Washington Library Association is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1973. 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. Washington 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 12/2023, Washington Library Association generated $297.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $320.1k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.7%) per year over the past 6 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WASHINGTON LIBRARY ASSOCIATION LEADS, ADVOCATES, EDUCATES, AND CONNECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL CONFERENCE: WLA PROVIDES CONFERENCES AND LEARNING EVENTS AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
POLICY AND ADVOCACY: WE KEEP WLA MEMBERS INFORMED REGARDING LEGISLATIVE ACTION.
MEMBER SERVICES: WE MANAGE INTEREST-BASED LISTSERVS, FACILITATE MEMBER TRAININGS, AND PROVIDE WEEKLY AND QUARTERLY NEWS OF INTEREST TO LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Steven Bailey Ala Councilor | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Karmonda Pearson Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Brown Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Barbara Walters Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Judy Pitchford Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ahniwa Ferrari Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $118,115 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,434 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $125,549 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $166,248 |
Investment income | $4,792 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $84 |
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 | $299 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $296,972 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,500 |
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 | $136,500 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,628 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $30,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,775 |
Fees for services: Other | $17,579 |
Advertising and promotion | $40 |
Office expenses | $12,877 |
Information technology | $5,629 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,474 |
Travel | $11,854 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $1,093 |
All other expenses | $5,136 |
Total functional expenses | $320,099 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $37,072 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,374 |
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 | $21,290 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $184,741 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $258,477 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,705 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $74,165 |
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 | $83,870 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $174,607 |
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 | $258,477 |