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Nonprofit · EIN 48-0720195

KANSAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · MANHATTAN, KS 66505

Financials

$156K$149K2023$230K$179K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KANSAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$229,833$179,269$50,564$115,248$0$115,248
June 30, 2024990$155,998$149,070$6,928$64,684$0$64,684
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$62,931
Membership dues
$31,697
Program service revenue
$166,851
Investment income
$51
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$30,402
Program services (functional)
$148,144
Management and general (functional)
$31,125

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$64,684
Total assets, end of year
$115,248
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$115,248
Net assets without donor restrictions
$115,248
Gross receipts
$229,833
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1990
State of legal domicile
KS

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAWN KRAUSEEXECUTIVE SEC
Officer
15$12,500
SEAN BIRDPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MELANY WILKSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
JESSICA PIERPOINT1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
PAULINE STACCHINI2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
HANNAH REIDELLTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
CRYSTAL HUTCHINSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DAN IRETONPARLIAMENTARIAN
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAWN KRAUSEEXECUTIVE SECRETARY
Officer
5$10,000
SEAN BIRDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
MELANY WILKS1ST VICE PRES
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JESSICA PIERPOINT2ND VICE PRES
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SHANNA SMITH-RITTERHOUSEPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SEAN STACEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
HOLLY MERCERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAN IRETONPARLIMENTARIAN
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 463, MANHATTAN, KS 66505-0463
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
1020 SW Washburn Ave, Topeka KS 66604
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MELANY WILKS, PO BOX 463, MANHATTAN, KS 66505
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Diana Weaver, 1020 SW Washburn Ave, Topeka KS 66604
Signed the 990
MELANY WILKS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(785) 877-5148
Return prepared by
ADAMSBROWN LLC

Mission

THE KANSAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WILL FACILITATE THE ACQUISITION OF NEEDED SKILLS AND EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY. IDENTIFY AND PRIORITIZE STATEWIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR KLA INVOLVEMENT. PROMOTE KLA STUDENT MEMBERSHIP AT THREE REGIONAL LIBRARY SCHOOLS. DEVELOP MATERIALS FOR USE IN EDUCATING THE PUBLIC REGARDING LIBRARY ISSUES. PLAN AND IMPLEMENT A HIGH QUALITY ANNUAL CONFERENCE CONSISTENT WITH KLA EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • KLA ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS UNDERWAY FOR 2025 WITH AN EXPECTED ATTENDANCE OF 500 MEMBERS. ONCE AGAIN, THIS IS THE ONLY STATEWIDE LIBRARY CONFERENCE IN KANSAS THAT IS VITAL TO BRINGING TOGETHER ALL LEVELS OF LIBRARY STAFF FROM ALL TYPES OF LIBRARIES FOR HIGH-QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITH 100+ DIFFERENT PROGRAMS OFFERED OVER A 3-DAY PERIOD. OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING KEEPS LIBRARY STAFF, TRUSTEES AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS AWARE OF ADVOCACY EFFORTS, NEW TECHNOLOGIES, INNOVATIONS IN PROGRAMMING AND OTHER KEY TOPICS NEEDED TO DELIVER THE BEST LIBRARY SERVICE TO KANSANS.
    Expenses $117,742 · revenue $165,657
  • PUBLISHED THE KLA NEWSLETTER FIVE TIMES TO KEEP MEMBERS INFORMED OF KLA ACTIVITIES. THIS INCLUDES UPDATES FROM KLA, ITS MEMBERS, AND LIBRARIES ACROSS KANSAS. THE NEWSLETTER ALSO TOUCHES ON OPPORTUNITIES AND ISSUES FACING THE KLA CONSTITUENCY.0
  • KLA HAS BEEN FOCUSING ON ADVOCACY IN THE LIBRARY FIELD. KLA HAS WORKED WITH BOTH KANSAS AND U.S LEGISLATORS TO ADVOCATE FOR STAFFING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR LIBRARIES. KLA ALSO ADVOCATES FOR LIBRARIANS FACING LEGAL DISPUTES IN THEIR AREAS OF EXPERTISE AS WELL AS INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM FOR LIBRARY USERS ACROSS KANSAS.
    Expenses $30,402 · revenue $1,245
  • PROVIDED GRANTS TO LIBRARIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS.

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
48-0720195
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1968
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$115,248
Income (IRS master file)
$229,833

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$229,833$179,269$115,248XML
990June 2024$155,998$149,070$64,684IRS
990June 2023$222,244$177,895$57,756IRS
990June 2022$272,990$344,908$13,407IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Diana Weaver
June 30, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 48-0720195).

Questions about KANSAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of KANSAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KANSAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is 48-0720195.
Is KANSAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1968.
Are donations to KANSAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does KANSAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 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 KANSAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KANSAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KANSAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MELANY WILKS.
Who are the officers and directors of KANSAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $12,500 (DAWN KRAUSE, EXECUTIVE SEC).
How much revenue does KANSAS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $229,833, expenses of $179,269 and total assets of $115,248 at year end.

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