Ways to Give
Thank you for supporting the ACLU as generously and consistently as you can—because freedom can’t protect itself!
The ACLU is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization which does not accept government funding and never charges clients for legal representation. We rely instead on members and donors to fund our work.
Gifts to the ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts help fund our legal and public education work and are tax-deductible. Our EIN number is 47-3686152. If you would like to fund our c4 organizing and public advocacy work, please click here.
Questions? Please email development@aclum.org.
Donate to the ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts
Support the ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts! The ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts is an IRS 501(c)3 organization that primarily engages in high-impact litigation and public education activities, as well as a limited amount of lobbying and legislative advocacy. Gifts to the ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts are generally tax-deductible. Note: Checks can be made out to the ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts. Please address the envelope to our office at One Center Plaza, Suite 850, Boston, MA 02108.
Become a Member
Become a card-carrying member of the ACLU! ACLU members support our work at the local, state, and national levels – and one gift makes you a member of both the ACLU of Massachusetts and the National ACLU! The ACLU of Massachusetts is an IRS 501(c)4 organization that funds all of the ACLU’s work, including litigation, education, organizing, lobbying, and legislative advocacy. Membership gifts to the ACLU of Massachusetts are generally not tax-deductible. (See above if you’d like your gift to be tax-deductible.) Please note when you click the link below, you will be brought to the National ACLU website.
Jun 2026
Attend the Bill of Rights Gala
Buy tickets to our annual celebration of liberty and justice for all, fulfill a pledge to our Gala "challenge," or offer your input and feedback on our only annual fundraising event!
May 6, 2026
Host a Community Fundraiser
You can turn almost any event into a fundraiser, whether you own or operate a venue, individually produce goods and services, or enjoy hosting a house party. Plan and run the event on your own, or collaborate with friends. Here are some examples of fundraising events you could host: Film screening Theatrical production Concert Lemonade stand Bake sale Art show Dinner or happy hour Dance party Neighborhood/house party Jewelry/quilt /woodwork/pottery (etc) sale
Leave a Legacy through Planned Giving
By including the ACLU in your will, you can leave a legacy of liberty for generations to come.
Give through a Donor-Advised Fund
Help us build a stronger democracy by making a grant recommendation from your donor-advised fund (DAF).
Make a Gift of Stock
By making a gift of stock, you can support the work of the ACLU while securing tax benefits for yourself. Contact our Development Office for details on making a stock transfer gift.
Give Monthly
Become a Guardian of Liberty with a gift of $10, $20, $50 or more each month, to provide the sustained support the ACLU needs to fight for our rights every day, in Massachusetts and across the nation!
