TY 2014 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 private
foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 04-01-2014 , and ending 03-31-2015

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final 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 province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10004

D Employer identification number

13-3871360

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 50,629,173

F Name and address of principal officer:
ANTHONY D 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
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
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	76
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	76
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	120
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	87
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	101,217
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	-71,027

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	36,824,175	50,508,454
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	13,412	18,678
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	95,540	101,836
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	36,933,127	50,628,968
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	1,570,083	4,827,749
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)	6,971,362	7,716,251
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....	1,277,910	1,429,817
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 4,719,747
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	27,211,105	28,001,114
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	37,030,460	41,974,931
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-97,333	8,654,037
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	27,488,272	83,794,932
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	38,466,524	60,752,478
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	-10,978,252	23,042,454

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 Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 FOCUSED 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 PERSONS 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 organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $ 10,630,628 including grants of $ 12,000 ) (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 PROVIDES GRANTS AND SUPPORT TO AFFILIATES ON SPECIFIC INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS INVOLVING MATTERS OF BOTH LOCAL/REGIONAL AND NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE. THE AFFILIATE SUPPORT DEPARTMENT PROVIDES ONGOING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AFFILIATES ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS OF RELEVANCE. THE $10,630,628 OF EXPENSES INCLUDES GRANTS TO AFFILIATES, BEYOND THE $12,000 GRANT, TO SUPPORT LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 12,597,221 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	EDUCATION - THROUGH NEWSLETTERS, ITS COMPREHENSIVE WEBSITE, ADVERTISEMENTS, OP-ED ARTICLES, MEDIA INTERVIEWS, PUBLICATIONS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND NUMEROUS MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS CONDUCTED IN COLLABORATION WITH ITS AFFILIATES THROUGHOUT THE US, THE ACLU PROVIDES ONGOING EDUCATION TO ITS 500,000 MEMBERS AND TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE CONCERNING A WIDE RANGE OF CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES. 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 $ 11,250,799 including grants of $ 4,815,749 ) (Revenue $ )
	LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY - THE ACLU'S LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATES ARE A CONSTANT PRESENCE ON CAPITOL HILL AND IN STATE LEGISLATURES, WHERE THEY WORK TO ADDRESS CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES. BASED PRIMARILY 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 $ 350,378 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	CIVIL LIBERTIES POLICY FORMULATION - 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 LEGISLATIVE, EDUCATIONAL AND CASE-SPECIFIC WORK AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL, AND THE ORGANIZATION IMPLEMENTS AND ASSISTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF POLICY GOALS THROUGH ITS AFFILIATES.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 350,378 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses34,829,026

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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 (see instructions)? 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, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? 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 for which 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

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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 temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, 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, line 10?
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 and XII 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 and XII 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, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

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 (see instructions) .... 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

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government 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 or other assistance to or for domestic individuals 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, line 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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................

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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? 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 employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? 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 direct or indirect 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.. Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment

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, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment

Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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

35b

Yes

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 11b 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 or note to any line 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 ..................

120

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” to line 3b, 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, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................

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

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

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 as charitable contributions?...

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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................

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

Did the sponsoring 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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the 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 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 or note to any line 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 .....................

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

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? .

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

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

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

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

10a

Yes

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

Yes

11a

Has the organization provided a complete 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 this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

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

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................

12c

Yes

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

Yes

Did 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 15a or 15b, 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," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take 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 , MS , MO , NC , ND , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , WA , WI , WV

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 made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

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

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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TERENCE DOUGHERTY

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

Form 990 (2014)

Page 7

Part VII

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

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)	(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) ACEVES WILLIAM........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(2) ADAMS MARK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(3) ALVARADO LI YUN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(4) ANDERSON KAREN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	3.50 .......................	X	0	0	0
(5) ANGELOS CLAUDIA........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................2.50	X	0	0	0
(6) ARCHER DEBORAH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X	0	0	0
(7) AVILA REBECCA THRU 123114........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(8) AYERS MARK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X	0	0	0
(9) BARTH JAY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(10) BEEBE MARC........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X	0	0	0
(11) BEEM MARC........................................................................ DIRECTOR	3.50 .......................	X	0	0	0
(12) BENDICH JUDITH THRU 93014........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X	0	0	0
(13) BEREANO PHIL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(14) BOBROW DAVIS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(15) BROWN ANTONIO THRU 93014........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(16) BROWN MILLICENT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X	0	0	0
(17) BUITRAGO LUZ........................................................................ DIRECTOR	3.00 .......................2.50	X	0	0	0

Form 990 (2014)

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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 (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)					(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) CARLSON M SUSAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(19) CHEN RONALD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................2.50	X					0	0	0
(20) CHESTER ROBERT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	4.50 .......................3.00	X					0	0	0
(21) COLKER RUTH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(22) CUNITZ CHASEN FROM 62014........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(23) DANELO PETER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(24) DAWSON-EDWARDS CHERIE........................................................................ DIRECTOR (FROM 6/2014)	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(25) EARLS LINDSAY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(26) ESTES SUSAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(27) FOX TIM........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(28) FRIDELL LORIE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(29) GALE MARY ELLEN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(30) GILCHRIST BRUCE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(31) GILCHRIST LIZ........................................................................ DIRECTOR	3.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(32) GODIN KATHERINE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(33) GOODWIN MICHELE FROM 42014........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(34) GOYAL MADAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(35) GREENWOOD SCOTT........................................................................ DIRECTOR, GENERAL COUNSEL	3.00 .......................2.50	X	X				0	0	0
(36) GRIFFITH TRACI........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(37) GUNNING ISABELLE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(38) HASAN REHAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	3.00 .......................2.50	X					0	0	0
(39) HERMAN SUSAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT	4.50 .......................4.50	X	X				0	0	0
(40) HERNANDEZ MARY FROM 42014........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(41) HERRON AUNDRE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	3.50 .......................3.00	X					0	0	0
(42) HONG JEFFREY FROM 42014........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(43) HONIG LISA FROM 42014........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(44) HOSSAIN IQBAL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(45) HSIEH MARINA THRU 93014........................................................................ DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT	3.00 .......................	X	X				0	0	0
(46) JACOBS GILDA FROM 12015........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(47) JARAMILLO ANNABELLE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(48) JOSEPH SHELAN THRU 93014........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(49) JUDGE DONITA........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(50) KAPLAN ARTHUR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(51) KASHANI HAMID........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(52) KASSAM-REMTULLA ALY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................2.50	X					0	0	0
(53) KAY SUSAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(54) KENNEDY JACK JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(55) KNOX RIVKO FROM 42014........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(56) LASKOWSKI JOAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(57) LAND RODERIC FROM 12015........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(58) LESTER MARK THRU 123114........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(59) LEWIS M CALIEN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	5.00 .......................2.50	X					0	0	0
(60) LITMAN ROSLYN........................................................................ DIRECTOR, GENERAL COUNSEL	5.50 .......................2.50	X	X				0	0	0
(61) LOPEZ MARIANITA........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(62) MAHONEY CARLOS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(63) MUJUMDAR ANIL FROM 12015........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(64) NIMEH-LEWIS NAHLA........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(65) OSBY OLGA........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(66) PAINE GALEN THRU 53114........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(67) PAZ R SAMUEL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(68) REMAR ROBERT........................................................................ DIRECTOR, VP, TREASURER	5.50 .......................3.50	X	X				0	0	0
(69) RUBIO SIGFREDO........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(70) RUSSELL MARGARET........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(71) SCHATZ ANDY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(72) SCHNEIDER MICHAEL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(73) SELF ELEANOR THRU 53114........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(74) SEYMORE LESLIE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(75) SHEINBERG JILL THRU 123114........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(76) SHEPARD SARAH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(77) STRINE PEGGY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(78) STRONG SIMONE THRU 123114........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(79) STRUM PHILIPPA........................................................................ DIRECTOR, VP, SECRETARY	2.50 .......................	X	X				0	0	0
(80) TCHENG CONNIE FROM 12015........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(81) THOMAS LOUIS FROM 42014........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(82) TYLER RONALD........................................................................ DIRECTOR, GENERAL COUNSEL	3.00 .......................2.50	X	X				0	0	0
(83) VOPALKA SANDY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(84) WENDELBERGER JERALYN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X					0	0	0
(85) WILLIAMS GARY........................................................................ DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT	2.50 .......................2.50	X	X				0	0	0
(86) WILSON RON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X					0	0	0
(87) FRANK ASKIN........................................................................ GENERAL COUNSEL	2.00 .......................		X				0	0	0
(88) ANTHONY D ROMERO........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO	14.00 .......................26.00		X				468,564	0	36,817
(89) TERENCE DOUGHERTY........................................................................ COO & GENERAL COUNSEL/ASST TREAS	14.00 .......................26.00		X				353,129	0	40,114
(90) DOROTHY M EHRLICH........................................................................ DEPUTY EXEC. DIRECTOR/ASST SECRETARY	14.00 .......................26.00			X			389,861	0	84,884
(91) LAURA W MURPHY THRU 22015........................................................................ DIR WASHINGTON LEGIS OFFIC	14.00 .......................26.00			X			336,294	0	19,632
(92) MARK WIER........................................................................ CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER	6.00 .......................34.00			X			0	277,395	33,205
(93) GERI ROZANSKI........................................................................ DIR AFFILIATE SUPPORT & ADVOCACY	0.00 .......................40.00			X			0	310,123	74,564
(94) STEVEN SHAPIRO........................................................................ LEGAL DIRECTOR	0.00 .......................40.00			X			0	352,468	72,874
(95) EMILY TYNES........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS	0.00 .......................40.00			X			0	326,875	86,584
(96) DAVID S BAIRD........................................................................ DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	14.00 .......................26.00				X		157,641	0	49,224
(97) GERALDINE LYNN ENGEL........................................................................ DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT	14.00 .......................26.00				X		159,172	0	47,211
(98) HENRY ARMBRUSTER........................................................................ CONTROLLER/DIR ACCOUNTING	14.00 .......................26.00				X		156,034	0	21,530
(99) MICHAEL W MACLEOD-BALL........................................................................ CHIEF OF STAFF/1ST AMEND. COUNSEL	14.00 .......................26.00				X		165,133	0	51,909
(100) ERIC J VIELAND........................................................................ DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL/DIR RISK MGMT	14.00 .......................26.00				X		194,371	0	23,809
(101) ALMA MONTCLAIR........................................................................ FORMER DIR OF ADMIN & FIN/ASST TR	14.00 .......................26.00					X	172,500	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	2,552,699	1,266,861	642,357

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of 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 ..............

Yes

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. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGNS INC PO BOX 2517 DENVER,CO80201	CANVASSING	2,806,726
CONTROL GROUP INC 233 BROADWAY 21ST FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10279	IT SERVICES	1,356,764
ACTION MAILING INC 90 COMMERCE DRIVE ASTON,PA19014	PRINTING AND PUBLISHING	1,185,630
PRINT MAIL COMMUNICATIONS INC 4333 DAVENPORT ROAD FREDERICKSBURG,VA22408	PRINTING AND PUBLISHING	1,136,629
CHERRY LANE PRINTING AND MAILING 15 EAST BETHPAGE ROAD PLAINVIEW,NY11803	PRINTING AND PUBLISHING	840,639
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 36

Form 990 (2014)

Page 9

Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b		24,655,947
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d		250,000
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		25,602,507

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$		121,750
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			50,508,454
			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).......			18,789			18,789
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	94
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	205
c	Gain or (loss)	-111
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			-111			-111
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		532000	101,217		101,217
b	MISC. INCOME		900099	619			619
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			101,836
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			50,628,968	0	101,217	19,297

Form 990 (2014)

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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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............

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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	4,827,749	4,827,749
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............
4	Benefits paid to or for members ....
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	689,106	321,842	264,478	102,786
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 ....	5,008,915	3,394,889	719,002	895,024
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	796,990	475,456	192,152	129,382
9	Other employee benefits .......	802,546	478,658	194,586	129,302
10	Payroll taxes ...........	418,694	246,907	104,681	67,106
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	115,786	39,970	69,661	6,155
c	Accounting ...........	210,936	73,828	137,108
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	1,429,817			1,429,817
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ....	6,332,272	5,605,927	249,153	477,192
12	Advertising and promotion ....	205,993	183,787	21	22,185
13	Office expenses .......	4,012,899	3,549,594	35,285	428,020
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	980,817	666,934	135,446	178,437
17	Travel ............	398,860	274,575	68,782	55,503
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	98,852	59,700	22,576	16,576
20	Interest ...........	36,207	20,946	6,738	8,523
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....
23	Insurance ..............	17,831	15,035	738	2,058
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	SHARED PORTION - CONTR.	8,815,270	8,815,270
b	PUBLISHING/PRINTING EXP	2,958,746	2,639,992	293	318,461
c	SHARED PORTION OF BEQUE	1,873,329	1,367,415	169,651	336,263
d	SPECIAL AFFILIATE SUBSI	977,721	977,721
e	All other expenses	965,595	792,831	55,807	116,957
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	41,974,931	34,829,026	2,426,158	4,719,747
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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			(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............		7,147,009	1	7,489,964
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........		1,882,410	3	11,449,459
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			4
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
				5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) 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 ..........		494,973	9	1,014,149
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 ..........		580,709	11	3,730,715
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 ...........		17,383,171	15	60,110,645
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......		27,488,272	16	83,794,932
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........		2,315,276	17	2,736,203
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	Loans and other 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 (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................		36,151,248	25	58,016,275
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........		38,466,524	26	60,752,478
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............		-14,341,162	27	9,852,861
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........		3,362,910	28	13,189,593
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........			29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ...........		-10,978,252	33	23,042,454
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........		27,488,272	34	83,794,932

Form 990 (2014)

Page 12

Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............

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

50,628,968

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

41,974,931

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

8,654,037

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

-10,978,252

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

-19,941

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

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

25,386,610

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

23,042,454

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

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

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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.

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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.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the 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, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) 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), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions 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 an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled 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 totaling $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 on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, 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.

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Name of organization AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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Name of organization AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(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
		$
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Name of organization
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

Employer identification number

13-3871360

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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

$
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(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

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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
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Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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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) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), 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 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 function 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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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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 SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

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 separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

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

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

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

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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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)).

For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(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? ..........................

Total. Add 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 carry over 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) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

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

Section 162(e) nondeductible 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

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation

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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, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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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 value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of 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 can 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 education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 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, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ....................	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax 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
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 958), 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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)

Revenue 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 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

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

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

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

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Part III

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

Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.

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 XIII 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, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......

Part V

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

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and 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 current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

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 XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

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

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

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









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

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value
(1) DUE FROM AFFILIATES				6,806,510
(2) DUE FROM RELATED PARTY (ACLU FDTN - 501(C)(3))				4,904,044
(3) DUE FROM AFFILIATES - ALLOCATED SHARE OF PENSION LIABILITY				34,559,117
(4) DUE FROM ACLUF - ALLOCATED SHARE OF PENSION LIABILITY				13,840,974





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				60,110,645

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability		(b) Book value
Federal income taxes
ACCRUED PENSION LIABILITY		56,244,657
DUE TO AFFILIATES		1,771,618







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		58,016,275
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	160,683,099
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-19,941
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	110,074,072
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	110,054,131
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	50,628,968
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 XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	50,628,968

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	133,556,930
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	91,581,999
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	91,581,999
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	41,974,931
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 XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	41,974,931

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART X, LINE 2:	THE UNION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE U.S. INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE UNION IS SUBJECT TO TAXES ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THE UNION FILES TAX AND INFORMATION RETURNS WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (THE "IRS") AND WITH VARIOUS STATES. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE UNION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT IT HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENT OR DISCLOSURE TO THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. GENERALLY, THE UNION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR TAX YEARS BEFORE 2011, WHICH IS THE STANDARD STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS LOOK-BACK PERIOD.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	REVENUES AND ELIMINATIONS INCLUDED ON CONSOLIDATED FS 84,687,462. MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT -23,013,481. RECOGNITION OF AFFILIATES SHARE OF PENSION LIABILITY 48,400,091.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	EXPENSES AND ELIMINATIONS INCLUDED ON CONSOLIDATED FS 91,581,999.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D	PART V: A RELATED ORGANIZATION DOES HOLD AN ENDOWMENT, BUT NONE OF THE HOLDINGS ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ACLU.

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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. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

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. Form 990-EZ

filers are not required to complete this part.

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 email 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.

(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
			Yes	No
	DSG LLC 6715 SUNSET BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA90028	TELEMARKETING		No	390,208	584,844	-194,636
	GSI 360 N SEPULVEDA BLVD EL SEGUNDO, CA90245	TELEMARKETING		No	332,127	161,458	170,669
	SD&A TELESERVICES INC 5757 W CENTURY BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA90028	TELEMARKETING		No	132,828	76,061	56,767
	TELEFUND PO BOX 2366 DENVER, CO80201	TELEMARKETING		No	33,377	46,344	-12,967
	SHARE GROUP PO BOX 400600 CAMBRIDGE, MA02140	TELEMARKETING		No	26,013	13,614	12,399
	PUBLIC INTEREST COMMUNICATIONS 7700 LEESBURG PIKE FALLS CHURCH, VA22043	TELEMARKETING		No	21,580	39,570	-17,990
	HERITAGE CO PO BOX 16325 LITTLE ROCK, AR72231	TELEMARKETING		No	19,099	18,211	888
	OMP 1133 19TH STREET NW SUITE 300 WASHINGTON, DC20036	TELEMARKETING STRATEGY		No	0	489,715	-489,715


Total .................					955,232	1,429,817	-474,585

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

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

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

Cat. No. 50083H

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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 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. 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: Contributions . .
	3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . .
	4	Cash prizes . . .
	5	Noncash 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. Subtract line 10 from line 3, 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. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow

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

Is the organization licensed to conduct 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:

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Does the organization conduct 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

Indicate the percentage of gaming activities conducted in:

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

13a

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

13b

Enter 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 of the third party:

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

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation

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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.
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Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

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 Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) ACLU OF ARIZONA PO BOX 17148 PHOENIX,AZ85011	86-0205157	501(C)(4)	142,500	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(2) ACLU OF ARKANSAS 904 W SECOND ST STE 1 LITTLE ROCK,AR72201	71-0467186	501(C)(4)	20,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(3) ACLU OF COLORADO 303 EAST 17TH AVENUE ROOM 350 DENVER,CO80203	84-0437750	501(C)(4)	10,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(4) ACLU OF DELAWARE 100 W 10TH STREET SUITE 603 WILMINGTON,DE19801	51-0240032	501(C)(4)	13,333	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(5) ACLU OF FLORIDA 4500 BISCAYNE BLVD STE 340 MIAMI,FL33137	59-0883831	501(C)(4)	100,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(6) ACLU OF GEORGIA 1900 THE EXCHANGE ROOM 425 ATLANTA,GA30339	58-0951433	501(C)(4)	37,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(7) ACLU OF INDIANA 1031 E WASHINGTON STREET INDIANAPOLIS,IN46202	35-0930337	501(C)(4)	45,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(8) ACLU OF KANSAS 3601 MAIN STREET KANSAS CITY,MO64111	91-2090691	501(C)(4)	27,970	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(9) ACLU OF KENTUCKY 315 GUTHRIE ST STE 300 LOUISVILLE,KY40202	61-0597514	501(C)(4)	22,500	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(10) ACLU OF MICHIGAN 2966 WOODWARD AVENUE DETROIT,MI48201	38-1643182	501(C)(4)	23,611	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(11) ACLU OF MISSOURI 454 WHITTIER STREET ST LOUIS,MO63108	32-0295491	501(C)(4)	12,500	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(12) ACLU OF MONTANA PO BOX 1317 HELENA,MT59624	81-0431527	501(C)(4)	51,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(13) ACLU OF NEW JERSEY PO BOX 32159 NEWARK,NJ07102	22-1758950	501(C)(4)	22,667	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(14) ACLU OF NORTH CAROLINA PO BOX 28004 RALEIGH,NC27611	56-0863265	501(C)(4)	60,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(15) ACLU OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 39 DRUMM STREET SAN FRANCISCO,CA94111	94-2151925	501(C)(4)	85,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(16) ACLU OF OHIO 4506 CHESTER AVE CLEVELAND,OH44103	34-0700606	501(C)(4)	75,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(17) ACLU OF OKLAHOMA PO BOX 1626 OKLAHOMA CITY,OK73101	73-0780616	501(C)(4)	10,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM LOBBYING ACTIVITIES INC IN 501H ELECTION
(18) ACLU OF PENNSYLVANIA P O BOX 40008 PHILADELPHIA,PA19106	23-7184439	501(C)(4)	100,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(19) ACLU OF SOUTH CAROLINA 40 CALHOUN ST SUITE 210 CHARLESTON,SC29401	27-1942885	501(C)(4)	51,518	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(20) ACLU OF TENNESSEE PO BOX 120160 NASHVILLE,TN37212	62-0790133	501(C)(4)	10,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(21) ACLU OF TEXAS PO BOX 8306 HOUSTON,TX77288	76-0343140	501(C)(4)	100,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(22) ACLU OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA 4301 CONNECTICUT AVE NW SUITE 434 WASHINGTON,DC20008	52-0749684	501(C)(4)	25,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(23) ACLU OF UTAH 355 N 300 W SUITE 1 SALT LAKE CITY,UT84103	27-1307106	501(C)(4)	7,500	AFFILIATE PROGRAM LOBBYING ACTIVITIES INC IN 501H ELECTION
(24) ACLU OF VIRGINIA 701 E FRANKLIN STREET STE 1412 RICHMOND,VA23219	54-0845509	501(C)(4)	18,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(25) ACLU OF WEST VIRGINIA PO BOX 3952 CHARLESTON,WV25339	23-7095474	501(C)(4)	30,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(26) ACLU FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI PO BOX 2242 JACKSON,MS39225	64-0694013	501(C)(3)	25,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(27) CALIFORNIANS FOR SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS & SCHOOLS 1787 TRIBUTE ROAD SUITE K SACRAMENTO,CA95815	46-5434158	501(C)(4)	3,500,000	RELATED ORGANIZATION PROGRAM
(28) COMPETE NORTH CAROLINA PO BOX 28004 RALEIGH,NC27611	47-3360482	501(C)(4)	30,000	RELATED ORGANIZATION PROGRAM
(29) FAIR POCATELLO PO BOX 184 POCATELLO,ID83204	46-5025455	501(C)(4)	8,500	RELATED ORGANIZATION PROGRAM
(30) NEW YORK CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION 125 BROAD STREET 19TH FLOOR NEW YORK,NY10004	13-5628799	501(C)(4)	10,000	AFFILIATE PROGRAM
(31) THE REFORMATION PROJECT INC 250 S PERSHING WICHITA,KS67218	46-1012806	501(C)(3)	13,500	RELATED ORGANIZATION PROGRAM
(32) VOTE NO ON ONE TENNESSEE 1900 CHURCH ST SUITE 305 NASHVILLE,TN37203	46-4730513	501(C)(4)	150,000	RELATED ORGANIZATION PROGRAM

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated 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. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

Return Reference

Explanation

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.

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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, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

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 or provision of all of 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
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

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? .........

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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations 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 Regulations 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 Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2014

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(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 in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(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)
1ANTHONY D ROMEROEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO	(i) (ii)	460,125 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	8,439 ............................... 0	18,059 ............................... 0	18,758 ............................... 0	505,381 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
2TERENCE DOUGHERTYCOO & GENERAL COUNSEL/ASST TREAS	(i) (ii)	340,492 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	12,637 ............................... 0	13,844 ............................... 0	26,270 ............................... 0	393,243 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
3DOROTHY M EHRLICHDEPUTY EXEC. DIRECTOR/ASST SECRETARY	(i) (ii)	386,505 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	3,356 ............................... 0	53,382 ............................... 0	31,502 ............................... 0	474,745 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
4LAURA W MURPHY THRU 22015DIR WASHINGTON LEGIS OFFIC	(i) (ii)	331,842 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	4,452 ............................... 0	15,352 ............................... 0	4,280 ............................... 0	355,926 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
5MARK WIERCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER	(i) (ii)	0 ............................... 284,357	0 ............................... 0	0 ............................... -6,962	0 ............................... 13,448	0 ............................... 19,757	0 ............................... 310,600	0 ............................... 0
6GERI ROZANSKIDIR AFFILIATE SUPPORT & ADVOCACY	(i) (ii)	0 ............................... 310,329	0 ............................... 0	0 ............................... -206	0 ............................... 46,524	0 ............................... 28,040	0 ............................... 384,687	0 ............................... 0
7STEVEN SHAPIROLEGAL DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	0 ............................... 347,650	0 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 4,818	0 ............................... 47,594	0 ............................... 25,280	0 ............................... 425,342	0 ............................... 0
8EMILY TYNESDIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS	(i) (ii)	0 ............................... 310,328	0 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 16,547	0 ............................... 56,206	0 ............................... 30,378	0 ............................... 413,459	0 ............................... 0
9DAVID S BAIRDDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS	(i) (ii)	146,454 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	11,187 ............................... 0	24,553 ............................... 0	24,671 ............................... 0	206,865 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
10GERALDINE LYNN ENGELDEPUTY DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT	(i) (ii)	161,714 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	-2,542 ............................... 0	21,902 ............................... 0	25,309 ............................... 0	206,383 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
11HENRY ARMBRUSTERCONTROLLER/DIR ACCOUNTING	(i) (ii)	157,501 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	-1,467 ............................... 0	8,662 ............................... 0	12,868 ............................... 0	177,564 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
12MICHAEL W MACLEOD-BALLCHIEF OF STAFF/1ST AMEND. COUNSEL	(i) (ii)	167,434 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	-2,301 ............................... 0	26,208 ............................... 0	25,701 ............................... 0	217,042 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
13ERIC J VIELANDDEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL/DIR RISK MGMT	(i) (ii)	195,259 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	-888 ............................... 0	10,721 ............................... 0	13,088 ............................... 0	218,180 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
14ALMA MONTCLAIRFORMER DIR OF ADMIN & FIN/ASST TR	(i) (ii)	172,500 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	172,500 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, LINE 1A

GROSS-UP PAYMENTS TO EMPLOYEES WITH DOMESTIC PARTNER COVERAGE THROUGH APRIL 30TH; ALL TREATED AS TAXABLE.

FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART II

PART II: COLUMN B(I) INCLUDES BASE COMPENSATION, COLUMN B(II) INCLUDES BONUS PAYMENTS (THERE WERE NONE IN 2014) 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 DEFINED CONTRIBUTION 401(K) PLAN, AND CONTRIBUTIONS, IF ANY, TO THE 457(B) 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 HAVE BEEN ADDED BACK TO PROVIDE THE FULLEST PICTURE POSSIBLE OF TOTAL COMPENSATION.

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

Employer identification number

13-3871360

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	2	81,950	SALES PRICE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....	X	2	39,800	SALES PRICE
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that

it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used

for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

Yes

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

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

Cat. No. 51227J

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Part II

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, COLUMN (B):	THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS SHOWN ABOVE REPRESENTS THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DONORS OF NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS DURING THE YEAR.
PART I, LINE 32B:	WE ENGAGE BROKERS, WITH EXPERTISE SELLING PROPERTY CONTRIBUTED TO THE ORGANIZATION, TO FACILITATE SALES OF NONCASH PROPERTY ON OUR BEHALF.

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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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

Name of the organization

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC

Employer identification number

13-3871360

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S 50 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, AND EACH AFFILIATE APPOINTS ONE BOARD MEMBER TO THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION'S BOARD. THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S AFFILIATES. 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.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	SEE RESPONSE TO # 6 ABOVE. THE ORGANIZATION'S AFFILIATE VOTING MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE, PUT MATTERS ON THE BOARD'S AGENDA FOR CONSIDERATION, AND 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 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 COMPLETE 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, BOARD DIRECTOR AND STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBER AND REQUESTS DISCLOSURE OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER/IN-HOUSE GENERAL COUNSEL/ASSISTANT TREASURER OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS ANY DISCLOSURES MADE DURING THIS ANNUAL REVIEW. IF A MATTER IS RAISED THAT MAY BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST INVOLVING A BOARD MEMBER, AN OFFICER OR A STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBER, HE REFERS 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, HE REFERS THE MATTER TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE AND APPROPRIATE FOLLOW UP IS UNDERTAKEN AS SET FORTH IN THE POLICY. BOARD DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERS 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, AMONG OTHER THINGS, 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 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 CONSIDERED, AND DECISIONS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED. IN LIGHT OF RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW, GOING FORWARD, THE COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES, OTHER THAN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WILL BE APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE.
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. THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990-T IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE. THE ORGANIZATION'S IRS FORM 1024, 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.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, COLUMN B	THE NUMBER OF HOURS REPORTED FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING COMPENSATION IS BASED ON WEEKLY HOURS FOR PAYROLL PURPOSES. THE ACTUAL NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED IS CONSIDERABLY HIGHER.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G	CANVASSING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,274,930. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 252,770. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,527,700. TELEMARKETING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 867,869. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 132,464. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,000,333. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,463,128. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 249,153. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 91,958. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,804,239.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT -23,013,481. RECOGNITION OF AFFILIATES SHARE OF PENSION LIABILITY 48,400,091.

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

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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SCHEDULE R
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

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

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Open to Public Inspection

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 (if applicable) 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 entity?
(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)	LINE 7	AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC	Yes

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

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2014

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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 V-UBI 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 V-UBI 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	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(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	Yes	No

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Part V

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

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

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, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

Yes

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

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

f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

s Other transfer of cash or property from related 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 related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) ACLU FOUNDATION INC	N	5,349,049	FTE BASED ALLOCATION METHODOLOGY
(2) ACLU FOUNDATION INC	O	2,788,115	REVENUE BASED ALLOCATION METHOD
(3) ACLU FOUNDATION INC	P	5,349,049	FTE BASED ALLOCATION METHODOLOGY
(4) ACLU FOUNDATION INC	Q	2,788,115	REVENUE BASED ALLOCATION METHOD
(5) ACLU FOUNDATION INC	C	250,000	ACTUAL

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

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2014

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