Civic Intelligence

Libraries First

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 37-1130692

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on Feb 12, 2021

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

90th percentile

0.61x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

89th percentile

0.40x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

26th percentile

-13%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$106,933

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 29.5% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

22nd percentile

-50%

Faster revenue growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Up

$233,267

Up $30,007 (+15%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$89,939

Down $47,834 (-35%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$143,328

Up $77,841 (+119%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue89th percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Down

$361,999

Down $360,614 (-50%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$409,832

Down $349,094 (-46%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$47,833

Down $11,520 (-32%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth63rd 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

2020

Assets$233,267
Liabilities$143,328
Net Assets$89,939
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth22nd 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

2020

Revenue$361,999
Expenses$409,832
Net Income-$47,833
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
Feb 12, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$361,999
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.

Libraries First provides libraries, schools and non-profits 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$138,414$158,129▲ $19,715
Accounts Receivable$39,705$54,046▲ $14,341
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$23,591$21,091▼ $2,500
Loans From Officers Directors-$5,100-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,550$0▼ $1,550
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$203,260$233,267▲ $30,007
Other Assets Total-$1-
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$38,049$106,935▲ $68,886
Other Liabilities$21,839$31,293▲ $9,454
Deferred Revenue$5,600--
Total Liabilities$65,488$143,328▲ $77,840
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$137,772$89,939▼ $47,833
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$137,772$89,939▼ $47,833
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$203,260$233,267▲ $30,007

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$21,042$3,958$25,000
Other Land Buildings$49-$49
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleOtherTotal
Edgar MosshamerExecutive Director$106,933$106,933

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jennifer WoodsSecretary
John ListonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$361,862
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$137
Change in Net Assets
$-47,833
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$302,899
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$106,933
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
All Other Expenses$12,608$8,407-$21,015
Other Expenses$4,206$2,804-$7,010
Total Functional Expenses$245,899$163,933$0$409,832
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$5,100-
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
SBA Payroll Protection Program$20,800
Barrington Bank$10,493
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Organization's process to review form 990 the board members review and approve form 990 prior to issuance of the return to irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Enforcement of conflicts policy 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, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Compensation process for top official 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, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“No documents available to the public.”

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
Signed
2021-02-12
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
Otaigbe and Olumese CPAs
Address
8181 Professional Pl Ste 170, Hyattsville, MD 20715
Preparer
Anthony Otaigbe
Phone
7033684000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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.”

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.”

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”

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”

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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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$233,267
Liabilities
$143,328
Net assets
$89,939
Revenue
$361,999
Expenses
$409,832
Net income
-$47,833
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