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Old Colony Library Network Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 04-2925259

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on Oct 31, 2022

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25 Braintree Hill Park 200Braintree, MA 02184

(781) 794-2513

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

39th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

29th percentile

-2.8%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$134,660

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.4% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-5.8%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

32nd percentile

-5.8%

Faster revenue growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets39th percentile

Assets

Down

$1,868,112

Down $114,388 (-5.8%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$1,817,872

Down $153,674 (-7.8%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$50,240

Up $39,286 (+359%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue38th percentileNet Margin29th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,294,021

Down $79,770 (-5.8%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$1,329,721

Up $102,374 (+8.3%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$35,700

Down $182,144 (-124%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth28th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2010: $1,955,834Liabilities 2010: $54,366Net Assets 2010: $1,901,4682010Assets 2011: $2,045,697Liabilities 2011: $48,988Net Assets 2011: $1,996,7092011Assets 2012: $2,135,701Liabilities 2012: $42,859Net Assets 2012: $2,092,8422012Assets 2013: $2,209,324Liabilities 2013: $48,694Net Assets 2013: $2,160,6302013Assets 2014: $2,232,403Liabilities 2014: $65,239Net Assets 2014: $2,167,1642014Assets 2015: $2,221,879Liabilities 2015: $76,697Net Assets 2015: $2,145,1822015Assets 2016: $2,001,671Liabilities 2016: $131,408Net Assets 2016: $1,870,2632016Assets 2017: $1,812,613Liabilities 2017: $123,649Net Assets 2017: $1,688,9642017Assets 2018: $1,741,521Liabilities 2018: $94,981Net Assets 2018: $1,646,5402018Assets 2019: $1,753,039Liabilities 2019: $74,453Net Assets 2019: $1,678,5862019Assets 2020: $1,900,555Liabilities 2020: $153,809Net Assets 2020: $1,746,7462020Assets 2021: $1,982,500Liabilities 2021: $10,954Net Assets 2021: $1,971,5462021Assets 2022: $1,868,112Liabilities 2022: $50,240Net Assets 2022: $1,817,8722022Assets 2023: $1,865,627Liabilities 2023: $128,568Net Assets 2023: $1,737,0592023Assets 2024: $1,965,041Liabilities 2024: $123,776Net Assets 2024: $1,841,2652024Assets 2025: $2,053,102Liabilities 2025: $113,800Net Assets 2025: $1,939,3022025

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$1,868,112
Liabilities$50,240
Net Assets$1,817,872
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth32nd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $1,152,1082010Expenses 2011: $1,124,7682011Expenses 2012: $898,9352012Revenue 2013: $986,347Expenses 2013: $918,559Net Income 2013: $67,7882013Revenue 2014: $1,089,970Expenses 2014: $1,083,436Net Income 2014: $6,5342014Revenue 2015: $1,101,921Expenses 2015: $1,123,903Net Income 2015: -$21,9822015Revenue 2016: $1,002,849Expenses 2016: $1,277,768Net Income 2016: -$274,9192016Revenue 2017: $1,046,433Expenses 2017: $1,227,732Net Income 2017: -$181,2992017Revenue 2018: $1,097,797Expenses 2018: $1,140,221Net Income 2018: -$42,4242018Revenue 2019: $1,205,352Expenses 2019: $1,173,306Net Income 2019: $32,0462019Revenue 2020: $1,312,018Expenses 2020: $1,238,202Net Income 2020: $73,8162020Revenue 2021: $1,373,791Expenses 2021: $1,227,347Net Income 2021: $146,4442021Revenue 2022: $1,294,021Expenses 2022: $1,329,721Net Income 2022: -$35,7002022Revenue 2023: $1,297,561Expenses 2023: $1,396,994Net Income 2023: -$99,4332023Revenue 2024: $1,418,196Expenses 2024: $1,364,064Net Income 2024: $54,1322024Revenue 2025: $1,450,729Expenses 2025: $1,400,259Net Income 2025: $50,4702025

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$1,294,021
Expenses$1,329,721
Net Income-$35,700
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
Oct 31, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.2
Gross Receipts
$1,747,140
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To facilitate the establishment and operation of an automated resource-sharing network of libraries on the south shore of boston, massachusetts.

Educational resource network

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$1,206,559$1,318,063▲ $111,504
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$83,397$219,370▲ $135,973
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$109,765$163,436▲ $53,671
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$567,542$155,663▼ $411,879
Accounts Receivable$10,241$6,584▼ $3,657
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$1,982,500$1,868,112▼ $114,388
Other Assets Total$4,996$4,996→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$9,448$26,490▲ $17,042
Other Liabilities$1,506$23,750▲ $22,244
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0--
Total Liabilities$10,954$50,240▲ $39,286
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,906,666$1,726,205▼ $180,461
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$64,880$91,667▲ $26,787
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,971,546$1,817,872▼ $153,674
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,982,500$1,868,112▼ $114,388
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
David SlaterExecutive DirectorFT$125,851$8,809$134,660
Nancy Jo BrownDatabase ManagerFT$103,410$11,649$115,059

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrea CaponePast President
Donal ColonPresident
Rob MacleanVice President
Amy HwangMember
Judy McconartyMember
Marcie Walsh-oconnorMember
Paul EngleMember
Denise GarvinSecretary
Linda HarperTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$351,831
Program Service Revenue
$879,028
Investment Income
$56,662
Other Revenue
$6,500
Change in Net Assets
$-35,700

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,289,303
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$4,718
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$-117,974
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,171,329
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,294,021
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$744,331
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$585,390
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$396,075$113,864-$509,939
Occupancy$68,164$13,283-$81,447
Other Expenses$65,839$1,509-$67,348
Payroll Taxes$31,583$8,711-$40,294
Pension Plan Contributions$35,157--$35,157
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,600-$15,600
Insurance$10,566--$10,566
Fees for Services Other$2,603$3,265-$5,868
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$4,718-$4,718
Fees for Services Legal-$4,293-$4,293
Office Expenses$3,723--$3,723
Conferences and Meetings$2,751--$2,751
Total Functional Expenses$1,164,478$165,243$0$1,329,721

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,329,721
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,325,003
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,325,003
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$4,718
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Prepaid Member Assessment$23,020
Due to Member Libraries$730
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“The organization has member libraries, which include 26 town and city libraries and 2 academic libraries.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Each member library has a vote to elect the members which represent the executive board, the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“The member libraries must approve decisions of the governing board for policy decisions and capital budgeting expenditures.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“It is the organization's policy to provide each member of the governing board with a paper copy or email the form 990 prior to filing. The form is reviewed by the treasurer and executive director before filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“A copy of the conflict of interest policy has been distributed to each board member and committee member. Each member is required to sign a conflict of interest form indicating they understand and will follow the policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“All compensation, including that of the executive director, is set by the personnel committee and approved by the planning and budget committee during the budgeting process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Available through the ma attorney general office website”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Old Colony Library Network Inc
EIN
04-2925259
Phone
7817942513
Address
25 BRAINTREE HILL PARK 200, BRAINTREE, MA 02184

Signing Officer

Name
Linda Harper
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7817942513
Signed
2022-10-31
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Linda Harper
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
6
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
G T Reilly & Company
Address
424 ADAMS STREET, MILTON, MA 02186
Preparer
Linda Kramer CPA
Phone
6176968900
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI Line 2C

“The committee that assumes oversight of the financial statement audit has not changed its process from the prior year.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBER LIBRARIES, WHICH INCLUDE 26 TOWN AND CITY LIBRARIES AND 2 ACADEMIC LIBRARIES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1EACH MEMBER LIBRARY HAS A VOTE TO ELECT THE MEMBERS WHICH REPRESENT THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE MEMBER LIBRARIES MUST APPROVE DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR POLICY DECISIONS AND CAPITAL BUDGETING EXPENDITURES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY TO PROVIDE EACH MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BOARD WITH A PAPER COPY OR EMAIL THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. THE FORM IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEFORE FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER AND COMMITTEE MEMBER. EACH MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM INDICATING THEY UNDERSTAND AND WILL FOLLOW THE POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5ALL COMPENSATION, INCLUDING THAT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IS SET BY THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND BUDGET COMMITTEE DURING THE BUDGETING PROCESS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MA ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE WEBSITE
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THE COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES OVERSIGHT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT HAS NOT CHANGED ITS PROCESS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7FORM 990, PART XI LINE 2C
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,868,112
Liabilities
$50,240
Net assets
$1,817,872
Revenue
$1,294,021
Expenses
$1,329,721
Net income
-$35,700
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.05$0.11$1.94$1.45$1.40$0.05
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.97$0.12$1.84$1.42$1.36$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.87$0.13$1.74$1.30$1.40$0.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.87$0.05$1.82$1.29$1.33$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$0.01$1.97$1.37$1.23$0.15
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.90$0.15$1.75$1.31$1.24$0.07
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.07$1.68$1.21$1.17$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.74$0.09$1.65$1.10$1.14$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.81$0.12$1.69$1.05$1.23$0.18
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.00$0.13$1.87$1.00$1.28$0.27
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.22$0.08$2.15$1.10$1.12$0.02
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.23$0.07$2.17$1.09$1.08$0.01
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.21$0.05$2.16$0.99$0.92$0.07
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.14$0.04$2.09$0.90
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.05$0.05$2.00$1.12
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.96$0.05$1.90$1.15