Kansas Library Association
- Assets
- $57.8k
- Revenue
- $222.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Manhattan, KS
- Founding
- 10/1968
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 48-0720195
Organization Overview
Kansas Library Association is located in Manhattan, KS. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (B70) the organization is classified as: Libraries, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kansas Library Association is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Kansas Library Association generated $222.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $177.9k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 24.3% 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
THE KANSAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WILL FACILITATE THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED SKILLS AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY. IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE STATEWIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR KLA INVOLVEMENT. PROMOTE KLA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP AT THREE REGIONAL LIBRARY SCHOOLS. DEVELOP MATERIALS FOR USE IN EDUCATING THE PUBLIC REGARDING LIBRARY ISSUES. PLAN AND IMPLEMENT A HIGH QUALITY ANNUAL CONFERENCE CONSISTENT WITH KLA EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
KLA ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY FOR 2023 WITH AN EXPECTED ATTENDANCE IN WICHITA OF ~500 LIBRARY STAFF FROM SCHOOL, PUBLIC AND ACADEMIC LIBRARIES. ONE AGAIN, THIS IS THE ONLY STATEWIDE LIBRARY CONFERENCE IN KANSAS THAT IS VITAL TO BRINGING TOGETHER ALL LEVELS OF LIBRARY STAFF FROM ALL TYPES OF LIBRARIES FOR HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH 100+ DIFFERENT PROGRAMS OFFERED OVER A 3-DAY PERIOD. OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING KEEPS LIBRARY STAFF, TRUSTEES AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS AWARE OF ADVOCACY EFFORTS, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATIONS IN PROGRAMMING AND OTHER KEY TOPICS NEEDED TO DELIVER THE BEST LIBRARY SERVICE TO KANSANS. OUR CONFERENCE THEME FOR 2023 IS MEETING THE CHALLENGE WHICH WILL INCLUDE PROGRAMMING AROUND THE MANY BOOK CHALLENGES LIBRARIES ARE EXPERIENCING IN KANSAS.
THE KLA COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SECTION MET IN 2023 FOR THEIR ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT OFFERING A DAY OF TRAINING ON ACADEMIC LIBRARY TOPICS AT THE TOPEKA & SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY. 50 LIBRARY STAFF AND STAKEHOLDERS ATTENDED. THIS EVENT WAS FOCUSED ON CONNECTIONS BEYOND COLLECTIONS AND THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER DELVED INTO USING PLAY AS A WAY TO ENGAGE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES. THERE WERE ALSO 10 DIFFERENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS OFFERED ON VARIOUS TOPICS.
PROVIDED GRANTS TO LIBRARIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shanna Smith-Ritterhouse President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Sean Bird 1st Vice Pres | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Melany Wilks 2nd Vice Pres | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Holly Mercer Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sean Stacey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Terri Wojtalewicz Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $222,217 |
| Investment income | $27 |
| 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 | $222,244 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,781 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $38,711 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,417 |
| Information technology | $1,923 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $117,344 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,542 |
| All other expenses | $146 |
| Total functional expenses | $177,895 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $57,756 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $57,756 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $57,756 |
| 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 | $57,756 |