Lyrasis is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1937. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Lyrasis employed 83 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lyrasis is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Lyrasis generated $91.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $90.5m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Lyrasis has awarded 32 individual grants totaling $796,082. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF LYRASIS' MISSION.LYRASIS IS A COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED NON-PROFIT WHOSE MISSION IS TO SUPPORT ENDURING ACCESS TO OUR SHARED ACADEMIC, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL HERITAGE FOR ARCHIVES, LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS AND RESEARCH COMMUNITIES. WITH MORE THAN 80 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, LYRASIS OFFERS TECHNOLOGIES, SERVICES AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS DESIGNED BY AND FOR KNOWLEDGE PROFESSIONALS AND BRINGS TOGETHER MORE THAN 2000 COLLECTIONS-HOLDING ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE FOR COLLABORATION, INNOVATION AND SCALE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LIBRARY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES SUPPLIED BY VENDORS ARE DISTRIBUTED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO MEMBER INSTITUTIONS.
VENDOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES DISTRIBUTED AND SUPPORTED BY LYRASIS.
OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED TO MEMBER AND NON-MEMBER LIBRARIES INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CONSULTING SERVICES, GRANT ADMINISTRATION, AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Evviva Weinraub Lajoie Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Alexia Hudson-Ward Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Kevin Guthrie Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Tyler Walters Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Dr Rhea Brown Lawson Trustee | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Lee Bagby Ceperich Trustee | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Gordon D Hull Product Consultant | 6/29/22 | $143,212 |
Montgomery Mccracken Legal | 6/29/22 | $140,885 |
Oasis Open Hosting Services | 6/29/22 | $309,702 |
1438 West Peachtree Partners Llc Former Landlord | 6/29/22 | $140,885 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,398,839 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,602,951 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,001,790 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $85,650,910 |
Investment income | $839,243 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $601,979 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $91,093,922 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $261,108 |
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. | $821,199 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $821,199 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $8,292,934 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $562,000 |
Other employee benefits | $1,397,283 |
Payroll taxes | $509,852 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $31,083 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $43,475 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $307,047 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,705,807 |
Advertising and promotion | $170,930 |
Office expenses | $235,315 |
Information technology | $1,136,142 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $172,647 |
Travel | $236,926 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $137,916 |
Interest | $130,117 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,579 |
Insurance | $61,298 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $90,471,426 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,366,934 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,510,242 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $39,174 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,906,333 |
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 | $15,170,105 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,154 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $32,364,389 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $5,942,507 |
Other assets | $919,754 |
Total assets | $66,227,592 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,334,928 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $26,039,985 |
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 | $5,471,768 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $3,437,955 |
Other liabilities | $4,498,983 |
Total liabilities | $50,783,619 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,443,973 |
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 | $66,227,592 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lyrasis has awarded $159,408 in support to 5 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: PROJECT TO PROVIDE OPEN ACCESS TO CONGRESSIONAL ARCHIVES BY USING OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE (OSS) INTO A SINGLE ONLINE PORTAL. | $39,300 |
LOUSIANA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TO ADVANCE DIGITAL INCLUSION FOR SMALL AND UNDER-FUNDED CULTURAL HERITAGE INSTITUTIONS BY SETTING UP A REGIONAL HUB IN CENTRAL LOUISIANA. | $31,800 |
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA PURPOSE: TO PILOT A MODEL FOR DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING A LARGE-SCALE OPEN, INCLUSIVE, AND RESPONSIVE MATH CURRICULUM. | $25,000 |
KENTUCKY VIRTUAL LIBRARY PURPOSE: TO DELIVER A WORKING IMPLEMENTATION OF CC-PLUS IN A LARGE SETTING AND TO DEVELOP AN IMPLEMENTATION TOOLKIT AND USER DOCUMENTATION. | $23,808 |
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: CREATE A MODEL FOR ADVANCING SOCIAL JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP USING A BLEND OF DIGITAL HUMANITIES PRACTICES AND HISTORICAL FIELDWORK IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES. | $39,500 |