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Library and Information Resources Network Inc

EIN 65-0767261 · Clearwater, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak45 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF LIRN IS TO PROVIDE GROUP PURCHASING AND CENTRALIZED MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRONIC INFORMATION FOR ITS MEMBERS AND TO OPERATE THE AUTHENTICATION GATEWAY TO THESE SERVICES. LIRN PROVIDES MULTIPLE DATABASES FOR USE BY THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS OF ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$4.1 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
8.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
13
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$232,834, pres/ceo/treasurer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS - EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS. LIRN PROVIDES A LIBRARIAN SERVICE, WHICH PERMITS MEMBERS TO SHARE THE COSTS OF ACCESS TO TRAINED PROFESSIONALS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE. THE LIRN LIBRARIANS OFFER REFERENCE SUPPORT ASSISTANCE, FACULTY COLLABORATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND EFFECTIVENESS REVIEW AND ACCREDITATION SUPPORT. LIRN IS CURRENTLY SERVING 320 MEMBERS AT 641 LOCATIONS. A FIVE YEAR RESUME SHOWING STUDENT PARTICIPATION IS AS FOLLOWS: 2019 - 221,105, 2020 - 225,855, 2021- 243,412, 2022 - 245,198, 2023 248,882, 2024-255926. THE CONSORTIUM HAS CONTINUED TO ATTRACT NEW MEMBER SCHOOLS. TRAINING PROGRAMS, FREE WEBINARS, BOTH FALL AND SPRING, HAVE BEEN ATTENDED. A VIMEO CHANNEL WITH PUBLCY ACCESSIBLE TRAINING MATERIALS HAS BEEN CREATED. THERE IS A CONSTANT REVIEW OF DATABASES APPROPRIATE FOR THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE SCHOOLS INVOLVED. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE. THE LIRN ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING WAS HELD ON DECEMBER 4, 2024. NO GRANTS OR ALLOCATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND LIRN HAS NOT PARTICIPATED IN ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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