We consist of three separate and independent entities: the ACLU of Connecticut, ACLU Foundation of Connecticut, and ACLU of Connecticut Rise PAC. The ACLU of Connecticut is a 501(c)(4) organization which does legislative and organizing advocacy work. The ACLU Foundation of Connecticut is a 501(c)(3) which does litigation and public education work. The ACLU of Connecticut is a 527 organization which brings advocacy from people directly impacted by civil rights issues into the electoral space.

You can defend and advance civil liberties by donating to either the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut or the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Connecticut.

American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut:

Gifts to the ACLU of Connecticut, a 501c4 organization, allow us the greatest flexibility in our work. While not tax deductible, they advance our extensive litigation, communications and public education programs. They also enable us to advocate and lobby in legislatures at the federal and local level to advance civil liberties. When you make a contribution to the ACLU of Connecticut, you become a “card-carrying” member who takes a stand for civil liberties. Join the ACLU of Connecticut.
 

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Connecticut:

If you prefer to make a tax-deductible gift, we encourage you to support the ACLU Foundation of Connecticut. Gifts to the ACLU Foundation of Connecticut support our litigation, communications, advocacy and public education efforts. With a gift of $1,000, you join the Crystal Eastman Leadership Society, a group of supporters leading the fight for equality and freedom. Give to the ACLU Foundation of Connecticut.


ACLU of Connecticut Rise PAC:

We do not accept donations to the ACLU of Connecticut Rise PAC. The ACLU of Connecticut Rise PAC is a nonpartisan political action committee registered under state law as an ongoing independent expenditure committee and federal law as a 527e1 organization. It operates independently from our sister organization, the ACLU of Connecticut, and completely separately from the ACLU Foundation of Connecticut. Learn about the ACLU of Connecticut Rise PAC. Activities of the ACLU of Connecticut Rise PAC are paid for by the ACLU of Connecticut Rise PAC. This message was made independent of any candidate or political party. Additional information regarding the ACLU of Connecticut Rise PAC can be found on the SEEC website. Top contributors: American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut, Inc.