Nonprofit · EIN 20-1986964
PARTNERS LIBRARY ACTION NETWORK
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78731
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $328,851 | $300,302 | $28,549 | $104,239 | $22,108 | $82,131 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $293,669 | $341,037 | -$47,368 | $74,657 | $48,694 | $25,963 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $299,728 | $326,895 | -$27,167 | $107,876 | $34,545 | $73,331 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $250,586
- of which government grants
- $125,735
- Membership dues
- $51,661
- Program service revenue
- $23,387
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $54,878
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $164,074
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $183,878
- Professional fundraising fees
- $800
- Accounting fees
- $11,094
- Occupancy
- $32,383
- Travel
- $17,024
- Program services (functional)
- $266,767
- Management and general (functional)
- $32,041
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,494
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $75,043
- Total assets, end of year
- $104,239
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $22,108
- Net assets, end of year
- $82,131
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $82,131
- Gross receipts
- $328,851
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- TX
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jill Donegan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Kelly Skovbjerg | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Bea Saba | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Belinda Casanova | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| John Hayden | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Mary Hurley | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Michael Hardrick | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Samantha Denbow | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Lashley | Executive Director until 3.31.23 Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $26,914 | $1,346 |
| Margaret Noel | Executive Director 9.23 Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $26,769 | $1,171 |
| Karen Ellis | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Donegan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Skovbjerg | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Bea Saba | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Cervantes | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Belinda Casanova | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Patti Mayfield | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Gretchen Pruett | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Milton | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Dorothy Steelman | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Isbell | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| John Hayden | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Connie Lawman | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Lashley | Executive Director until 3.31.23 Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $92,183 | $4,609 |
| Dayna Williams-Capone | Interim ED Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $6,868 | $101 |
| Karen Ellis | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Jill Donegan | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kelly Skovbjerg | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Bea Saba | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Cervantes | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Belinda Casanova | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Patti Mayfield | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Gretchen Pruett | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise Milton | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Dorothy Steelman | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Becky Isbell | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5806 MESA DR STE 375, AUSTIN, TX 78731-3770
- In care of
- % DOROTHY STEELMAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Dorothy Steelman, 5806 Mesa Drive Ste 375, Austin, TX 78731
- Signed the 990
- DOROTHY STEELMAN, Executive Director
- Phone
- (512) 289-6095
- Website
- www.libaction.net
- Return prepared by
- Strong Bones Bookkeeping LLC
Mission
To improve library services, sponsor library education, develop library utilization, and stimulate support of Texas libraries.
Program accomplishments
- Membership services: Provides library management and services to youth and adults by providing consulting on book collections, programming, summer reading programs, working volunteers, space planning, strategic planning, personnel management, and governance. Also, provides continuing education and networking opportunities for library staff, Boards, and Friends groups. Member libraries receive support through equipment lending, a rotating collection of large print books, and discount programs.Expenses $266,767
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1986964
- 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
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B197)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $104,239
- Income (IRS master file)
- $328,851
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $328,851 | $300,302 | $104,239 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $293,669 | $341,037 | $74,657 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $299,728 | $326,895 | $107,876 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $294,616 | $319,492 | $139,515 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | $207,694 | $209,354 | $153,850 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 20-1986964).
Questions about PARTNERS LIBRARY ACTION NETWORK
- What is the EIN of PARTNERS LIBRARY ACTION NETWORK?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PARTNERS LIBRARY ACTION NETWORK is 20-1986964.
- Is PARTNERS LIBRARY ACTION NETWORK tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to PARTNERS LIBRARY ACTION NETWORK tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PARTNERS LIBRARY ACTION NETWORK 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 PARTNERS LIBRARY ACTION NETWORK due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PARTNERS LIBRARY ACTION NETWORK last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PARTNERS LIBRARY ACTION NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Dorothy Steelman.
- Who are the officers and directors of PARTNERS LIBRARY ACTION NETWORK?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PARTNERS LIBRARY ACTION NETWORK have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $328,851, expenses of $300,302 and total assets of $104,239 at year end.
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