Liabilities / Assets
85th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.51x
Liabilities / Revenue
66th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
21st percentile
Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
89th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 12.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$168,785
Down $109,205 (-39%) from 2011
Net Assets
Up$82,340
Up $74,942 (+1013%) from 2011
Liabilities
Down$86,445
Down $184,147 (-68%) from 2011
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
$839,334
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Expenses
Down$915,765
Down $667,453 (-42%) from 2011
Net Income
-$76,431
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2017
- Signed
- Feb 6, 2018
- Return Version
- 2016v3.1
- Gross Receipts
- $839,334
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To provide public and school libraries with creative, transformative products and services at affordable prices so they may better serve their communities.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $170,607 | $144,984 | ▼ $25,623 |
| Accounts Receivable | $32,026 | $21,951 | ▼ $10,075 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $2,125 | $1,850 | ▼ $275 |
| Total Assets | $204,758 | $168,785 | ▼ $35,973 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $45,987 | $83,155 | ▲ $37,168 |
| Other Liabilities | - | $3,290 | - |
| Total Liabilities | $45,987 | $86,445 | ▲ $40,458 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $158,771 | $82,340 | ▼ $76,431 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $158,771 | $82,340 | ▼ $76,431 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $204,758 | $168,785 | ▼ $35,973 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgar Mosshamer | Executive Di | FT | $106,933 | $106,933 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Woods | Secretary |
| John Liston | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $0
- Program Service Revenue
- $839,270
- Investment Income
- $64
- Other Revenue
- $0
- Change in Net Assets
- $-76,431
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $839,334
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $839,334
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $839,334
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $797,248 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $118,517 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $66,134 | $44,089 | - | $110,223 |
| Occupancy | $7,830 | $5,220 | - | $13,050 |
| Fees for Services Other | $6,940 | $4,626 | - | $11,566 |
| Payroll Taxes | $4,976 | $3,318 | - | $8,294 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $3,918 | $2,612 | - | $6,530 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $1,740 | $1,161 | - | $2,901 |
| Advertising | $1,630 | $1,086 | - | $2,716 |
| Other Expenses | $1,294 | $862 | - | $2,156 |
| Information Technology | $857 | $571 | - | $1,428 |
| Insurance | $810 | $540 | - | $1,350 |
| All Other Expenses | $734 | $489 | - | $1,223 |
| Office Expenses | $312 | $208 | - | $520 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $846,266 | $69,499 | $0 | $915,765 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $915,765 |
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $915,765 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $915,765 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Liabilities | $3,290 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- 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
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B
“The board members review and approve form 990 prior to issuance of the return to irs.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C
“On an annualized basis, each person submits a disclosure list to the board which identifies any conflicts of interest as defined by the organization's policies.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A
“The top management official's compensation is determined by the board of directors taking into account the entity's ability to pay and compensation practices of similar organizations.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19
“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Libraries First
- EIN
- 37-1130692
- Phone
- 2248484556
- Address
- 27 CONSTANCE BLVD, WILLIAMS BAY, WI 53191
Signing Officer
- Name
- Edgar Mosshamer
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 2248484556
- Signed
- 2018-02-06
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Edgar Mosshamer
- Formed
- 1983
- Legal Domicile
- Il
- Voting Board Members
- 3
- Independent Board Members
- 3
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 5
Preparer
- Firm
- Eder Casella & Co
- Address
- 4237 GROVE AVE, GURNEE, IL 60031-2134
- Preparer
- Cheryden N Juergensen
- Phone
- 8473366455
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | ON AN ANNUALIZED BASIS, EACH PERSON SUBMITS A DISCLOSURE LIST TO THE BOARD WHICH IDENTIFIES ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS DEFINED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES. |
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Displayed year
2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $168,785
- Liabilities
- $86,445
- Net assets
- $82,340
- Revenue
- $839,334
- Expenses
- $915,765
- Net income
- -$76,431