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Nonprofit · EIN 25-1742676

ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOC

Also known as ACLA

Tax-exempt · PITTSBURGH, PA 15220

Financials

$15.6M$15.6M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$15,610,287$15,644,508-$34,221$1,935,241$559,544$1,375,697
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15,360,144
of which government grants
$14,811,563
Program service revenue
$212,129
Investment income
$34,724
Other revenue
$3,290

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$13,807,238
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$137,466
Other salaries and wages
$783,218
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,147,169
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$112,742
Travel
$18,786
Depreciation
$25,776
Program services (functional)
$15,213,941
Management and general (functional)
$401,279
Fundraising (functional)
$29,288

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,123,194
Total assets, end of year
$1,935,241
Total liabilities, end of year
$559,544
Net assets, end of year
$1,375,697
Land, buildings and equipment
$58,771
Net assets without donor restrictions
$935,030
Net assets with donor restrictions
$440,667
Gross receipts
$15,610,287
Employees
15
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1994
State of legal domicile
PA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Amy AndersonCEO
Officer
40$137,466$15,206
F Charles SpenceTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Nicole HenlineSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Paul WittmanPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Josh TaylorBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
David EnglishBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cynthia PotterVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Paul KohbergerBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Amber SpellsBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Bruce KrausBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
22 WABASH ST STE 203, PITTSBURGH, PA 15220-5445
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Amy Anderson, 22 Wabash Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Signed the 990
Amy Anderson, Chief Exec. Officer
Phone
(412) 921-1123
Return prepared by
McGee Maruca & Assoc PC CPAs

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.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $14,248,476 · grants $13,807,238 · revenue $33,789
  • 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.
    Expenses $600,071 · revenue $3,290
  • 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.
    Expenses $193,696 · revenue $178,340
  • Youth Services. ACLA's Youth Services Coordinator provides ongoing consulting to youth services staff throughout the County. The Youth Services Coordinator is the liaison to youth services staff at the state level and promotes regional and state-wide initiatives, such as Cruise into Kindergarten. She augments County resources by establishing relationships with community organizations. She coordinates professional development, such as training for summer learning programs, child development and STEM and Maker education. She represents county libraries at community events.
    Expenses $171,698

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
25-1742676
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1995
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B700)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,935,241
Income (IRS master file)
$15,610,287

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$17,381,870$17,389,591$2,325,938IRS
990December 2022$14,164,748$14,064,598$2,422,039IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOC

What is the EIN of ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOC is 25-1742676.
Is ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Amy Anderson.
Who are the officers and directors of ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $137,466 (Amy Anderson, CEO).
How much revenue does ALLEGHENY COUNTY LIBRARY ASSOC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $15,610,287, expenses of $15,644,508 and total assets of $1,935,241 at year end.

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