What's the difference between the ACLU and the ACLU Foundation?
The ACLU is comprised of two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the ACLU Foundation. While the Union and Foundation share the same mission, they are separate entities based on the kind of work they do.
ACLU: Gifts to the ACLU allow us the greatest flexibility in our work. While not tax deductible, these donations advance our extensive advocacy, litigation, communications, and public education programs. These gifts enable us to advocate and lobby in legislatures at the federal and local levels to advance civil liberties. When you make a contribution to the ACLU, you become a “card-carrying” member who takes a stance for civil liberties.
To join the ACLU as a Guardian of Liberty with a monthly gift, please click here.
To join with a one-time gift, please visit our website here.
ACLU Foundation: If you prefer to make a tax-deductible gift, we encourage you to support the ACLU Foundation. Gifts to the Foundation support our litigation, communications, and public education efforts. You can make a gift of any amount to the Foundation, but when you give a single gift of $1,000 or more, you'll join the ACLU Impact Society, a group of supporters leading the fight for equality and freedom.
To make a donation to the ACLU Foundation, please click here.
To learn more about the ACLU Impact Society, please click here.
Regardless of how you choose to support the work of the American Civil Liberties Union, we’re honored to have you as a partner in this critical work.