AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS UNION: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS UNION (EIN 52-2121856)
Tax period
2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31
Filed
2012-08-10
IRS object ID
201202239349301575
Schema version
2011v1.2
Source
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Timestamp2012-08-10T17:27:11-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2011-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

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EIN521855942EIN

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Mission DescriptionSEE SCHEDULE O:THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS UNION IS TO PROTECT THE CIVIL RIGHTS OF ALL AMERICANS, BY PUBLICLY ADVANCING A CONSTITUTIONAL UNDERSTANDING OF CIVIL RIGHTS; MONITORING JUDICIAL NOMINEES, JUDGES, AND LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS, WHILE RESISTING THOSE THAT THREATEN CIVIL RIGHTS; AND FILING AMICUS BRIEFS IN CRITICAL CIVIL RIGHTS COURT CASES. BELIEVING THAT THE U.S. CONSTITUTION, INCLUDING THE BILL OF RIGHTS, IS THE GREATEST LEGAL DOCUMENT EVER WRITTEN, THE ACRU STANDS AGAINST HARMFUL ANTI-CONSTITUTIONAL IDEOLOGIES THAT HAVE TAKEN HOLD IN OUR NATION'S COURTS, LAW SCHOOLS, AND BUREAUCRACIES. WHILE OTHERS PROMOTE ENTITLEMENTS AND LICENSE IN THE NAME OF "LIBERTIES", THE ACRU DEFENDS THE CIVIL RIGHTS SET FORTH AT THE AMERICAN FOUNDING.MissionDescription
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General ExplanationSCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: EXPENSE ADJUSTMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTSGeneralExplanation

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV

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IdentifierDESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:Identifier
Return ReferencePART X:ReturnReference
ExplanationTHE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN AND THEREFORE DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION'S INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE GENERALLY SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND OTHER STATE AND LOCAL TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR THREE YEARS AFTER THEY WERE FILED.Explanation

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Mail SolicitationsXMailSolicitations
Phone SolicitationsXPhoneSolicitations
In Person SolicitationsXInPersonSolicitations
Solicitation Of Non Govt GrantsXSolicitationOfNonGovtGrants
Agreement Ref Fundraising1AgreementRefFundraising

Fundraiser Activity Information FundraiserActivityInformation (3 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeActivityActivityFundraiser Control Of FundsFundraiserControlOfFundsGross ReceiptsGrossReceiptsAmount Retained By ContractorAmountRetainedByContractorNet To OrganizationNetToOrganization
HSP DIRECT
13755 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE STE 450HERNDONVA20171FUNDRAISING COUNSEL029890824474582541624
AMERICAN PHILANTHROPIC
PO BOX 206POULSBOWA98370FUNDRAISING CONSULTING003600-3600
STRATEGIC FUNDRAISING INC
7591 9TH ST NORTHST PAULMN55128FUNDRAISING OUTREACH0041087-41087
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Gross Receipts2989082TotalGrossReceipts
Total Retained By Contractors492145TotalRetainedByContractors
Total Net To Organization2496937TotalNetToOrganization
Licensed StatesALLicensedStates
Licensed StatesAKLicensedStates
Licensed StatesAZLicensedStates
Licensed StatesARLicensedStates
Licensed StatesCALicensedStates
Licensed StatesCOLicensedStates
Licensed StatesCTLicensedStates
Licensed StatesFLLicensedStates
Licensed StatesGALicensedStates
Licensed StatesHILicensedStates
Licensed StatesIDLicensedStates
Licensed StatesILLicensedStates
Licensed StatesKSLicensedStates
Licensed StatesKYLicensedStates
Licensed StatesLALicensedStates
Licensed StatesMELicensedStates
Licensed StatesMDLicensedStates
Licensed StatesMALicensedStates
Licensed StatesMILicensedStates
Licensed StatesMNLicensedStates
Licensed StatesMSLicensedStates
Licensed StatesMOLicensedStates
Licensed StatesNHLicensedStates
Licensed StatesNJLicensedStates
Licensed StatesNMLicensedStates
Licensed StatesNYLicensedStates
Licensed StatesNCLicensedStates
Licensed StatesNDLicensedStates
Licensed StatesOHLicensedStates
Licensed StatesOKLicensedStates
Licensed StatesORLicensedStates
Licensed StatesPALicensedStates
Licensed StatesRILicensedStates
Licensed StatesSCLicensedStates
Licensed StatesTNLicensedStates
Licensed StatesUTLicensedStates
Licensed StatesVALicensedStates
Licensed StatesWALicensedStates
Licensed StatesWVLicensedStates
Licensed StatesWILicensedStates

Form990 Schedule G Part IV Form990ScheduleGPartIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierEXPLANATION OF FUNDRAISING PAYMENTSIdentifier
Return ReferenceSCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V)ReturnReference
ExplanationACRU'S CONTRACT WITH HSP DIRECT PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT OF FUNDRAISING EXPENSES SUCH AS POSTAGE, PRINTING, AND CAGING FEES. THESE AMOUNTS ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING FEES SHOWN IN COLUMN V. TOTAL EXPENSES (EXCLUSIVE OF PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING AND CAGING FEES) ADMINISTERED BY HSP DIRECT WERE $2,109,926 FOR 2011.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (5 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE CEO AND THE OUTSOURCED ACCOUNTANT BOTH REVIEW THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THE FORM BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15ACEO'S ANNUAL SALARY IS SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH SOUND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES, THE CEO RECUSES HERSELF FROM ANY DISCUSSION OR VOTE REGARDING HER COMPENSATION. THE BOARD MUST APPROVE ANY SUBSEQUENT SALARY INCREASES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 8,355.CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2CTHE AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII (3 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionPublic Charity StatusPublicCharityStatusBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Controlled OrgControlledOrg
ROBERT B CARLESON EAGLE FUND
3213 DUKE STREETALEXANDRIAVA22314270433860SPONSORING THE BOY SCOUTSVA501(C)(3)170(B)(1)(A)(VI)ACRU1
THE CARLESON CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY
3213 DUKE STREETALEXANDRIAVA22314274682545PROMOTE WELFARE REFORM, FEDERALISM, AND ECONOMIC GROWTHVA501(C)(3)PENDINGACRU1
CARLESON CENTER ACTION FUND
3213 DUKE STREETALEXANDRIAVA22314454293653LOBBYINGVA501(C)(4)ACRU1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Ann Rents Royalties0ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other Org0GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other Org0GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org1LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Sale Of Assets To Other Org0SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other Org0PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of Assets0ExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of Facilities0SharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid Employees0SharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org0ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other Org0ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other Org0OtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other Org0OtherTransferFromOtherOrg

Transactions Related Orgs Table TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable

Name Of Other Organization NameOfOtherOrganization

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1CARLESON CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICYBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Transaction TypeDTransactionType
Amount Involved70200AmountInvolved
Method Of Amt DeterminationCOSTMethodOfAmtDetermination

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