Help Defend Liberty and Justice!
Since 1936 the American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri (ACLU-EM) has been on the frontline where many civil liberties battles are fought and opportunities to advance civil liberties are first revealed.
Our affiliate’s strategic plan calls for a bold new response to address threats to our fundamental freedoms in our state. Over the next five years we will expand our staff, enhance our regional presence, increase public education efforts, and intensify our efforts at the Missouri Legislature.
We depend on contributions from generous individuals who are committed to advancing freedom in Missouri. Your contribution allows us to immediately respond to civil liberties assaults in our state.
There has never been a more important time to donate to the ACLU-EM Fund. Please join us!
Please make a tax-deductible contribution on-line today!
Contributions can be mailed to ACLU of Eastern Missouri 454 Whittier Street St. Louis, MO 63108
ACLU donation form to print
A note about tax-deductible contributions
The ACLU of Eastern Missouri Fund is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and donations made to it are fully tax-deductible. The ACLU-EM Fund supports litigation, advocacy, public education and special projects. The ACLU-EM Fund does not support legislative lobbying, which cannot by law, be supported by tax-deductible funds.
If you have questions about making a donation to the ACLU-EM, please contact us at 314-652-3114.
Planned Giving, Bequests, and Life Income Gifts
By making a planned gift to the ACLU-EM you automatically become a member of the DeSilver Society. Named for Albert DeSilver, one of the founders of the ACLU, the DeSilver Society recognizes those donors who support the organization through bequests, retirement plans, beneficiary designations or other legacy gifts. This special group of supporters discover that they can make substantially larger gifts than they ever thought possible, while taking a step to secure civil liberties for future generations. For more information, please visit the website: www.aclu.planyourlegacy.org or email legacy@aclu.org, or call 877-867-1025.
Gifts in Memory or Tribute
Make a gift to the ACLU-EM Fund in memory of a loved one or to honor a special person. We will send a card to them, or to his/her family, notifying them of your thoughtfulness. For more information, please contact Joan Cheaney, Development Director: joan@aclu-em.org or 314-652-3114 ext. 290
Matching Gifts
Many companies match charitable contributions of employees and spouses. This is a great way to double or even triple your gift to the ACLU-EM Fund. If your employer or your spouse’s employer has a matching gift program, please obtain a matching gift form from the appropriate personnel office and send it to: Development Department, ACLU of Eastern Missouri, 454 Whittier Street, St. Louis, MO 63108. Contact Joan Cheaney, Development Director: joan@aclu-em.org or 314-652-3114 ext. 290
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Gifts of Stock
By giving appreciated securities held for one-year or more, you can deduct the full market value of your stock, saving income taxes and capital gains taxes on the appreciation. It’s easy to make a gift of stock. Simply contact Debbie Read at debbie@aclu-em.org or call 314-652-3114 ext. 220.
Monthly Giving
In an effort to fight the ongoing challenges to civil liberties, many ACLU-EM members make monthly gifts to support our mission. Your pledge, made in affordable installments, allows you to easily support vital programs throughout the year. Your donations will be acknowledged at the end of the calendar year in one convenient reciept for tax purposes.
To support the ACLU of Eastern Missouri Fund through a monthly contribution contact Debbie Read at 314-652-3114 ext. 220. We will make the process very easy for you.
MISSOURI STATE EMPLOYEES CHARITABLE CAMPAIGN (MSECC)
The ACLU of Eastern Missouri Fund (#8001) is one of the organizations that Missouri State employees can support through payroll deductions and one-time donations. For more information about the charitable campaign, contact Brenda Haslag at 573-751-6846
The Difference between joining and donating
The ACLU-EM is comprised of two separate corporate entities: the American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri and the American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri Fund. Although both are part of the overall organization, it’s necessary that the ACLU-EM have two separate organizations so that we can more broadly protect civil liberties. Regardless of how you would like to allocate your contribution, you can be confident that your financial contribution will support, promote, and defend civil liberties.
- ACLU of Eastern Missouri FUND
Contributions to this entity are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Our litigation program, public education efforts, and other special projects are supported through the Fund. You will receive a thank you letter from our affiliate acknowledging your support, which you may use for your tax returns. Please note that you will not receive a membership card. Many donors who make philanthropic gifts also make a nominal donation to the ACLU-EM. In that way, you can be both a donor and a member.
Contributions to this entity are not tax-deductible. Lobbying activity at the Missouri Legislature is supported through the American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri. When you join or renew as a “due paying member”, you will receive a membership card from the national ACLU, headquartered in New York, New York, as a tangible symbol of your commitment to civil liberties issues.
Please Note: Becoming a member of the ACLU of Eastern Missouri automatically makes you a member of the National ACLU plus any chapters in your area. As a member, you will be informed about cutting edge issues, upcoming events, and special opportunities from the ACLU-EM and the national ACLU. A membership with the ACLU is good for one year, after that you will need to renew your membership on a yearly basis. You will receive a notification from the National ACLU when it is time to do so. Your renewal month stays the same from year to year even if you pay early or late. All membership dues are shared equally between our affiliate and National ACLU.
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