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990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 37-1130692

Jul 01, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018 • Filed on Feb 22, 2019

27 Constance BlvdWilliams Bay, WI 53191

(262) 233-0005

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.37x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.11x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

65th percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$106,933

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

91st percentile

63%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

54th percentile

6.0%

Faster revenue growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Assets

Up

$275,447

Up $106,662 (+63%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$174,086

Up $91,746 (+111%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$101,361

Up $14,916 (+17%) from 2017

Revenue

Up

$889,983

Up $50,649 (+6.0%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$798,237

Down $117,528 (-13%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$91,746

Up $168,177 (+220%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $277,990Liabilities 2011: $270,592Net Assets 2011: $7,3982011Assets 2017: $168,785Liabilities 2017: $86,445Net Assets 2017: $82,3402017Assets 2018: $275,447Liabilities 2018: $101,361Net Assets 2018: $174,0862018Assets 2019: $203,260Liabilities 2019: $65,487Net Assets 2019: $137,7732019Assets 2020: $233,267Liabilities 2020: $143,328Net Assets 2020: $89,9392020Assets 2021: $187,049Liabilities 2021: $101,981Net Assets 2021: $85,0682021Assets 2022: $119,512Liabilities 2022: $10,580Net Assets 2022: $108,9322022Assets 2023: $118,673Liabilities 2023: $7,630Net Assets 2023: $111,0432023Assets 2025: $87,890Liabilities 2025: $11,771Net Assets 2025: $76,1192025

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$275,447
Liabilities$101,361
Net Assets$174,086

Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $1,583,2182011Revenue 2017: $839,334Expenses 2017: $915,765Net Income 2017: -$76,4312017Revenue 2018: $889,983Expenses 2018: $798,237Net Income 2018: $91,7462018Revenue 2019: $722,613Expenses 2019: $758,926Net Income 2019: -$36,3132019Revenue 2020: $361,999Expenses 2020: $409,832Net Income 2020: -$47,8332020Revenue 2021: $304,108Expenses 2021: $308,159Net Income 2021: -$4,0512021Revenue 2022: $210,735Expenses 2022: $181,401Net Income 2022: $29,3342022Revenue 2023: $154,362Expenses 2023: $152,251Net Income 2023: $2,1112023Revenue 2025: $191,839Expenses 2025: $175,186Net Income 2025: $16,6532025

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$889,983
Expenses$798,237
Net Income$91,746
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2018
Signed
Feb 22, 2019
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$889,983
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
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$144,984$176,167▲ $31,183
Accounts Receivable$21,951$92,356▲ $70,405
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,850$2,275▲ $425
Total Assets$168,785$275,447▲ $106,662
Other Assets Total-$4,649-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$83,155$90,036▲ $6,881
Deferred Revenue-$11,325-
Other Liabilities$3,290--
Total Liabilities$86,445$101,361▲ $14,916
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$82,340$174,086▲ $91,746
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$82,340$174,086▲ $91,746
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$168,785$275,447▲ $106,662
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Edgar MosshamerExecutive DiFT$106,933$106,933

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jennifer WoodsSecretary
John ListonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,500
Program Service Revenue
$886,481
Investment Income
$2
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,500
Change in Net Assets
$91,746

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$889,983
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$889,983
Total Revenue per Form 990
$889,983
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$682,759
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$115,478
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$64,160$42,773-$106,933
Occupancy$8,010$5,340-$13,350
Fees for Services Other$7,234$4,822-$12,056
Payroll Taxes$5,127$3,418-$8,545
Fees for Services Accounting$4,166$2,778-$6,944
Other Expenses$1,525$1,017-$2,542
Advertising$1,265$843-$2,108
Information Technology$878$585-$1,463
Insurance$810$540-$1,350
Office Expenses$428$286-$714
All Other Expenses$403$269-$672
Conferences and Meetings$107$72-$179
Total Functional Expenses$730,510$67,727$0$798,237

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$798,237
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$798,237
Total Expenses per Form 990$798,237
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
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
2622330005
Address
27 CONSTANCE BLVD, WILLIAMS BAY, WI 53191

Signing Officer

Name
Edgar Mosshamer
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2622330005
Signed
2019-02-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

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
Sitzberger & Company Sc
Address
326 CENTER ST, LAKE GENEVA, WI 53147
Preparer
Brian M Snyder CPA
Phone
2622486281
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

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