earnings or losses ...
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

InvestmentsLand, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of investment		(d) Book value
1a	Land .................
b	Buildings ................
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................
e	Other .................
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........		0

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment type		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1) DUE FROM AFFILIATES				7,586,965
(2) DUE FROM RELATED PARTY (ACLU FDTN - 501(C)(3))				12,986,969







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				20,573,934

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of Liability		(b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes
ACCRUED PENSION LIABILITY		29,025,037
DUE TO AFFILIATES		2,553,977







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		31,579,014
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1	Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ....................	1	30,896,398
2	Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) .....................	2	28,867,481
3	Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 .............	3	2,028,917
4	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ..........................	4	108,025
5	Donated services and use of facilities .............................	5	-950,410
6	Investment expenses ...................................	6
7	Prior period adjustments ..................................	7
8	Other (Describe in Part XIV) .................................	8	-437,161
9	Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 .............................	9	-1,279,546
10	Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 .........	10	749,371

Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	136,700,334
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	22,691,114
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d	83,112,822
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	105,803,936
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	30,896,398
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	0
5	Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	30,896,398

Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements .............			1	108,968,727
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a	950,410
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d	79,150,836
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	80,101,246
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	28,867,481
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	28,867,481

Part XIV

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:	PART X:	FIN 48 FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOOTNOTE: MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE UNION'S TAX POSITION AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. GENERALLY, THE UNION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2007, WHICH IS THE STANDARD STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS LOOK-BACK PERIOD. AT MARCH 31, 2011, THE UNION HAS NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AND HAS RECOGNIZED NO INTEREST OR PENALTIES RELATED TO TAXES DURING EITHER OF THE YEARS ENDED MARCH 31, 2011 AND 2010.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:		MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT -437,161.
		PART V: A RELATED ORGANIZATION DOES HOLD AN ENDOWMENT, BUT NONE OF THE HOLDINGS ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ACLU. PART XII, LINE 2D: MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT ($437,161) REVENUES AND ELIMINATIONS INCLUDED ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS $83,549,983 PART XIII, LINE 2D: EXPENSES AND ELIMINATIONS INCLUDED ON CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS $79,150,836

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Additional Data

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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

Employer identification number

13-3871360

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and e-mail solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

Yes

If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
	(ii) Activity	Yes	No	(iv) Gross receipts from activity		(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
OMPINC 1133 19TH STREET NW SUITE 300 WASHINGTON, DC20036	FUNDRAISING STRATEGY/CONSULTING		No	0	397,879	-397,879
BULLY PULPIT INTERACTIVE LLC 1750 K STREET SUITE 450 WASHINGTON, DC20006	FUNDRAISING STRATEGY/CONSULTING		No	0	64,000	-64,000
Total .................					461,879	-461,879

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50083H

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

			(a) Event #1 (event type)	(b) Event #2 (event type)	(c) Other Events (total number)	(d) Total Events (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
	1	Gross receipts . . .
	2	Less: Charitable contributions . . .
	3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .
	4	Cash prizes . . .
	5	Non-cash prizes . .
	6	Rent/facility costs . .
	7	Food and beverages . .
	8	Entertainment . . .
	9	Other direct expenses .
	10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ...........
	11	Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

(a) Bingo

(b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo

(c) Other gaming

(d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))

Gross revenue . . . .

Cash prizes . . . .

Non-cash prizes . . .

Rent/facility costs . . .

Other direct expenses . .

Volunteer labor . . .

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

	Yes
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow

Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow

Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............

YesNo

If "No," Explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....

YesNo

If "Yes," Explain:

Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................

YesNo

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Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:

The organization's facility ......................

13a

An outside facility ........................

13b

Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? ......................................

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? ............................

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

Employer identification number
13-3871360

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC Code section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) ACLU OF MICHIGAN2966 WOODWARD AVENUE DETROIT,MI48201	38-1643182	501(C)(4)	15,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(2) ACLU OF NEW MEXICO1410 COAL SW PO BOX 566 ALBUQUERQUE,NM87103	85-0197858	501(C)(4)	7,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(3) ACLU OF RHODE ISLAND128 DORRANCE ST SUITE 220 PROVIDENCE,RI02903	05-0344518	501(C)(4)	15,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(4) ACLU FOUNDATION INC125 BROAD STREET 18TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10004	13-6213516	501(C)(3)	400,000	ACLU FOUNDATION PROGRAM ACTIVITIES

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50055P

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.

(a)Type of grant or assistance	(b)Number of recipients	(c)Amount of cash grant	(d)Amount of non-cash assistance	(e)Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f)Description of non-cash assistance

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:	PART I, LINE 2:	SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: THE ACLU HAS ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES FOR THE RELEASE OF GRANTS TO ITS AFFILIATES, AS WELL AS FOR MONITORING OF OUTCOMES TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE GOALS OF A PARTICULAR GRANT AWARD HAVE BEEN MET. GRANT AWARDS ARE CONFIRMED IN WRITING AND SUPPORTED BY A WRITTEN AGREEMENT THAT SPECIFIES THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT, THE SPECIFIC OUTCOMES TO BE ACHIEVED, AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE INDICATORS THAT THE PARTIES AGREE WILL BE USED TO MEASURE PROGRESS TOWARDS AGREED UPON GOALS. WRITTEN AGREEMENTS DETAIL THE SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES FOR WHICH FUNDING IS TO BE PROVIDED AND DOCUMENT THE AFFILIATE'S COMMITMENT TO USING THE FUNDS PROVIDED TO PURSUE SPECIFIC STRATEGIES IN ADDRESSING PROGRAM GOALS AND TARGET OUTCOMES. AFFILIATES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHO RECEIVE GRANT AWARDS MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE REPORTS, AND THESE REPORTS MAY BE USED TO DETERMINE WHETHER ADDITIONAL FUNDING MAY BE REQUIRED AND/OR TO ENHANCE FUTURE GRANT PROGRAMS.

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
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Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

Employer identification number

13-3871360

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.

(A) Name		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported in prior Form 990 or Form 990-EZ
(A) Name		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
(1) ANTHONY ROMERO	(i) (ii)	341,752 0	0 0	1,106 0	12,031 0	14,331 0	369,220 0	0 0
(2) ALMA MONTCLAIR	(i) (ii)	250,628 0	0 0	20,994 0	100,416 0	21,227 0	393,265 0	0 0
(3) TERENCE DOUGHERTY	(i) (ii)	210,635 0	0 0	3,591 0	7,848 0	14,155 0	236,229 0	0 0
(4) DOROTHY M EHRLICH	(i) (ii)	284,357 0	0 0	232 0	35,460 0	25,746 0	345,795 0	0 0
(5) LAURA W MURPHY	(i) (ii)	242,481 0	25,000 0	-4,307 0	12,656 0	8,187 0	284,017 0	0 0
(6) CAROLINE GREENE	(i) (ii)	245,400 0	0 0	-8,162 0	21,722 0	38,163 0	297,123 0	0 0
(7) EMILY TYNES	(i) (ii)	0 227,603	0 0	0 19,009	0 37,960	0 22,071	0 306,643	0 0
(8) DONNA MCKAY	(i) (ii)	0 263,778	0 0	0 -861	0 13,432	0 11,660	0 288,009	0 0
(9) GERI ROZANSKI	(i) (ii)	0 242,395	0 0	0 -2,166	0 30,454	0 20,498	0 291,181	0 0
(10) STEVEN SHAPIRO	(i) (ii)	0 280,236	0 0	0 594	0 31,716	0 20,498	0 333,044	0 0
(11) DAVID S BAIRD	(i) (ii)	130,123 0	0 0	18,421 0	15,564 0	19,150 0	183,258 0	0 0
(12) MICHAEL W MACLEOD-BALL	(i) (ii)	143,917 0	0 0	-1,096 0	16,079 0	20,306 0	179,206 0	0 0
(13) GERALDINE LYNN ENGEL	(i) (ii)	143,681 0	0 0	-1,856 0	13,557 0	19,718 0	175,100 0	0 0
(14) ADRIENNE STEIN	(i) (ii)	139,060 0	0 0	-4,567 0	8,102 0	33,820 0	176,415 0	0 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
	PART I, LINE 1A	GROSS-UP PAYMENTS TO EMPLOYEES WITH DOMESTIC PARTNER COVERAGE; ALL TREATED AS TAXABLE.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION	PART III	PART I, LINE 4: INFORMATION ON FILE (QUESTIONS 4B) - ALL OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED IN PART II, COLUMN B(III). PART II: COLUMN B(I) INCLUDES BASE COMPENSATION, COLUMN B(II) INCLUDES BONUS PAYMENTS (IF ANY) AND COLUMN B(III) INCLUDES ALL OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION, INCLUDING ANY "GROSS UPS" FOR DOMESTIC PARTNER HEALTH COVERAGE, AND REDUCTIONS TO TAXABLE COMPENSATION RELATED TO PARTICIPATION IN HEALTH OR DEPENDENT SPENDING ACCOUNTS, IF/AS APPLICABLE. NEGATIVE NUMBERS IN COLUMN B(III) OCCUR WHEN THE AMOUNTS DEDUCTED FROM REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ARE GREATER THAN THE COSTS OF OTHER TAXABLE BENEFITS REPORTED IN THIS COLUMN. COLUMN C INCLUDES EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN OR, FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER APRIL 1, 2009, TO THE NEW DEFINED CONTRIBUTION 401(K) PLAN; THE TOTALS SHOWN REFLECT AMOUNTS EARNED DURING THE YEAR, WHETHER OR NOT THE EMPLOYEE IS FULLY VESTED. COLUMN D INCLUDES NON-TAXABLE BENEFITS, SUCH AS HEALTH AND OTHER INSURANCE, AS WELL AS AMOUNTS SET ASIDE BY EMPLOYEES IN THE HEALTH AND/OR DEPENDENT CARE FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLANS, WHICH WE HAVE ADDED BACK TO PROVIDE THE FULLEST PICTURE POSSIBLE OF TOTAL COMPENSATION.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public
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Name of the organization

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

Employer identification number

13-3871360

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6		THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S 50 LOCAL AFFILIATES, THE "AFFILIATE VOTING MEMBERS," ARE ELECTORS, ALONG WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEMBERS, IN THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN MEMBERS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD. AFFILIATE VOTING MEMBERS ALSO VOTE ON CERTAIN PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS AND VOTE IN FAVOR OF OR AGAINST ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SUBMITTED TO THE AFFILIATE VOTING MEMBERS BY PETITION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S LOCAL AFFILIATES. THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S 50 LOCAL AFFILIATES, AND EACH LOCAL AFFILIATE APPOINTS ONE BOARD MEMBER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD. FIFTY GENERAL MEMBERS MAY ALSO (I) PETITION THE BOARD TO AMEND ITS BYLAWS, WHICH PETITION MUST BE CONSIDERED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD AND (II) NOMINATE INDIVIDUALS TO RUN FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A		SEE RESPONSE TO # 6 ABOVE. EACH OF THE ORGANIZATION'S 50 LOCAL AFFILIATES APPOINTS ONE BOARD MEMBER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD. THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELECTED IN AN ELECTION WHOSE ELECTORS INCLUDE THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEMBERS AND THE AFFILIATE VOTING MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B		SEE RESPONSE TO # 6 ABOVE. THE ORGANIZATION'S AFFILIATE VOTING MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE TO APPROVE CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS AND VOTE TO OVERTURN A DECISION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD THAT IS SUBMITTED TO THE AFFILIATE VOTING MEMBERS FOR A VOTE BY PETITION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S LOCAL AFFILIATES. UNDER D.C. LAW, THE AFFILIATE VOTING MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPROVE A DECISION BY THE BOARD TO DISSOLVE, MERGE/CONSOLIDATE WITH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION OR DISPOSE OR MORTGAGE ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ASSETS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11		THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT IN CONSULTATION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITORS. THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE AND ITS TREASURER REVIEWED A DRAFT OF THE 990 AND PROVIDED COMMENTS. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY BEFORE IT WAS FILED.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO EVERY KEY EMPLOYEE, OFFICER AND BOARD DIRECTOR AND REQUESTS DISCLOSURE OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND THE IN-HOUSE GENERAL COUNSEL/ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEW ANY DISCLOSURES MADE DURING THIS ANNUAL REVIEW. IF A MATTER IS RAISED THAT MAY BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST INVOLVING A BOARD MEMBER OR AN OFFICER, THEY REFER THE MATTER TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND APPROPRIATE FOLLOW UP IS UNDERTAKEN AS SET FORTH IN THE POLICY. IF A MATTER IS RAISED THAT MAY BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST INVOLVING A KEY EMPLOYEE, THEY REFER THE MATTER TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE AND APPROPRIATE FOLLOW UP IS UNDERTAKEN AS SET FORTH IN THE POLICY. BOARD DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ALSO MAY REPORT TO THE BOARD ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT ARISE DURING THE YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A TRANSACTION OR ACTION MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DECISION-MAKING WITH RESPECT TO THAT TRANSACTION OR ACTION AND IN SOME CIRCUMSTANCES MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A	ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION. NO MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. THE COMMITTEE PERIODICALLY REVIEWS COMPENSATION STUDIES AND COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FOR OTHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMMITTEE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTS AND RECORDS IN ITS MINUTES ITS DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS. NO ACLU OFFICER RECEIVES COMPENSATION IN HIS/HER CAPACITY AS OFFICER. COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS SET BY THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR THE KEY EMPLOYEE'S MANAGER IF THE MANAGER IS NOT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPENSATION DATA FOR FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IS PERIODICALLY CONSIDERED AND DECISIONS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 FOR THE PAST THREE OR MORE YEARS, EXCLUDING SCHEDULE B, IS AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. SCHEDULE B OF THE FORM 990 AND THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990-T ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED ITS ORIGINAL EXEMPTION DETERMINATION UNDER THE PREDECESSOR OF SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE IN 1928, AT WHICH TIME THE FORM 1024 DID NOT EXIST. THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PRIOR THREE YEARS ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST OR THROUGH THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:	FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:	NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 108,025. DONATED SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES: -950,410. MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT -437,161. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -1,279,546.
	FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C	NO CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

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Name of the organization

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

Employer identification number

13-3871360

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1) AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION INC 125 BROAD STREET 18TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10004 13-6213516	PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES	NY	501(C)(3)	170(B)(1)(A)(VI)	N/A		No

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2010

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Percentage ownership

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of other organization	(b) Transaction type(a-r)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) ACLU FOUNDATION INC	M	946,000	FTE BASED SHARING METHODOLOGY
(2) ACLU FOUNDATION INC	N	6,314,047	REVENUE BASED SHARING METHODOLOGY
(3) ACLU FOUNDATION INC	O	946,000	FTE BASED SHARING METHODOLOGY
(4) ACLU FOUNDATION INC	P	6,314,047	REVENUE BASED SHARING METHODOLOGY
(5)
(6)

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(e) Share of end-of-year assets	(f) Disproprtionate allocations?		(g) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(h) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(e) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(g) Code VUBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

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