THE MISSION OF THE ACLU OF MN FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE, PROTECT AND EXTEND THE CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF PEOPLE IN MINNESOTA THROUGH LITIGATION, LOBBYING AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director of Legal Services Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $70k $75k |
Director of Philanthropy Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $67k $72k |
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $43k $46k |
Director of Finance 25th percentile to median | $42k $45k |
Chief Advancement Officer Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $7k $7k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
Based on 2,364 civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Held roughly steady
over 2 years
From $71k in 2022 to $70k in 2024.
Estimated with Minneapolis-St.Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 2% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue held roughly steady.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 73% from 2022 to 2024.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 103% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Highest Compensated Employee of AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION received $70,150 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION reported $3.7M in total revenue and $2.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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