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The ACLU is comprised of two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation.** Although both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are part of the same overall organization, it is necessary that the ACLU have two separate organizations in order for the ACLU to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This web site collectively refers to the two organizations under the name "ACLU."
Although there is some overlap in the work done by each organization, certain activities the ACLU does to protect civil liberties must be done by one organization and not the other. This is primarily in the area of lobbying. The American Civil Liberties Union engages in legislative lobbying. As an organization that is eligible to receive contributions that are tax-deductible by the contributor, federal law limits the extent to which the ACLU Foundation's may engage in lobbying activities. Therefore, most of the lobbying activity done by the ACLU and discussed in this web site is done by the American Civil Liberties Union. By contrast, most of the ACLU's litigation and communication efforts described in this web site are done by the ACLU Foundation.
You may make a contribution to either the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU Foundation or both. A contribution to either organization will be used to support, promote and defend civil liberties. However, each organization will only use the funds contributed directly to it to carry out the specific activities it conducts as part of the overall ACLU mission.
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** A copy of our official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Florida Division of Consumer Services by calling (800)HELP-FLA toll free within the state. Our registration number is CH713. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state. 100% of contributions are received by the ACLU Foundation; none is retained by a professional solicitor.
** The Federal Identification Number (EIN) for the ACLU Foundation of Florida is 23-7137529
