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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0681531

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WEST V

Tax-exempt · CHARLESTON, WV 25301

Financials

$1.2M$1.7M2022$1.6M$1.9M2023$2.3M$2.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WEST V by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$2,302,388$2,146,453$155,935$2,281,785$371,384$1,910,401
March 31, 2024990$1,624,807$1,865,515-$240,708$1,657,129$85,522$1,571,607
March 31, 2023990$1,156,070$1,696,594-$540,524$2,453,635$214,701$2,238,934
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,269,394
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$9,223
Other revenue
$23,771

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,173,006
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,618,008
Professional fundraising fees
$10,371
Accounting fees
$18,494
Occupancy
$49,483
Travel
$59,197
Depreciation
$1,198
Program services (functional)
$1,302,311
Management and general (functional)
$744,502
Fundraising (functional)
$99,640

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,657,129
Total assets, end of year
$2,281,785
Total liabilities, end of year
$371,384
Net assets, end of year
$1,910,401
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,795
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,598,438
Net assets with donor restrictions
$311,963
Gross receipts
$2,302,388
Employees
26
Volunteers
200
Year formed
1985
State of legal domicile
WV

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MORGAN FOWLERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
QUENTON ANTHONY KINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CATHEY C SAWYERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LIETTA GOINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
IBTESAM BARAZIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JEANNE PETERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BLAIR CAMPBELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SONYA ARMSTRONGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ZAC MORTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANNE FARMERBOARD PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
NAOMI COHENVICE PRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
MICHAEL D FLOWERSTREASURER
Officer
1$0
SARAH E WAGNERSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
KEITH POLLARDAFFILIATE EQUITY OFFICER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JAMAL MUSTAFAAPPOINTED
Trustee or director
1$0
NAOMI COHENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
PAOLA GARCIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBB LIVINGGOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RICO MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ZAC MORTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JEANNE PETERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAMRYN PRESSLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHUCK SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SONYA ARMSTRONGVP MEMBERSHIP
Trustee or director
1$0
IBETSAM BARAZIVP DEVELOPMENT
Trustee or director
1$0
ANNA OSBORNESECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
QUENTON KINGTREASURER
Officer
1$0
ANNE FARMERPRESIDENT
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2023: 17 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationFrom related orgsOther / benefits
JOSEPH W COHENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
38$106,151$7,623$7,953
NAOMI COHENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
PAOLA GARCIABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
ROBB LIVINGGOODBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JOHN JACK MAGANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JAMAL MUSTAFABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
RICO MOOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
LIDA SHEPHERDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
ZAC MORTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
JEANNE PETERSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
CAMRYN PRESSLEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
CHUCK SMITHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
QUENTON KINGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0$0
SONYA ARMSTRONGVICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP
Officer
2$0$0$0
IBETSAM BARAZIVICE PRESIDENT DEVELOPMENT
Officer
2$0$0$0
ANNE FARMERPRESIDENT
Officer
2$0$0$0
ANNA OSBORNESECRETARY
Officer
2$0$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
606 VIRGINIA ST E STE 200, CHARLESTON, WV 25301-2174
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ANNE FARMER, PO BOX 3952, CHARLESTON, WV 25339
Signed the 990
ELI BAUMWELL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(304) 345-9246
Return prepared by
LUTHER SPEIGHT & COMPANY CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS & CONSULTANTS

Mission

THE AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WEST VIRGINIA (ACLU-WV) IS A NON-PARTISAN, NON-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO FULFILL THE PROMISE OF THE BILL OF RIGHTS FOR ALL WEST VIRGINIANS AND EXPAND THE REACH OF ITS GUARANTEES TO NEW AREAS. THESE RIGHTS INCLUDE: YOUR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS - FREEDOM OF SPEECH, ASSOCIATION AND ASSEMBLY; FREEDOM OF THE PRESS, AND FREEDOM OF RELIGION. YOUR RIGHT TO EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW - PROTECTION AGAINST UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION. YOUR RIGHT TO DUE PROCESS - FAIR TREATMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT WHENEVER THE LOSS OF YOUR LIBERTY OR PROPERTY IS AT STAKE. YOUR RIGHT TO PRIVACY - FREEDOM FROM UNWARRANTED GOVERNMENT INTRUSION INTO YOUR PERSONAL AND PRIVATE AFFAIRS. THE ACLU ALSO WORKS TO EXTEND RIGHTS TO SEGMENTS OF OUR POPULATION THAT HAVE TRADITIONALLY BEEN DENIED THEIR RIGHTS, INCLUDING PEOPLE OF COLOR; WOMEN; LGBTQ; PRISONERS; AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE APPALACHIAN QUEER YOUTH SUMMIT; LEGAL CASES LIKE THE WHEELING WATER CASE; A PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT PROVIDED MULTIPLE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
    Expenses $1,302,311

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
55-0681531
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
1996
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,281,785
Income (IRS master file)
$2,302,388

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$2,302,388$2,146,453$2,281,785XML
990March 2024$1,624,807$1,865,515$1,657,129XML
990March 2023$1,156,070$1,696,594$2,453,635XML
990March 2022$2,962,164$1,220,072$2,870,299IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 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 55-0681531).

Questions about AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WEST V

What is the EIN of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WEST V?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WEST V is 55-0681531.
Is AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WEST V tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WEST V tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WEST V 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 WEST V 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 WEST V 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 WEST V?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names ANNE FARMER.
Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WEST V?
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 WEST V have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,302,388, expenses of $2,146,453 and total assets of $2,281,785 at year end.

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