Urban Libraries Council
- Assets
- $4.9m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 11/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 36-3071241
Organization Overview
Urban Libraries Council is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Urban Libraries Council employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Libraries Council 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, Urban Libraries Council generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 9 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
ASSOCIATION OF THE LEADING PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS: ULC IS AN INNOVATION AND ACTION TANK OF NORTH AMERICA'S LEADING PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEMS. WE DRIVE CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS TO ELEVATE THE POWER OF LIBRARIES AS ESSENTIAL, TRANSFORMATIVE INSTITUTIONS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. WE IDENTIFY SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES FACING TODAY'S COMMUNITIES AND DEVELOP NEW TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES TO HELP LIBRARIES ACHIEVE STRONGER OUTCOMES IN EDUCATION, WORKFORCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DIGITAL INCLUSION, AND RACE AND SOCIAL EQUITY.
HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES: LIBRARIES ARE POWERFUL PARTNERS FOR CREATING HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES. WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, LIBRARIES ARE KEY PLAYERS IN A STRONG ECONOMY, A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT, AND RACIAL/SOCIAL EQUITY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE HUBS FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP, PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND FOOD JUSTICE AND OPPORTUNITY YOUTH BOOK.
CONFERENCES: ULC'S CONFERENCES AND TRAINING FOCUS ON THE CRITICAL ISSUES THAT CHALLENGE LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Roosevelt Weeks Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Pilar Martinez Vice Chair/chair Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michelle Vonderhaar Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Karl Dean Immed. Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Mary J Lomax-Ghirarduzzi Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Jesus Salas Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Christine Becker Research | 12/30/18 | $145,900 |
Pbj Marketing Web Development | 12/30/18 | $138,240 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $777,088 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $403,498 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,180,586 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,452,603 |
| Investment income | $104,819 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$8,127 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,729,881 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $661,267 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $146,531 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,234,390 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $130,890 |
| Other employee benefits | $117,749 |
| Payroll taxes | $138,423 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $48,255 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,317 |
| Fees for services: Other | $422,493 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $66,670 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $175,030 |
| Travel | $191,575 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $252,698 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $100,511 |
| Insurance | $7,124 |
| All other expenses | $1,636 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,720,386 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $134,998 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $52,785 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $367,380 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $44,558 |
| 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 | $73,267 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $258,238 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,281,656 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $713,498 |
| Total assets | $4,926,381 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $418,471 |
| Grants payable | $300,000 |
| Deferred revenue | $879,854 |
| 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 | $956,487 |
| Total liabilities | $2,554,814 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,371,567 |
| 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 | $4,926,380 |