Nonprofit · EIN 41-6050012
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,683,190 | $2,773,388 | $909,802 | $4,210,983 | $309,186 | $3,901,797 |
| March 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,832,158 | $5,226,529 | -$1,394,371 | $3,819,764 | $1,270,729 | $2,549,035 |
| March 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,675,961 | $5,026,968 | -$1,351,007 | $3,532,665 | $447,098 | $3,085,567 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,634,958
- Program service revenue
- $2,500
- Investment income
- $78,258
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $592
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$64,041
- Other revenue
- -$32,526
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $509,955
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $221,781
- Travel
- $68,843
- Program services (functional)
- $1,753,587
- Management and general (functional)
- $630,888
- Fundraising (functional)
- $388,913
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,819,764
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,210,983
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $309,186
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,901,797
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,644,877
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $256,920
- Gross receipts
- $3,747,231
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 462
- Year formed
- 1967
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEEPINDER MAYELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 30 | $0 | $169,824 | $43,493 |
| TERESA NELSON | DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 31 | $0 | $112,552 | $70,150 |
| MOLLY MONS MILLER | DIRECTOR OF PHILANTHROPY Highest-paid employee | 38 | $0 | $101,505 | $67,239 |
| BARBARA CLARE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 20 | $0 | $125,088 | $41,745 |
| HAILEY BAILEY | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 35 | $0 | $113,819 | $7,010 |
| RON DEHARPPORTE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES GESSERT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY LEE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RALEIGH LEVINE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARISS MALDONADO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAI MOUA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VANCE OPPERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NORM PENTELOVITCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PENTELOVITCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEEPINDER MAYELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 36 | $0 | $157,062 | $43,102 |
| TERESA NELSON | DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 36 | $0 | $107,379 | $66,912 |
| BENJAMIN FEIST | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 36 | $0 | $117,949 | $34,118 |
| BARBARA CLARE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 36 | $0 | $119,789 | $23,434 |
| RON DEHARPPORTE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES GESSERT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY JUNEK PASSED AWAY JUNE 2024 | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNY LEE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RALEIGH LEVINE | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARISS MALDONADO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE MILES RESIGNED FEBRUARY 2024 | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MAI MOUA | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VANCE OPPERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| NORM PENTELOVITCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PENTELOVITCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERESA NELSON | DIRECTOR OF LEGAL SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 36 | $0 | $100,385 | $71,321 |
| BENJAMIN FEIST | CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER (INTERIM ED) Highest-paid employee | 36 | $0 | $133,747 | $34,077 |
| BARBARA CLARE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Officer | 36 | $0 | $104,261 | $20,605 |
| DEEPINDER MAYELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (STARTED 5/2022) Officer | 36 | $0 | $93,579 | $25,132 |
| STEVEN MILES | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JANATHAN ABRAM | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RON DEHARPPORTE | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES GESSERT | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY JUNEK | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LARISS MALDONADO | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| VANCE OPPERMAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PENTELOVITCH | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 14720, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414-0720
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DEEPINDER MAYELL, PO BOX 14720, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55414
- Signed the 990
- DEEPINDER MAYELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (651) 645-4097
- Website
- WWW.ACLU-MN.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ZINNER & CO LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE ACLU OF MN FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE, PROTECT AND EXTEND THE CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE IN MINNESOTA THROUGH LITIGATION, LOBBYING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Program accomplishments
- LEGAL PROGRAM: PROVIDE LEGAL DEFENSE OF CIVIL LIBERTIES SECURED BY LAW FOR THOSE PERSONS WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY FOR THIS TYPE OF SERVICE.Expenses $893,225 · revenue $2,500
- PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM: TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE RIGHTS OF FREE SPEECH, FREE PRESS, FREE ASSEMBLAGE, AND OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES SECURED BY LAW.Expenses $399,086
- COMMUNICATION PROGRAM: INFORMS THE GENERAL PUBLIC OF CURRENT CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, PRESS RELEASES AND THE ACLU OF MN NEWSLETTER.Expenses $394,353
- VOLUNTEER PROGRAMExpenses $66,923
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-6050012
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1966
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,210,983
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,747,231
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2025 | $3,683,190 | $2,773,388 | $4,210,983 | XML |
| 990 | March 2024 | $3,832,158 | $5,226,529 | $3,819,764 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $3,675,961 | $5,026,968 | $3,532,665 | XML |
| 990 | March 2022 | $1,849,412 | $2,465,433 | $3,728,914 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-6050012).
Questions about AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION is 41-6050012.
- Is AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1966.
- Are donations to AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names DEEPINDER MAYELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,683,190, expenses of $2,773,388 and total assets of $4,210,983 at year end.
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