Roger Baldwin Foundation Of Aclu Inc
Roger Baldwin Foundation Of Aclu Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Illinois has been the principal protector of constitutional rights in the state since its founding in 1926. The ACLU, and its affiliated Roger Baldwin Foundation, are non-partisan, non-profit organizations dedicated to protecting the liberties guaranteed by the US Constitution, the state Constitution, and state/federal human rights laws. The ACLU accomplishes its goals through litigating, lobbying and educating the public on a broad array of civil liberties issues.
About
INSTITUTIONAL REFORM PROJECT - THE PROJECT CONTINUES OUR LONG-TERM WORK TO IMPROVE CONDITIONS FOR CHILDREN UNDER THE CARE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES. DURING THE COURSE OF THE PAST YEAR, THE PROJECT HAS SECURED APPOINTMENT OF A SPECIAL MASTER IN OUR LITIGATION (BH). THE SPECIAL MASTER, A RETIRED FEDERAL MAGISTRATE JUDGE WILL ASSIST IN HELPING TO PUSH EFFORTS AT REFORM AND COMMUNICATIONS FORWARD BETWEEN THE PARTIES. WE FACED AN ACUTE PROBLEM THIS PAST YEAR AS THE STATE OF ILLINOIS MOVED FORWARD WITH A PLAN TO MOVE ALL 17,000 CHILDREN IN THE CARE OF DCFS INTO MANAGED HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS. THIS CHANGE COULD HAVE A PROFOUND- AND NEGATIVE - IMPACT ON OUR CLIENTS. WE HAVE WORKED WITH DCFS AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES TO DELAY THIS PROCESS AND PUT IN PROTECTIONS SO THAT FOSTER PARENTS AND OTHER CARE GIVERS WILL KNOW WHERE TO TAKE THEIR CHILDREN FOR THE HEALTH CARE THEY NEED. THE PROJECT ALSO IS WORKING TO IMPLEMENT CONSENT DECREES IN THREE(3) SEPARATE LAWSUITS DESIGNED TO MOVE HUNDREDS OF PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES - AS WELL AS THOSE EXPERIENCING MENTAL ILLNESS - FROM LARGE, INSTITUTIONAL NURSING HOMES INTO THE COMMUNITY CONSISTENT WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT. CORRECTIONS REFORM PROJECT - THE PROJECT IS WORKING TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL PERSONS IN ILINOIS PRISONS. AFTER YEARS OF LITIGATION, THIS YEAR THE PROJECT SECURED A CONSENT DECREE IN LIPPERT, OUR CHALLENGE TO THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE IN ILLINOIS PRISONS. THE DECREE SETS FORTH A SPECIFIC PLAN FOR REFORM WITH A MONITOR TO OVERSEE THAT PROCESS. OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAWSUIT, TWO INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXPERTS ISSUED SCATHING REPORTS ABOUT THE LACK OF ADEQUATE CARE. IN 2014, THE FIRST EXPERT REPORTED DOZENS OF SYSTEM-WIDE PROBLEMS, INCLUDING LACK OF HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL AND INADEQUATE PHYSICIAN TRAINING. ONE DOCTOR REMOVED A DIABETIC PRISONER FROM INSULIN WHEN THAT PRISONER'S BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS APPEARED "NORMAL." THE RESULTING DAMAGE ENDED WITH THE AMPUTATION OF PATIENT'S FOOT. THE SECOND EXPERT REPORT IN 2018 WAS EVEN MORE DISTURBING. AFTER REVIEWING A SAMPLE OF RECENT DEATHS IN THE PRISON SYSTEM, THE EXPERT FOUND NEARLY HALF OF THOSE DEATHS TO BE PREVENTABLE AND MORE TO BE "POSSIBLY PREVENTABLE.' THE RECORDS WERE SO POOR THAT NO CONCLUSION COULD BE REACHED. THE AGREEMENT FOR REFORM PUTS IN PLACE STRICT REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS, STREAMLINING THE SYSTEM FOR CARE, REQUIRING ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS AND AUDITS OF MORTALITIES. THE PROJECT ALSO IS WORKING TO ENFORCE A SEPARATE CONSENT DECREE IN OUR CHALLENGE TO CONDITIONS IN THE JUVENILE DETENTION SYSTEM - LITIGATION THAT ALREADY HAS LED TO A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN POPULATION IN THAT SYSTEM.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing sets forth the mission of the non-profit as “The foundation is an illinois not-for-profit organization formed in 1969 whose purposes are to facilitate increased understanding of civil liberties and rights, to inquire into the protection of civil liberties and rights and to publish the results of these inquiries as well as to supply legal counsel to persons whose civil liberties or rights may be threatened and who are unable otherwise to obtain such counsel.”.
When detailing its responsibilities, they were listed as: “To facilitate increased understanding of civil liberties and rights, to inquire into the protection of civil liberties and rights, and to publish the results of these inquires.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally permitted to operate is IL.
- The address of the non-profit for 2020 according to the filing is 150 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60601.
- The number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form as of 2020 is 54.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,189,490.
- The CEO compensation structure within the organization is based on a review and approval from a neutral party.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1969.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $4,521,596 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $575,203 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.