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Nonprofit · EIN 33-1313063

LIBRARY SUPPORT NETWORK

Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98107

Financials

$64K$02024$407K$323K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LIBRARY SUPPORT NETWORK by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$406,787$323,120$83,667$148,818$1,147$147,671
December 31, 2024990-EZ$64,004$0$64,004$64,004–$64,004
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$311,421
Program service revenue
$90,200
Investment income
$468
Other revenue
$4,698

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$180,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$180,000
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,700
Occupancy
$758
Travel
$13,286
Program services (functional)
$252,731
Management and general (functional)
$57,839
Fundraising (functional)
$12,550

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$64,004
Total assets, end of year
$148,818
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,147
Net assets, end of year
$147,671
Net assets without donor restrictions
$147,671
Gross receipts
$406,787
Employees
0
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
WA

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JONNA WARDPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$180,000
DAWN COPPINTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JENNI GAISBAUERVICE-PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHRISTINE GILLSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
NATALIE GANZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BRENDA LANGSTRAAT BUIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jonna WardDirector and President40$0
Jenni GaisbauerDirector and Vice President2$0
Dawn CoppinDirector and Treasurer2$0
Christine GillsDirector and Secretary2$0
Brenda Langstraat BuiDirector2$0
Natalie Ann GanzDirector2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5608 17TH AVENUE NW 1857, SEATTLE, WA 98107-5232
In care of
% JONNA W WARD
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JONNA WARD, 5608 17TH AVENUE NW 1857, SEATTLE, WA 98107
Signed the 990
JONNA WARD, PRESIDENT
Phone
(206) 295-6438
Return prepared by
GREENWOOD OHLUND PS

Mission

SUPPORTING PEOPLE WHO RAISE MONEY FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES THROUGH SHARED KNOWLEDGE, PEER CONNECTION, AND COLLECTIVE IMPACT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • COMMUNITY AND LEARNING: THE LIBRARY SUPPORT NETWORK CONNECTS AND EQUIPS THE PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDRAISING THROUGH PEER COMMUNITY, CONVENINGS, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP LEARNING. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE LSN ONLINE COMMUNITY, MONTHLY CONVENINGS, WEBINARS, LEADERSHIP ROUNDTABLES, AND THE INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDRAISING CONFERENCE (IPLFC), WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS, LIBRARY LEADERS, BOARD MEMBERS, AND SUPPORT ORGANIZATION STAFF FROM ACROSS NORTH AMERICA. MORE THAN 1,000 PEOPLE HAVE ENGAGED THROUGH THE VARIOUS LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING 250 CONFERENCE ATTENDEES.
    Expenses $177,672
  • ADVISORY SUPPORT: LSN PROVIDES ADVISORY AND CONSULTING SERVICES TO HELP PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND THEIR FUNDRAISING PARTNERS STRENGTHEN STRATEGY, BOARD LEADERSHIP, ORGANIZATIONAL ALIGNMENT, AND FUNDRAISING READINESS. SERVICES INCLUDE BOARD RETREAT FACILITATION, CUSTOM STRATEGIC PLANNING, AND TAILORED TRAINING FOR ORGANIZATIONS AT KEY MOMENTS OF GROWTH OR TRANSITION. LESSONS FROM THIS WORK INFORM LSN'S BROADER FIELD-BUILDING EFFORTS, HELPING TRANSLATE INDIVIDUAL ORGANIZATIONAL EXPERIENCE INTO PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE FOR THE SECTOR.
    Expenses $52,209 · revenue $90,200
  • FIELD-BUILDING AND COLLECTIVE EFFORTS: LSN LEADS SHARED CAMPAIGNS AND FIELD-BUILDING INITIATIVES THAT HELP PUBLIC LIBRARIES STRENGTHEN FUNDRAISING CAPACITY AND EXPAND AWARENESS OF THEIR VALUE. LIBRARY GIVING DAY PROVIDES FREE CAMPAIGN PLANNING TOOLS, BRANDED TEMPLATES, AND SAMPLE MESSAGING THAT HELP LIBRARIES OF ALL SIZES PARTICIPATE IN A SHARED DAY OF GIVING AND BUILD DIGITAL FUNDRAISING PRACTICES. LSN ALSO ENGAGES PHILANTHROPIC FUNDERS AND SECTOR PARTNERS TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING OF PUBLIC LIBRARY FUNDING NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVESTMENT.
    Expenses $22,850

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
33-1313063
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$148,818
Income (IRS master file)
$406,787

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$406,787$323,120$148,818XML
990-EZDecember 2024$64,004$0$64,004XML

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 33-1313063).

Questions about LIBRARY SUPPORT NETWORK

What is the EIN of LIBRARY SUPPORT NETWORK?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LIBRARY SUPPORT NETWORK is 33-1313063.
Is LIBRARY SUPPORT NETWORK tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to LIBRARY SUPPORT NETWORK tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LIBRARY SUPPORT 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 LIBRARY SUPPORT NETWORK due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LIBRARY SUPPORT NETWORK last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of LIBRARY SUPPORT NETWORK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JONNA WARD.
Who are the officers and directors of LIBRARY SUPPORT NETWORK?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $180,000 (JONNA WARD, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does LIBRARY SUPPORT NETWORK have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $406,787, expenses of $323,120 and total assets of $148,818 at year end.

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