Ex Libris Users Of North America is located in Iowa City, IA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ex Libris Users Of North America is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Ex Libris Users Of North America generated $776.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $747.8k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EX LIBRIS USERS OF NORTH AMERICA IS AN EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO SERVE THE USERS OF EX LIBRIS PRODUCTS AS A LIAISON TO THE MANUFACTURER OF SUCH PRODUCTS; IDENTIFY NEEDED ENHANCEMENTS OF THOSE PRODUCTS; FACILITATE COMMUNICATION AMONG USERS OF THOSE PRODUCTS BY ORGANIZING CONFERENCES AND MAINTAINING A WEBSITE FOR COORDINATING E-MAIL DISCUSSION LISTS; AND PROVIDING A FORUM FOR SHARING BEST PRACTICES VIA WORKSHOPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION - AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATIONS BYLAWS THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE AN ORGANIZATION MEETING FOR THE MEMBERSHIP. THE MEETING WAS HELD IN PERSON IN LOS ANGELES. THE PURPOSE OF THE MEETING WAS TO EXCHANGE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE USE OF EX LIBRIS PRODUCTS AND LIBRARY SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION. A PORTION OF THAT MEETINGS CONTENT WAS DEDICATED TO TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPERS AND PRODUCT UPDATES FROM EX LIBRIS A CLARIVATE COMPANY HTTPS: EL-UNA.ORG MEETINGS MEETING-ARCHIVES ELUNA-2023-ANNUAL-MEETING ELUNA ALSO HAD SELECTED ONLINE SESSIONS FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING AS WELL AS A SERIES OF 10 ONLINE SESSIONS IN THE FALL.
ENHANCEMENT CYCLES FOR LICENSED PRODUCTS - THE ORGANIZATION HELD 10 PRODUCT ENHANCEMENT VOTING CYCLES ON FEATURES THAT THE MEMBERSHIP WISHED TO BE INCLUDED IN CORE LIBRARY SYSTEMS PRODUCTS WITH ITS SISTER ORGANIZATION IGELU INTERNATIONAL GROUP OF EX LIBRIS USERS - HTTPS: WWW.IGELU.ORG. OVERALL THERE WERE 14 ROUNDS OF VOTING. THIS AVERAGED TO MORE THAN 1 PRODUCT VOTE GOING ON IN ANY GIVEN MONTH WHICH WAS THE JUSTIFICATION FOR MOVING FROM A CUSTOMIZED APPLICATION FROM A SINGLE VOLUNTEER DEVELOPER TO A SAAS-BASED PLATFORM WITH 12X7 SUPPORT ELECTIONBUDDY. THE WORKING GROUP AND COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE ACTIVITY OVER THE COMING YEAR FOCUSES ON MONITORING THE COMPLETION OF THESE TOP-VOTED FEATURES BY THE PRODUCT COMMUNITIES ADVOCATING FOR COMMUNITY INTERESTS AND CONDUCTING THE FOLLOWING YEARS VOTE AS PER THE SHARED SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT HTTPS: EL-UNA.ORG WP-CONTENT UPLOADS 2021 07 2021_COUNTERSIGNED_SOFTWARE_AGREEMENT.PDF.
EMAIL LISTS - ELUNA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IGELU MANAGES OVER 50 EMAIL LISTS FOR THE EX LIBRIS USER COMMUNITY. THESE LISTS FACILITATE OPEN COMMUNICATION AMONG EX LIBRIS CUSTOMERS AND STAFF WORLDWIDE. SUBSCRIPTION REQUESTS ARE VERIFIED TO ENSURE AFFILIATION WITH A CURRENT EX LIBRIS CUSTOMER. THE LISTS ARE MANAGED BY THE ELUNA & IGELU STEERING COMMITTEES AND OTHER MEMBERS PROMOTING A VIBRANT USER COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Allen Jones Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pascal Calarco Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kirsten Clark Sc Liaison | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Glover Regional Usergroup Liaison | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Greer Technology Services Ex Officio | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Griffith Deputy Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $249,185 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $251,185 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $514,526 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $776,781 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,522 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $97,926 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $28,034 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $578,114 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,792 |
All other expenses | $3,323 |
Total functional expenses | $747,815 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $400,566 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $400,566 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $400,566 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $400,566 |