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990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 37-1130692

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Feb 05, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.LIBRARIESFIRST.ORG
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

79th percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

27th percentile

-5.0%

Higher net margin than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$106,933

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.8% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-26%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-19%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets79th percentile

Assets

Down

$203,260

Down $72,187 (-26%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$137,773

Down $36,313 (-21%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$65,487

Down $35,874 (-35%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin27th percentile

Revenue

Down

$722,613

Down $167,370 (-19%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$758,926

Down $39,311 (-4.9%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$36,313

Down $128,059 (-140%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

2019

Assets$203,260
Liabilities$65,487
Net Assets$137,773
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth16th percentile

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

2019

Revenue$722,613
Expenses$758,926
Net Income-$36,313
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Feb 5, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.2
Gross Receipts
$722,613
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$176,167$138,414▼ $37,753
Accounts Receivable$92,356$39,705▼ $52,651
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$23,542-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,275$1,550▼ $725
Total Assets$275,447$203,260▼ $72,187
Other Assets Total$4,649$49▼ $4,600
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$90,036$38,049▼ $51,987
Other Liabilities-$21,838-
Deferred Revenue$11,325$5,600▼ $5,725
Total Liabilities$101,361$65,487▼ $35,874
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$174,086$137,773▼ $36,313
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$174,086$137,773▼ $36,313
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$275,447$203,260▼ $72,187

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$23,542$1,458$25,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

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
$718,941
Investment Income
$172
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,500
Change in Net Assets
$-36,313

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$722,613
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$722,613
Total Revenue per Form 990
$722,613
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$643,212
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$115,714
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$8,190$5,460-$13,650
Fees for Services Other$9,658$18-$9,676
Payroll Taxes$5,269$3,512-$8,781
Fees for Services Accounting$4,111$2,741-$6,852
Fees for Services Legal$2,261$1,508-$3,769
Insurance$1,314$876-$2,190
Other Expenses$1,190$793-$1,983
All Other Expenses$966$644-$1,610
Depreciation Depletion$875$583-$1,458
Information Technology$700$467-$1,167
Office Expenses$168$112-$280
Interest$153$102-$255
Advertising$100$67-$167
Conferences and Meetings$47$31-$78
Payment Travel Entrtnmnt Publicly Ofcl$31$20-$51
Total Functional Expenses$696,542$62,384$0$758,926

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$758,926
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$758,926
Total Expenses per Form 990$758,926
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
Loan Payable - Bsb$16,738
Loan Payble - Em$5,100
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
2019-02-05
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

“1.lexisnexis: lexisnexis is a powerful easy-to-use web-based service providing access to 10,000+ news, business and legal sources. 2.cengage: educational technology company that offers content and digital tools to students and adults. They create learning experiences that build confidence and momentum to develop solutions with the end user in mind with a goal of making learning accessible to all. 3.careers college: an extraordinarily comprehensive and well-organized system for public and high school libraries who want to better serve their communities by helping job seekers find meaningful work. 4.gale virtual reference library: an educational database that contains full-text, up-to-date articles and information for the areas of academics, public education, school and government 5.museum adventure pass program: this program provides free admission to 17 unique cultural destinations throughout the chicago area to library card holders at 160 suburban public libraries.”

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$203,260
Liabilities
$65,487
Net assets
$137,773
Revenue
$722,613
Expenses
$758,926
Net income
-$36,313
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.01$0.08$0.19$0.18$0.02
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.12$0.01$0.11$0.15$0.15$0.00
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.01$0.11$0.21$0.18$0.03
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.10$0.09$0.30$0.31$0.00
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.23$0.14$0.09$0.36$0.41$0.05
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.20$0.07$0.14$0.72$0.76$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.10$0.17$0.89$0.80$0.09
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.09$0.08$0.84$0.92$0.08
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.28$0.27$0.01$1.58