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ACLU of Florida
Legal namestring
American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Inc.
Websiteurl
aclufl.org
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
1965
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
51–100
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HeadquartersMiami, United States
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Miami
HQ countrystring
United States
HQ regionstring
North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices3 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
civil rights advocacy, legal aid services, constitutional rights defense, nonprofit advocacy, civil liberties protection
Industry3 codes
1Civil Liberties & Constitutional Rights Advocacy
CodeBPAGAFAAPrimaryYes
2Consumer Rights & Public Interest Advocacy
CodeBPAGAFAKPrimaryNo
3Digital Rights, Privacy & Free Expression Advocacy
CodeBPAGAFALPrimaryNo
NAICS code1 code
  • Human Rights Organizations813311
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Membership Organizations8600
Product category
Civil Rights Advocacy and Legal Services
Social media profiles3 records
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model5 records
1Membership Dues
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Individual membership contributions. Annual dues are $35 for individuals, $5 for students and those on limited incomes. These membership contributions support ACLU work at national, state, and local levels.

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2Private Donations and Foundation Grants
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

The organization is funded entirely with private donations and foundation grants. Donors can make tax-deductible contributions to the ACLU Foundation of Florida.

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3Court-Awarded Legal Fees
TypeTransaction Fee
Description

Court-awarded legal fees from litigation work contribute to organizational funding.

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4Tribute and Memorial Gifts
TypeGrants Donations
Description

Tribute contributions to honor friends, colleagues, or loved ones while supporting civil liberties work.

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5Gifted Memberships
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Gifted memberships allow supporters to provide ACLU membership to friends or loved ones.

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Marketing channels9 records

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Distribution channels5 records

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Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Pricing details2 tiers
1Standard Individual Membership
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Annual membership dues of $35 for individuals

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2Reduced-Price Membership
ModelSubscriptionBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Students and others on limited incomes may join for $5 annually

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GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

The ACLU of Florida is a nonprofit civil liberties advocacy organization that defends and advances the constitutional rights of all people in Florida through impact litigation, legislative advocacy, community organizing, and public education. It provides free legal representation in civil liberties cases, Know Your Rights resources, voter education, and grassroots mobilization, operating as the state affiliate of the national ACLU.

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Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • Over 1 million Floridians had voting rights restored through Amendment 4
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

ACLU of Florida is a nonprofit civil liberties advocacy organization that does not offer commercial software products. Its digital presence consists of educational resources, advocacy tools, and informational platforms. The core offerings include Know Your Rights educational materials covering law enforcement interactions, immigration, voting, and reproductive rights; a searchable legal case database documenting 73+ court cases; publications and reports including the 'Florida Frontline' newsletter; voter education resources through the Voter Hub; and an online Take Action platform for advocacy and volunteer engagement. These resources serve the organization's mission to defend constitutional rights and liberties rather than functioning as commercial technology products.

Product and service6 records
1Legal Assistance Program
CategoryLegal Services
Description

Legal help services connecting individuals with ACLU of Florida attorneys for civil liberties cases, including case intake processes and suggested assistance contact lists for Floridians seeking representation.

2Voter Hub
CategoryCivic Engagement
Description

Nonpartisan voter education campaign initiative providing registration information, polling place lookup, vote-by-mail guidance, and election protection resources for Florida voters.

3Take Action Platform
CategoryAdvocacy and Civic Engagement
Description

Online platform enabling Floridians to contact elected officials, sign petitions, volunteer, join campaigns, and participate in events and rallies for civil liberties advocacy.

4Know Your Rights Resources
CategoryEducational Resources
Description

Educational materials informing the public about their constitutional rights in various situations including interactions with law enforcement, immigration, voting, abortion access, and public demonstrations.

5Legal Case Database
CategoryPublic Records and Case Information
Description

Online searchable database of 73+ court cases filed or managed by ACLU of Florida, covering issues including criminal justice, free speech, reproductive freedom, immigrants' justice, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, and racial justice.

6ACLU of Florida Membership
CategoryMembership Program
Description

Annual membership program with $35 standard dues and $5 reduced dues for students and limited-income individuals, granting members access to communications, advocacy opportunities, and supporting the organization's statewide civil liberties work.

Scale indicator8 records

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Partnership7 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2026-04-23
Description

Co-authored the report 'Discrimination in Overdrive: Florida's Immigration Crackdown Fuels Racial Profiling in Traffic Stops' analyzing traffic stop data from the Florida Highway Patrol and exposing racial disparities in enforcement practices.

2Rapid Response Alliance for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment (RAISE)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Coalition of human rights community leaders and advocates formed to support immigrant communities facing deportation threats and enforcement actions.

aclufl.org
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Co-counsel in litigation challenging conditions at the Everglades detention facility ('Alligator Alcatraz'). Partnered on Freedom Advocates Program providing legal consultations to detainees.

4Americans for Immigrant Justice
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

Co-counsel representing detainees in H.C.R. v. Noem class-action case challenging lack of access to legal counsel at Everglades immigration detention center.

aclufl.org
Strategic tierSupportingTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner
Description

Law firm co-representing Robert Dillon in Dillon v. City of Jacksonville Beach case challenging wrongful arrest based on faulty facial recognition technology.

Strategic tierSupportingTypeImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner
Description

Law firm with clients held at Everglades detention facility, co-plaintiff in class-action H.C.R. v. Noem case.

Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development Partner
Description

National parent organization with 1.84 million members. ACLU of Florida is the state affiliate. Coordinates on litigation, policy, and advocacy efforts.

Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

The national parent/affiliate network of which ACLU of Florida is a state affiliate. Directly comparable mission (constitutional rights defense), integrated advocacy model combining litigation, lobbying, and field organizing, and member-funded nonprofit revenue structure.

TypeDirect peer
Description

National legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing rights of low-income immigrants. Comparable legal-advocacy nonprofit model and significant overlap with ACLU of Florida's immigrants' rights portfolio.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest nonprofit environmental law organization in the US. Comparable integrated model of impact litigation, policy advocacy, and donor-funded operations, though focused on environmental rather than civil rights issues; useful as a scale and operating-model benchmark.

TypeDirect peer
Description

National law and policy institute combining litigation, research, and advocacy on democracy, voting rights, and criminal justice. Comparable integrated advocacy model, nonprofit funding base, and issue overlap with ACLU of Florida's voting rights and criminal justice work.

TypeDirect peer
Description

National legal organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ civil rights through impact litigation, policy advocacy, and public education. Directly comparable on litigation-driven advocacy model, nonprofit funding mix, and one of ACLU of Florida's core issue verticals.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Global legal advocacy organization using litigation and policy to advance reproductive rights. Directly comparable impact-litigation model and a key peer on ACLU of Florida's reproductive freedom issue vertical, especially relevant post-Florida's 2024 abortion ban.

7Americans for Immigrant Justice
TypeDirect peer
Description

Florida-based nonprofit providing legal representation and advocacy for immigrants. Directly comparable geographic focus (Florida) and overlapping mission on immigrant rights, including active co-counsel partnership with ACLU of Florida on Everglades detention litigation.

TypeDirect peer
Description

National Latino civil rights legal organization. Direct co-author with ACLU of Florida on the 'Discrimination in Overdrive' racial profiling report; comparable litigation-and-advocacy model focused on Latinx communities.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Alabama-based civil rights legal advocacy organization with comparable integrated model (impact litigation, policy advocacy, public education). Operates in the same Southern US civil-rights space with similar donor and grant funding mix.

TypeDirect peer
Description

National civil rights legal organization pursuing impact litigation and policy advocacy on racial justice, voting rights, and criminal justice. Comparable nonprofit structure, court-driven strategy, and donor base as ACLU of Florida.

Market position
Strengths4 records

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Weaknesses4 records

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Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights7 records

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Named customers2 records

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Segment6 records

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Ideal customer profile6 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Profiles3 records

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ACLU of Florida

Civil Rights Advocacy and Legal Servicesaclufl.org

ACLU of Florida firmographics

Firmographics
Name
ACLU of Florida
Legal name
American Civil Liberties Union of Florida, Inc.
Website
https://aclufl.org
Company type
Private
Founded year
1965
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

ACLU of Florida industry classification

Industry
Product category
Civil Rights Advocacy and Legal Services
NAICS
Human Rights Organizations (813311)
SIC
Services-Membership Organizations (8600)
akta.pro primary industry
Civil Liberties & Constitutional Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Consumer Rights & Public Interest Advocacy (BPAGAFAK), Digital Rights, Privacy & Free Expression Advocacy (BPAGAFAL)

Keywords

  • Civil rights advocacy
  • Legal aid services
  • Constitutional rights defense
  • Nonprofit advocacy
  • Civil liberties protection

Where ACLU of Florida is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Miami
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

ACLU of Florida business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

  1. Membership Dues: Individual membership contributions. Annual dues are $35 for individuals, $5 for students and those on limited incomes. These membership contributions support ACLU work at national, state, and local levels.
  2. Private Donations and Foundation Grants: The organization is funded entirely with private donations and foundation grants. Donors can make tax-deductible contributions to the ACLU Foundation of Florida.
  3. Court-Awarded Legal Fees: Court-awarded legal fees from litigation work contribute to organizational funding.
  4. Tribute and Memorial Gifts: Tribute contributions to honor friends, colleagues, or loved ones while supporting civil liberties work.
  5. Gifted Memberships: Gifted memberships allow supporters to provide ACLU membership to friends or loved ones.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
SubscriptionAnnualStandard Individual Membership
SubscriptionAnnualReduced-Price Membership

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

ACLU of Florida product offering

Product offering

Core offering

The ACLU of Florida is a nonprofit civil liberties advocacy organization that defends and advances the constitutional rights of all people in Florida through impact litigation, legislative advocacy, community organizing, and public education. It provides free legal representation in civil liberties cases, Know Your Rights resources, voter education, and grassroots mobilization, operating as the state affiliate of the national ACLU.

Product overview

ACLU of Florida is a nonprofit civil liberties advocacy organization that does not offer commercial software products. Its digital presence consists of educational resources, advocacy tools, and informational platforms. The core offerings include Know Your Rights educational materials covering law enforcement interactions, immigration, voting, and reproductive rights; a searchable legal case database documenting 73+ court cases; publications and reports including the 'Florida Frontline' newsletter; voter education resources through the Voter Hub; and an online Take Action platform for advocacy and volunteer engagement. These resources serve the organization's mission to defend constitutional rights and liberties rather than functioning as commercial technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Legal Assistance Program Legal help services connecting individuals with ACLU of Florida attorneys for civil liberties cases, including case intake processes and suggested assistance contact lists for Floridians seeking representation.
  • Voter Hub Nonpartisan voter education campaign initiative providing registration information, polling place lookup, vote-by-mail guidance, and election protection resources for Florida voters.
  • Take Action Platform Online platform enabling Floridians to contact elected officials, sign petitions, volunteer, join campaigns, and participate in events and rallies for civil liberties advocacy.
  • Know Your Rights Resources Educational materials informing the public about their constitutional rights in various situations including interactions with law enforcement, immigration, voting, abortion access, and public demonstrations.
  • Legal Case Database Online searchable database of 73+ court cases filed or managed by ACLU of Florida, covering issues including criminal justice, free speech, reproductive freedom, immigrants' justice, LGBTQ+ rights, voting rights, and racial justice.
  • ACLU of Florida Membership Annual membership program with $35 standard dues and $5 reduced dues for students and limited-income individuals, granting members access to communications, advocacy opportunities, and supporting the organization's statewide civil liberties work.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Over 1 million Floridians had voting rights restored through Amendment 4
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use ACLU of Florida

Customer profile

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

ACLU of Florida technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

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ACLU of Florida partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

  • LatinoJustice PRLDEFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2026Co-authored the report 'Discrimination in Overdrive: Florida's Immigration Crackdown Fuels Racial Profiling in Traffic Stops' analyzing traffic stop data from the Florida Highway Patrol and exposing racial disparities in enforcement practices.
  • Rapid Response Alliance for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment (RAISE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of human rights community leaders and advocates formed to support immigrant communities facing deportation threats and enforcement actions.
  • Sanctuary of the SouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-counsel in litigation challenging conditions at the Everglades detention facility ('Alligator Alcatraz'). Partnered on Freedom Advocates Program providing legal consultations to detainees.
  • Americans for Immigrant JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-counsel representing detainees in H.C.R. v. Noem class-action case challenging lack of access to legal counsel at Everglades immigration detention center.
  • Hoguet Newman Regal & Kenney, LLPsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm co-representing Robert Dillon in Dillon v. City of Jacksonville Beach case challenging wrongful arrest based on faulty facial recognition technology.
  • Bilbao Law, LLCsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm with clients held at Everglades detention facility, co-plaintiff in class-action H.C.R. v. Noem case.
  • ACLU NationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization with 1.84 million members. ACLU of Florida is the state affiliate. Coordinates on litigation, policy, and advocacy efforts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

ACLU of Florida competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • American Civil Liberties Union: The national parent/affiliate network of which ACLU of Florida is a state affiliate. Directly comparable mission (constitutional rights defense), integrated advocacy model combining litigation, lobbying, and field organizing, and member-funded nonprofit revenue structure.
  • National Immigration Law Center: National legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing rights of low-income immigrants. Comparable legal-advocacy nonprofit model and significant overlap with ACLU of Florida's immigrants' rights portfolio.
  • Brennan Center for Justice: National law and policy institute combining litigation, research, and advocacy on democracy, voting rights, and criminal justice. Comparable integrated advocacy model, nonprofit funding base, and issue overlap with ACLU of Florida's voting rights and criminal justice work.
  • Lambda Legal: National legal organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ civil rights through impact litigation, policy advocacy, and public education. Directly comparable on litigation-driven advocacy model, nonprofit funding mix, and one of ACLU of Florida's core issue verticals.
  • Center for Reproductive Rights: Global legal advocacy organization using litigation and policy to advance reproductive rights. Directly comparable impact-litigation model and a key peer on ACLU of Florida's reproductive freedom issue vertical, especially relevant post-Florida's 2024 abortion ban.
  • Americans for Immigrant Justice: Florida-based nonprofit providing legal representation and advocacy for immigrants. Directly comparable geographic focus (Florida) and overlapping mission on immigrant rights, including active co-counsel partnership with ACLU of Florida on Everglades detention litigation.
  • LatinoJustice PRLDEF: National Latino civil rights legal organization. Direct co-author with ACLU of Florida on the 'Discrimination in Overdrive' racial profiling report; comparable litigation-and-advocacy model focused on Latinx communities.
  • Southern Poverty Law Center: Alabama-based civil rights legal advocacy organization with comparable integrated model (impact litigation, policy advocacy, public education). Operates in the same Southern US civil-rights space with similar donor and grant funding mix.
  • NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund: National civil rights legal organization pursuing impact litigation and policy advocacy on racial justice, voting rights, and criminal justice. Comparable nonprofit structure, court-driven strategy, and donor base as ACLU of Florida.

Broad incumbents

  • Earthjustice: Largest nonprofit environmental law organization in the US. Comparable integrated model of impact litigation, policy advocacy, and donor-funded operations, though focused on environmental rather than civil rights issues; useful as a scale and operating-model benchmark.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

ACLU of Florida social profiles

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ACLU of Florida financial estimates

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ACLU of Florida leadership team

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Profiles3 records

ACLU of Florida funding detail

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ACLU of Florida M&A and investment

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Frequently asked questions about ACLU of Florida

What does ACLU of Florida do?

The ACLU of Florida is a nonprofit civil liberties advocacy organization that defends and advances the constitutional rights of all people in Florida through impact litigation, legislative advocacy, community organizing, and public education. It provides free legal representation in civil liberties cases, Know Your Rights resources, voter education, and grassroots mobilization, operating as the state affiliate of the national ACLU.

Is ACLU of Florida a public or private company?

ACLU of Florida is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.

When was ACLU of Florida founded?

ACLU of Florida was founded in 1965. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is ACLU of Florida based?

ACLU of Florida is headquartered in Miami, United States, in the North America region.

How does ACLU of Florida make money?

Five revenue lines are on record. Membership Dues are the primary driver. The others are private Donations and Foundation Grants, court-Awarded Legal Fees, tribute and Memorial Gifts and gifted Memberships.

Who are ACLU of Florida's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are American Civil Liberties Union, National Immigration Law Center, Brennan Center for Justice, Lambda Legal, Center for Reproductive Rights, Americans for Immigrant Justice, LatinoJustice PRLDEF, Southern Poverty Law Center and NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund. Earthjustice is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does ACLU of Florida have an API?

No public API is recorded for ACLU of Florida.

What industry is ACLU of Florida in?

ACLU of Florida's product category is Civil Rights Advocacy and Legal Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAGAFAA, Civil Liberties & Constitutional Rights Advocacy, with a secondary code of BPAGAFAK, Consumer Rights & Public Interest Advocacy. Its NAICS code is 813311 and its SIC code is 8600.

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