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EIN 45-1470895

The Association for Rural and Small Libraries

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Seattle
State
Washington
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B70: Libraries, Library Science
Description
The Association for Rural and Small Libraries builds strong communities by advocating for them, providing professional development and raising the impact of rural and small libraries. Arsl recently held its annual conference attracting over 900 attendees who participated in this four-day professional development event. Moreover, Arsl's leadership institute offered leadership development education to 30 librarians serving small communities.
Also known as...
ARSL
Total revenues
$528,935
2023
Total expenses
$610,187
2023
Total assets
$1,211,105
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Association for Rural and Small Libraries

Arsl successfully held its annual conference, both in-person and online. More than 700 attendees participated in this four-day professional development event. Arsl leadership institute provided leadership development education for 30 librarians serving Small, Rural Libraries. The institute has been supported by a federal imls grant of approximately $250k over a 3-year period (2020-2023). A second round of funding was awarded to educate and additional 30-person cohort (2023-2026). Arsl monthly training and networking series, The arsl train. Held virtually over zoom this series provides professional development and networking opportunities for arsls 2000+ members, as well as nonmembers nationwide.

Grants made by The Association for Rural and Small Libraries

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Harrison Village LibrarySustainability$15,000
Hollis Center Library AssociationSustainability$15,000
William A Bachelder Library AssociationSustainability$15,000
...and 28 more grants made totalling $362,553

Who funds The Association for Rural and Small Libraries

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Manton FoundationFor the New England Small Libraries Initiative$650,000

Personnel at The Association for Rural and Small Libraries

NameTitleCompensation
Kate LaughlinBoard Member$0
Beth VendettiInterim Treasurer$0
Jennie GarnerVppresident / Secretary / Director$0
Bailee HutchinsonVppresident / Director$0
Krist ObristSecretary$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for The Association for Rural and Small Libraries

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$196,006
Program services$332,880
Investment income and dividends$49
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$528,935

Form 990s for The Association for Rural and Small Libraries

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-03990View PDF
2019-122020-09-24990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $552,277 from Manton Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsProfessional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesCommunity improvementBusiness and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPartially liquidatedNational levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 33731
Seattle, WA 98133
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
County
King County, WA
Website URL
arsl.org/ 
Phone
(248) 814-7151
IRS details
EIN
45-1470895
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B70: Libraries, Library Science
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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