American Library Association

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 08/2021, American Library Association employed 265 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 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) 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 (3.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T 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:

MUTUAL MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT PROGRAMS, GENERAL/OTHER-MEMBERSHIP SERVICES PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH MEMBER PARTICIPATION. PERSONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS TOTALED MORE THAN 50,000 AS OF AUGUST 31, 2021.


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 AIDE THE PROFESSION. PUBLISHED TRADE JOURNALS AND BOOKS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS OF INTEREST TO THE PROFESSION DURING THE YEAR.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Pc Connection
Information Technology Consulting Services
$475,527
Pbd Worldwide
Fulfillment Center Services
$743,409
Midamerican Printing Systems Inc
Printing Services
$308,749
Barnes & Thornburg Llp
Legal Services
$285,781
Lsc Communications
Printing Services
$403,169
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$7,109,518
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,184,590
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$8,333,942
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$20,628,050
Total Program Service Revenue$15,301,889
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that American Library Association has recieved totaling $914,982.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$500,000
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS.

$89,000
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS.

$89,000
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS.

$89,000
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: QUALITY EDUCATION

$88,000
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$21,700
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$17,196,350
Earnings$3,444,187
Net Contributions$4,282
Other Expense$270,534
Ending Balance$20,374,285

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