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Fort Smith Public Library

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 71-6014161

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Jun 04, 2025

Organization ProfileWWW.FORTSMITHLIBRARY.ORG
3201 Rogers AvenueFort Smith, AR 72903

(479) 783-0229

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

47th percentile

0.15x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.49x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

17th percentile

-12%

Higher net margin than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

15th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 15% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

15th percentile

-5.3%

Faster asset growth than 15% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

2nd percentile

-72%

Faster revenue growth than 2% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

Down

$13,257,035

Down $736,283 (-5.3%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$11,286,762

Down $462,024 (-3.9%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$1,970,273

Down $274,259 (-12%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin17th percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,994,596

Down $10,268,237 (-72%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$4,456,620

Up $447,290 (+11%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$462,024

Down $10,715,527 (-105%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth15th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $2,401,750Liabilities 2010: $47,054Net Assets 2010: $2,354,6962010Assets 2011: $2,352,497Liabilities 2011: $39,961Net Assets 2011: $2,312,5362011Assets 2012: $2,441,168Liabilities 2012: $37,581Net Assets 2012: $2,403,5872012Assets 2013: $2,176,814Liabilities 2013: $64,853Net Assets 2013: $2,111,9612013Assets 2014: $1,915,495Liabilities 2014: $47,864Net Assets 2014: $1,867,6312014Assets 2015: $2,281,134Liabilities 2015: $1,883,098Net Assets 2015: $398,0362015Assets 2016: $2,735,629Liabilities 2016: $1,997,749Net Assets 2016: $737,8802016Assets 2017: $2,584,629Liabilities 2017: $1,941,810Net Assets 2017: $642,8192017Assets 2018: $2,726,982Liabilities 2018: $2,022,843Net Assets 2018: $704,1392018Assets 2019: $2,667,340Liabilities 2019: $1,955,530Net Assets 2019: $711,8102019Assets 2020: $2,902,299Liabilities 2020: $2,186,822Net Assets 2020: $715,4772020Assets 2021: $2,977,372Liabilities 2021: $1,699,159Net Assets 2021: $1,278,2132021Assets 2022: $3,548,274Liabilities 2022: $2,052,991Net Assets 2022: $1,495,2832022Assets 2023: $13,993,318Liabilities 2023: $2,244,532Net Assets 2023: $11,748,7862023Assets 2024: $13,257,035Liabilities 2024: $1,970,273Net Assets 2024: $11,286,7622024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$13,257,035
Liabilities$1,970,273
Net Assets$11,286,762
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth2nd percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $2,588,2052010Expenses 2011: $2,695,9982011Revenue 2012: $2,881,350Expenses 2012: $2,790,299Net Income 2012: $91,0512012Revenue 2013: $2,705,657Expenses 2013: $2,997,283Net Income 2013: -$291,6262013Revenue 2014: $2,698,392Expenses 2014: $2,942,722Net Income 2014: -$244,3302014Revenue 2015: $2,880,146Expenses 2015: $3,127,314Net Income 2015: -$247,1682015Revenue 2016: $3,038,365Expenses 2016: $2,698,521Net Income 2016: $339,8442016Revenue 2017: $2,903,226Expenses 2017: $2,998,287Net Income 2017: -$95,0612017Revenue 2018: $3,010,958Expenses 2018: $2,949,638Net Income 2018: $61,3202018Revenue 2019: $3,056,592Expenses 2019: $3,048,921Net Income 2019: $7,6712019Revenue 2020: $2,965,756Expenses 2020: $2,962,089Net Income 2020: $3,6672020Revenue 2021: $3,424,796Expenses 2021: $2,862,060Net Income 2021: $562,7362021Revenue 2022: $3,589,035Expenses 2022: $3,371,965Net Income 2022: $217,0702022Revenue 2023: $14,262,833Expenses 2023: $4,009,330Net Income 2023: $10,253,5032023Revenue 2024: $3,994,596Expenses 2024: $4,456,620Net Income 2024: -$462,0242024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,994,596
Expenses$4,456,620
Net Income-$462,024
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 4, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$4,026,826
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

PUBLIC LIBRARY

To provide equal opportunity access to information including high interest/high demand books, multimedia materials, programs, exhibits, and on-line resources to meet the educational and recreational needs of our diverse community for lifelong learning, cultural enrichment and intellectual stimulation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$11,748,786$11,286,762▼ $462,024
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$11,157,368$10,854,555▼ $302,813
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,114,282$987,141▼ $127,141
Accounts Receivable$542,080$539,080▼ $3,000
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$735,489$417,992▼ $317,497
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$310,526$313,789▲ $3,263
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$109,623$112,970▲ $3,347
Total Assets$13,993,318$13,257,035▼ $736,283
Other Assets Total$23,950$31,508▲ $7,558
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,151,147$1,879,526▼ $271,621
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$93,385$90,747▼ $2,638
Total Liabilities$2,244,532$1,970,273▼ $274,259
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$11,748,786$11,286,762▼ $462,024
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$13,993,318$13,257,035▼ $736,283

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$9,425,689$632,219$10,057,908
Equipment$389,211$1,309,308$1,698,519
Land$1,032,891-$1,032,891
Other Land Buildings$6,764$193,007$199,771
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay15th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Lizzie SinclairPresident
Amy SkypalaTrustee
Jeremy WannTrustee
Madeline MartinezTrustee
Tyler ArmstrongSecretary
Shirley HartwigTreasurer
Christopher HooksVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$159,922
Program Service Revenue
$3,686,068
Investment Income
$7,904
Other Revenue
$140,702
All Other Contributions
$5,810
Change in Net Assets
$-462,024

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,994,596
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$104,034
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,098,630
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,994,596
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,806,078
Other Expenses$1,650,542
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$2,123,640--$2,123,640
Other Employee Benefits$530,953--$530,953
Occupancy$504,953--$504,953
Depreciation Depletion$461,373--$461,373
Payroll Taxes$151,485--$151,485
Insurance$70,642--$70,642
Office Expenses$11,122--$11,122
Travel$10,188--$10,188
Fees for Services Other$10,098--$10,098
All Other Expenses$9,772--$9,772
Other Expenses$5,541--$5,541
Advertising$2,802--$2,802
Interest$1,577--$1,577
Total Functional Expenses$4,456,620$0$0$4,456,620

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,560,654
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,456,620
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,456,620
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$104,034
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
Net Pension Liability$1,749,396
Deferred Inflows Related to Pension$105,253
Lease Liability$24,877
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
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The board of trustees and the executive director review the form 990 prior to submission.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Existing and requested board members are required to disclose potential conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A

“Compensation of the executive director is determined by the board of trustees.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The organization has their form 990 at their office for the public to see at their request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Fort Smith Public Library
EIN
71-6014161
Phone
4797830229
Address
3201 ROGERS AVENUE, FORT SMITH, AR 72903

Signing Officer

Name
Jennifer Goodson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
4797830229
Signed
2025-06-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lizzie Sinclair
Formed
1892
Legal Domicile
Ar
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
104

Preparer

Firm
Prz Cpas & Advisors
Address
4200 JENNY LIND RD STE B, FORT SMITH, AR 72901
Preparer
Marc Lux CPA
Phone
4796490888
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“To provide equal opportunity access to information including high interest/high demand books, multimedia materials, programs, exhibits, and on-line resources to meet the educational and recreational needs of our diverse community for lifelong learning, cultural enrichment and intellectual stimulation.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Deweys cafe expenses 104,034 deweys cafe expenses -104,034”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D

“Deweys cafe expenses 104,034”

Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D

“Deweys cafe expenses 104,034”

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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$13,257,035
Liabilities
$1,970,273
Net assets
$11,286,762
Revenue
$3,994,596
Expenses
$4,456,620
Net income
-$462,024
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$13.3$1.97$11.3$3.99$4.46$0.46
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$14.0$2.24$11.7$14.3$4.01$10.3
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.55$2.05$1.50$3.59$3.37$0.22
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.98$1.70$1.28$3.42$2.86$0.56
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.90$2.19$0.72$2.97$2.96$0.00
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.67$1.96$0.71$3.06$3.05$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.73$2.02$0.70$3.01$2.95$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.58$1.94$0.64$2.90$3.00$0.10
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.74$2.00$0.74$3.04$2.70$0.34
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.28$1.88$0.40$2.88$3.13$0.25
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.92$0.05$1.87$2.70$2.94$0.24
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.18$0.06$2.11$2.71$3.00$0.29
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.44$0.04$2.40$2.88$2.79$0.09
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.35$0.04$2.31$2.70
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.40$0.05$2.35$2.59