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Who funds American Civil Liberties Union?

Boston, Massachusetts · EIN 041180450

3 private foundations reported grants to American Civil Liberties Union in Boston, Massachusetts totaling $20,500 across 3 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was Kessler-Sachs Charitable Foundation, with $15,000.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund American Civil Liberties Union

All 3 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
Kessler-Sachs Charitable Foundation
Massachusetts · 2025
Unrestricted1$15,000
Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund
Massachusetts · 2023 · accepts applications
General purposes1$5,000
Kenwood Foundation
Massachusetts · 2025
Unrestriced for general1$500

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds American Civil Liberties Union?

Kessler-Sachs Charitable Foundation, Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund and Kenwood Foundation, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does American Civil Liberties Union get from foundations?

$20,500 in 3 reported grants from 3 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

Nancy & Maurice Lazarus Fund says in their filings that they accept applications.

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