ARCHCITY DEFENDERS

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ARCHCITY DEFENDERS (EIN: 80-0471494) is a holistic legal advocacy organization focused on combating the criminalization of poverty and state violence, particularly in communities of color. With an operating budget of $4.2 million and total revenue of $6.5 million, ACD provides civil and criminal legal representation, social services, impact litigation, and advocacy efforts throughout the St. Louis region and beyond. The organization does not rely on a single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit www.archcitydefenders.org.
Mission Statement
ARCHCITY DEFENDERS (ACD) IS A HOLISTIC LEGAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT COMBATS THE CRIMINALIZATION OF POVERTY AND STATE VIOLENCE, ESPECIALLY IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. ACD'S FOUNDATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL REPRESENTATION, SOCIAL SERVICES, IMPACT LITIGATION, POLICY AND MEDIA ADVOCACY, AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION ACHIEVES AND INSPIRES JUSTICE AND EQUITABLE OUTCOMES FOR PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE ST. LOUIS REGION AND BEYOND.
Cause Areas
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Legal services
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ARCHCITY DEFENDERS’s budget?
In 2024, ARCHCITY DEFENDERS reported an annual operating budget of around $4.2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does ARCHCITY DEFENDERS support?
ARCHCITY DEFENDERS supports work in Legal services.
Where does ARCHCITY DEFENDERS operate?
ARCHCITY DEFENDERS is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.
Who funded ARCHCITY DEFENDERS recently?
In 2025, ARCHCITY DEFENDERS received grants from AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, JOHN BOROTA FOUNDATION, and WELLSPRING PHILANTHROPIC FUND INC. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant ARCHCITY DEFENDERS received in 2024?
The largest grant to ARCHCITY DEFENDERS in 2024 exceeds $500 thousand.
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