Allegheny County Library Assoc
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $17.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Founding
- 07/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 25-1742676
Organization Overview
Allegheny County Library Assoc is located in Pittsburgh, PA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Allegheny County Library Assoc employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Allegheny County Library Assoc 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 12/2023, Allegheny County Library Assoc generated $17.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.5% per year over the past 5 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, A FEDERATED LIBRARY SYSTEM PROVIDES AND PROMOTES THE HIGHEST QUALITY PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE POSSIBLE FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY THROUGH COLLABORATION, COOPERATION AND COORDINATION. THE SYSTEM INCLUDES 46 MEMBER LIBRARIES WITH MORE THAN 70 PUBLIC SERVICE OUTLETS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SYSTEM SERVICES. ACLA RECEIVES AND DISTRIBUTES BOTH STATE AND COUNTY (ALLEGHENY REGIONAL ASSET DISTRICT) FUNDING TO ITS MEMBER LIBRARIES. ACLA STAFF SERVES AS LIAISONS WITH STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES, MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS AND ENSURES REPORTING AS REQUIRED BY FUNDING AGENCIES. THEY ALSO PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES AND RESOURCES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE MEMBER LIBRARIES' MANAGEMENT CAPACITY AND ABILITY TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT PUBLIC SERVICE. STAFF DIRECTLY CONSULTS WITH DIRECTORS AND BOARDS OF MEMBER LIBRARIES AS WELL AS MUNICIPAL FUNDERS REGARDING ISSUES OF LIBRARY MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE. RESOURCES PROVIDED INCLUDE CONTINUING EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, BEST PRACTICES, AND SAMPLE POLICIES AND OTHER USEFUL TOOLS. STAFF BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, CORPORATIONS, AND NONPROFITS TO LEVERAGE RESOURCES FOR PROGRAMMING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
ACLA MOBILE SERVICES USES BOOKMOBILES TO SUPPLEMENT LIBRARY SERVICES OFFERED BY MEMBER LIBRARIES. THE PROGRAM HAS THREE DISTINCT ROUTES WITH A BOOKMOBILE DEDICATED TO EACH. THE PRESCHOOL ROUTE VISITS HEADSTART AND PRESCHOOL FACILITIES,THE SENIOR ROUTE PROVIDES LIBRARY SERVICE INTO THE LOBBY OF SENIOR FACILITIES AND THE COMMUNITY ROUTE TAKES THE LIBRARY TO UNSERVED OR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES (FOR A FEE) UPON REQUEST.
ACCOUNTING SERVICES: IN ADDITION TO DOING THE ACCOUNTING WORK FOR THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ITSELF, ACLAS ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROVIDES ACCOUNTING SERVICES TO MEMBER LIBRARIES ON AN OPT-IN BASIS. THE ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT SERVICES STAFF HANDLED ALL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE, REPORTING, AND AUDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR THESE LIBRARIES. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY ACCOUNTING SERVICES TO PARTICIPATING LIBRARIES IN AS EFFICIENT A MANNER AS POSSIBLE, WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF REPORTING ACCURACY AND TRANSPARENCY. THE SERVICE IS FEE-BASED TO RECOVER COSTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy Anderson CEO | Officer | 40 | $129,024 |
F Charles Spence Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicole Henline Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David English President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cynthia Potter Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Aliya Khan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $16,486,256 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $637,399 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,123,655 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $211,492 |
| Investment income | $46,333 |
| 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 | $17,381,870 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,796,437 |
| 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. | $129,024 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,862 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $711,766 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $38,591 |
| Other employee benefits | $91,359 |
| Payroll taxes | $64,208 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $116,111 |
| Travel | $11,392 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,914 |
| Insurance | $19,222 |
| All other expenses | $65,669 |
| Total functional expenses | $17,389,591 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $183,456 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,267,645 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $76,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $227,384 |
| 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 | $14,072 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $83,524 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $473,857 |
| Total assets | $2,325,938 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $267,322 |
| Grants payable | $201,295 |
| 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 | $359,466 |
| Total liabilities | $828,083 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $958,133 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $539,722 |
| 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 | $2,325,938 |