American Library Association
- Assets
- $94.9m
- Revenue
- $46.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 238
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 01/1952
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 36-2166947
Organization Overview
American Library Association is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1952. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 08/2023, American Library Association employed 238 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. American Library Association 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 08/2021, American Library Association generated $46.4m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $42.2m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.1%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES AND THE PROFESSION OF LIBRARIANSHIP IN ORDER TO ENHANCE LEARNING AND ENSURE ACCESS TO INFORMATION FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MUTUAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT PROGRAMS, GENERAL/OTHER - MEMBERSHIP SERVICES PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH MEMBER PARTICIPATION. PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS TOTALED MORE THAN 48,000 AS OF AUGUST 31, 2023.
MUTUAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT PROGRAMS, GENERAL/OTHER: GENERAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DIVERSITY, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, ACCREDITATION AND MONITORING LEGISLATION (19 OFFICES/DEPARTMENTS) AND ROUND TABLE DISCUSSIONS AND ACTIVITIES (19 ROUND TABLES). ALSO INCLUDES PROGRAMS RELATED TO GRANTS AND AWARDS AS PER DONOR REQUIREMENTS (1,151 BENEFICIARIES).
MUTUAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT PROGRAMS, GENERAL/OTHER - CONFERENCES ENABLE MEMBERS TO KEEP ABREAST OF THE LATEST TECHNOLOGICAL CAPABILITIES, NEW PUBLICATIONS AND TRENDS IN THE PROFESSION. THREE MAJOR CONFERENCES, SEVERAL NATIONAL FORUMS AND A VARIETY OF INSTITUTES WERE HELD DURING THE YEAR.
PUBLISHING - PUBLISHING OF TRADE JOURNALS AND BOOKS TO AID THE PROFESSION. PUBLISHED TRADE JOURNALS AND BOOKS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS OF INTEREST TO THE PROFESSION DURING THE YEAR.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Emily Drabinski President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Cindy Hohl President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada Past President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Peter Hepburn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Kathy Carroll Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Stephanie Chase Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Vision Creative Audio Visual Support And Services | 8/30/23 | $796,965 |
Pc Connection Information Technology Consulting Servic | 8/30/23 | $684,285 |
Midamerican Printing Systems Inc Printing Services | 8/30/23 | $537,782 |
Higher Logic Information Technology Consulting Servic | 8/30/23 | $455,992 |
Lsc Communications Printing Services | 8/30/23 | $426,677 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $20,628,050 |
| Investment income | $1,689,970 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,612,591 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $4,404,288 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,406,100 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $46,373,776 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,464,132 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $573,199 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $15,192,151 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $905,525 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,254,479 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,196,362 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $257,282 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $108,985 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $480,327 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $389,530 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,466,703 |
| Advertising and promotion | $73,173 |
| Office expenses | $1,932,138 |
| Information technology | $934,908 |
| Royalties | $364,692 |
| Occupancy | $1,481,975 |
| Travel | $64,647 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $962,445 |
| Interest | $175,382 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,541,130 |
| Insurance | $114,790 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $42,201,219 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,007,999 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,740,877 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $459,103 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,728,540 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $980,062 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $529,350 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $71,204,559 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $284,200 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $94,861,095 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,706,578 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $6,762,478 |
| 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 | $7,141,434 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $11,082,157 |
| Total liabilities | $27,692,647 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $49,704,499 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,463,949 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $67,168,448 |