WISCONSIN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

WISCONSIN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INC

EIN 39-6064538 · Education (B71C)

What they do

THE WISCONSIN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ENGAGES, INSPIRES and ADVOCATES for LIBRARY WORKERS and SUPPORTERS to IMPROVE and PROMOTE LIBRARY SERVICES for THE PEOPLE of WISCONSIN.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2025The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders14 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$87.91spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$1.49in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

0.4%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $68,910 for THOMAS KLEMENT (CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2025

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$556,197

Expenses$488,967

Annual surplus $67,230 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

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Revenue$556,197

Expenses$488,967

Assets$727,858

Income$529,571

Contributions$2,000

Stocks and bonds$269,685

Accounting fees$161

Investing fees$2,080

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2025

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

THOMAS KLEMENTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER · 28 hrs/week $68,910Base $54,670 · Other $14,240

LAURA SAUSEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU MAY) · 40 hrs/week $41,147Base $37,327 · Other $3,820

KARA SULLIVANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM SEPTEMBER) · 40 hrs/week $24,923

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (14)

THOMAS KLEMENTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

LAURA SAUSEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU MAY)

KARA SULLIVANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FROM SEPTEMBER)

ANN MOSERDIRECTOR

BRADLEY SHIPPSDIRECTOR

EMILIE BRAUNELDIRECTOR

ERIC ROBINSONSECRETARY

JACKIE JOHNSONDIRECTOR

KATHARINE CLARKPRESIDENT

LINDA JEROMEDIRECTOR

NICOLE BREEDDIRECTOR

RACHEL ARNDTTREASURER

SARAH BAKKENDIRECTOR

TRACY VREEKEDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1995
Location: PO BOX 6437, MONONA, WI 53716
County: Dane
In care of: THOMAS KLEMENT
Primary officer: THOMAS KLEMENT, CFO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailwla@wisconsinlibraries.org Phone(608) 245-3640

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2025
Tax period began: January 1, 2025
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: WEGNER CPAS LLP
NTEE classification: Education (B71C)