Tulsa Library Trust

EIN: 510165881 501(c)(3) Education

Tulsa, OK

Total Revenue
$6,677,443
Total Expenses
$12,446,384
Total Assets
$39,890,654
Net Assets
$33,353,027
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1972
Legal Domicile
OK
Principal Officer
Melissa Easterling
Phone
9185497637
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Tulsa Library Trust, founded in 1972, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $6.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 50% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $12.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 86% operating deficit.

Mission

To benefit the Tulsa City County Library System (TCCL)

🔒

Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,295,862
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,381,581
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $6,677,443

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $424,936
Salaries & Benefits $133,264
Fundraising Expenses $33,920
Program Expenses $12,263,226
Other Expenses $11,888,184
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,446,384

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,677,443 $13,447,156 -0.5%
Expenses $12,446,384 $2,387,453 +4.2%
Net Income $-5,768,941 $11,059,703 -1.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
1
Volunteers
N/A

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
$125,580
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Melissa Easterling Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$125,580 $0 $125,580
Mike Redman Vice President 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Isaac Ellis Secretary/Treas 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stacey Helmerich Dunn Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jordan Helmerich President-Elect 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kara Gae Neal Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Annette LaFortune Murray President 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Watson Member 0.50
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 $6,677,443 $12,446,384 $39,890,654 $-5,768,941
2024 $13,447,156 $2,387,453 $38,061,559 $11,059,703
2023 $3,044,786 $1,544,883 $25,472,210 $1,499,903
2022 $2,174,880 $977,970 $22,321,642 $1,196,910
2021 $1,731,566 $638,733 $27,607,128 $1,092,833
2020 $1,603,457 $1,413,642 $21,777,897 $189,815
2019 $1,798,787 $2,233,194 $21,718,599 $-434,407
2018 $2,399,639 $1,115,027 $22,499,266 $1,284,612
Explore More Nonprofits
Top 100 Nonprofits in Oklahoma Largest U.S. Nonprofits Best Rated Nonprofits Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare Tulsa Library Trust with other nonprofits in Oklahoma and across the country.