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Arizona Library Association

EIN 86-6052350 · Florence, AZ

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 294 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE ARIZONA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION SHALL BE TO PROMOTE LIBRARY SERVICE AND LIBRARIANSHIP IN LIBRARIES OF ALL TYPES IN THE STATE OF ARIZONA.

Income
$184,156
Spending
$188,120
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
58.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 93%
Employees
0
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$3,158, ala councilor

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

Fair: 63 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 58.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 294 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

Strong: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $169,083 spent. SPONSORED THE HORNER FELLOWSHIP SCHOLARSHIP OF FELLOW FROM JAPAN HELD REGIONAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS FOR LIBRARY STAFF TO IMPLEMENT ARCHAEOLOGY EDUCATION MORE ACCESSIBLE TO STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS STATEWIDE THE PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT-ELECT ATTENDED THE ANNUAL AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ALA CONFERENCE IN PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA TO ATTEND ANNUAL ALA MEETINGS OF CHAPTER LEADERS AND ATTEND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHAPTER LEADERS HELD AZLA ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN PHOENIX, AZ WHICH CONTINUES TO SEE AN INCREASE IN ATTENDANCE BY THE MEMBERSHIP PRESIDENT-ELECT ATTENDED AN ALA ADVOCACY WORKSHOP IN CHICAGO, IL.

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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1952.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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