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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc

Advance social, racial, economic and gender equity by protecting and expanding individual rights.

American Civil Liberties Union Of Ohio

Social Services Cleveland, OH EIN 237137105 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc

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Founded
Headquarters
Cleveland, OH
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R13Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1971

Mission

Advance social, racial, economic and gender equity by protecting and expanding individual rights.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE R13Z

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 11%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.29%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc is a registered social services nonprofit based in Cleveland, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1971 and has been operating for 55 years. Its EIN is 237137105. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 119 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 89/100.

American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc is located in Cleveland, OH, United States. The organization was established in 1971 and has been active for 55 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 119 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among social services charities registered in United States: American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237137105, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JA
James Kosmatka
Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AD
Adarsh K••••••
TREASURER
AN
Ann R••••••
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
AS
Ashley L••••
Director
CH
Cheryl L••••••
Director
CI
Cindy T•••
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
CU
Curtis M•••••
EQUITY OFFICER
DA
Daniel C••••
Director
DA
Darlene E••••••
NATIONAL BOARD REPRESENTAT
DA
David C••••
DEPUTY LEGAL DIRECTOR
DE
Deshauna L••
Director
EB
Ebony S•••••••••••
PRESIDENT
EL
Elizabeth C••••••• D••
ORGANIZING DIRECTOR
EL
Elizabeth K••••••
Director
ER
Erik M••••••••
VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY
FR
Freda L•••••••
LEGAL DIRECTOR
HA
Hasan K•••• J•••••••
Director
IS
Isabel R••••••••
Director
JA
Jack G•••••••••
Director
JA
James K•••••••
Director
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J B•••••• G••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
JU
Juthika P••
Director
LA
Lachelle S••••••
Director
LA
Larry H•••••
Director
LA
Laura G•••
Director
LA
Laurie B•••••
ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL
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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Ghanaian mother and child detained at airport for days after arriving on valid visas, lawyers say - The Independent
May 2026
www.independent.co.uk
Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2025
IRS_990
Eyes in the sky, what law enforcement is using drones for - Chillicothe Gazette
Nov 2025
www.chillicothegazette.com
Ohio lawmakers’ texts, emails blocked from public scrutiny under new secrecy law - Cleveland.com
Sep 2025
www.cleveland.com
As central Ohio law enforcement adds drones, civil liberties experts worry about abuse - The Columbus Dispatch
Sep 2025
www.dispatch.com
Cleveland police drones take flight after years of delays - Cleveland.com
Aug 2025
www.cleveland.com
Form filed
$3.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Promoting Creation Museum is worst kind of misinformation - Cincinnati Enquirer
Feb 2024
www.cincinnati.com
Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$7.1M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Lawyers aim to educate public on post-Roe v. Wade legal landscape during free Cleveland event Monday - Cleveland.com
Jul 2022
www.cleveland.com
Form filed
$4.8M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Prison officials delay releasing federal inmates into home confinement, 'thumbing their nose' at judges and Congress - F
Jun 2020
floridaphoenix.com
Ohio lawsuit protests Ten Commandments - upi.com
Feb 1999
www.upi.com

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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc This page 89 $3.3 million -
New Mexico Voices for Children 89 $3.2 million -
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Casa of Jackson County Inc 89 $1.3 million -
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Black Womens Agenda 89 $1.1 million 90%
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Aclu Foundation of Texas Inc 89 $6.4 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 119 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc

What is American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc?
American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cleveland, United States. This page's content is overridden by the Home template.
When was American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc founded?
American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc was founded in 1971.
Who leads American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc?
James Kosmatka serves as Director.
Where is American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc located?
Headquartered in Cleveland, United States.
What is American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc trustworthy?
American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 237137105.
What is American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio Foundation Inc's website?
http://www.acluohio.org