Allegheny County Library Association

EIN: 251742676 501(c)(3) Education

Pittsburgh, PA

Total Revenue
$15,610,287
Total Expenses
$15,644,508
Total Assets
$1,935,241
Net Assets
$1,375,697
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1994
Legal Domicile
PA
Principal Officer
Amy Anderson
Phone
4129211123
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Allegheny County Library Association, founded in 1994, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $15.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year.

Mission

Allegheny County Library Association, a federated library system provides and promotes the highest quality public library service possible for all residents of Allegheny County through collaboration, cooperation and coordination. The system includes 46 Member Libraries with more than 70 public service outlets.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $14,248,476 Revenue: $33,789

System Services. ACLA receives and distributes both State and County (Allegheny Regional Asset District) funding to its Member Libraries. ACLA staff serves as liaisons with State and County agencies...

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System Services. ACLA receives and distributes both State and County (Allegheny Regional Asset District) funding to its Member Libraries. ACLA staff serves as liaisons with State and County agencies, monitors compliance with standards and ensures reporting as required by funding agencies. They also provide direct support through a wide variety of services and resources designed to enhance Member Libraries' management capacity and ability to provide excellent public service. Staff directly consults with directors and Boards of Member Libraries as well as municipal funders regarding issues of library management and governance. Resources provided include continuing education workshops, best practices, and sample policies and other useful tools. Staff builds partnerships with government agencies, corporations, and nonprofits to leverage resources for programming and professional development.

Program 2
Expenses: $600,071 Revenue: $3,290

ACLA Mobile Services uses bookmobiles to supplement library services offered by Member Libraries. The program has three distinct routes with a bookmobile dedicated to each. The Preschool Route visits...

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ACLA Mobile Services uses bookmobiles to supplement library services offered by Member Libraries. The program has three distinct routes with a bookmobile dedicated to each. The Preschool Route visits Headstart and preschool facilities,the Senior Route provides library service into the lobby of senior facilities and the Community Route takes the library to unserved or underserved communities (for a fee) upon request.

Program 3
Expenses: $193,696 Revenue: $178,340

Accounting Services: In addition to doing the accounting work for the Allegheny County Library Association itself, ACLAs Accounting Management Services provides accounting services to Member...

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Accounting Services: In addition to doing the accounting work for the Allegheny County Library Association itself, ACLAs Accounting Management Services provides accounting services to Member Libraries on an opt-in basis. The Accounting Management Services staff handled all Accounts Payable, Reporting, and Audit requirements for these libraries. The goal is to provide high quality accounting services to participating libraries in as efficient a manner as possible, with the highest level of reporting accuracy and transparency. The service is fee-based to recover costs.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,360,144
Program Service Revenue $212,129
Investment Income $34,724
Other Revenue $3,290
TOTAL REVENUE $15,610,287

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $13,807,238
Salaries & Benefits $1,147,169
Fundraising Expenses $29,288
Program Expenses $15,213,941
Other Expenses $690,101
TOTAL EXPENSES $15,644,508

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $15,610,287 $16,557,101 -0.1%
Expenses $15,644,508 $16,645,038 -0.1%
Net Income $-34,221 $-87,937 -0.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
15
Volunteers
9

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$152,672
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Amy Anderson CEO 40.00
Officer
$137,466 $15,206 $152,672
F Charles Spence Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Henline Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Wittman President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Josh Taylor Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David English Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cynthia Potter Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Kohberger Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amber Spells Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bruce Kraus Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $15,610,287 $15,644,508 $1,935,241 $-34,221
2024 $16,557,101 $16,645,038 $2,123,194 $-87,937
2023 $17,381,870 $17,389,591 $2,325,938 $-7,721
2022 $14,164,748 $14,064,598 $2,422,039 $100,150
2021 $12,970,956 $12,893,805 $1,615,297 $77,151
2020 $12,974,522 $12,788,367 $2,837,054 $186,155
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