Nonprofit · EIN 54-1571421
ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · SAN DIEGO, CA 92195
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $134,186 | $68,850 | $65,336 | $455,467 | – | $455,467 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $91,985 | $66,074 | $25,911 | $366,482 | – | $366,482 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,140
- Membership dues
- $18,306
- Program service revenue
- $91,611
- Investment income
- $6,074
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $9,055
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $13,400
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $23,643
- Other expenses
- $31,807
- Program services (functional)
- $35,864
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $366,482
- Total assets, end of year
- $455,467
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $455,467
- Cash, savings and investments
- $455,467
- Gross receipts
- $147,399
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alanna Aiko Moore | Executive Director | 3 | $0 |
| Eileen K Bosch | President | 3 | $0 |
| Tina Chan | Vice President / President-Elect | 3 | $0 |
| Christine Wei | Immediate Past President | 3 | $0 |
| Jenay Dougherty | Secretary | 3 | $0 |
| Saira Raza | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Melissa Ernst | Member-at-large | 1 | $0 |
| Maria Shackles | Member-at-large | 1 | $0 |
| Nicky Andrews | Member-at-large | 1 | $0 |
| Azeem Khan | Member-at-large | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alanna Aiko Moore | Executive Director | 3 | $0 |
| Annie Pho | Past President | 3 | $0 |
| Jaena Rae Cabrera | President | 3 | $0 |
| Cynthia Mari Orozco | Vice President / Present-Elect | 3 | $0 |
| Kat Bell | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Neil Ordinario | Member-at-large | 1 | $0 |
| Danilo Baylen | Member-at-large | 1 | $0 |
| Kiyoko Shiosaki | Member-at-large | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Kyung-Eun Breslin | Member-at-large | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 153515, SAN DIEGO, CA 92195-3515
- In care of
- % LESSA PELAYO LOZADA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- PO BOX 1598, SAN PEDRO CA 90733
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Lessa Pelayo-Lozada, PO BOX 1598, SAN PEDRO CA 90733
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Saira Raza, TREASURER
- Phone
- (765) 401-0079
- Website
- apalaweb.org
- Return prepared by
- Grace Javier
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 54-1571421 or by the name ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
APALA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing leadership opportunities through informed dialogue that addresses the needs of Asian
Program accomplishments
- Scholarship, Conference & Travel Awards - APALA providesfinancial assistance to library and information sciencestudents and professionals of Asian or Pacific backgroud who:Expenses $13,400 · grants $13,400
- Literature Awards & Banquet - The Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature honors andrecognizes individual works by Asian/Pacific American authorsthat highlight Asian/Pacific American cultures and experiences.Expenses $12,992
- Member & Public Events - Membership is open to all librarians/information specialistsof Asian/Pacific descent working in U.S. library/information centersand related institutions/organizations, and to others who support the goals of APALA.Expenses $7,772
- Scholarship, Conference, & Travel Awards - APALA provides financial assistance to library and information science students and professionals of Asian or Pacific background: - who are enrolled in, or have been accepted into, a masters or doctoral degree program in library and/or information science at a school accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) - who wish to attend the American Library Association Annual Conference & Exhibition - Who wish to participate in the ALA Emerging Leaders Program - Who are conducting research activities with a contribution toward library and information science in general and APA librarianship in particular - Who wish to enhance enhance their engagement with equity, diversity, inclusion, and justice through professional development and financial assistance Literature Awards & Banquet - Asian/Pacific American cultures and experiences. Each award will be named and given the award seal during the annual APALA Literature Award Ceremony. The winner of each category will receive a plaque and a press release will be sent to various national publications. Member & Public Events - Benefits of membership include: - Discuss problems and concerns of Asian Pacific American (APA) Librarians - Exchange ideas with other APA librarians - Receive support and encourage from APA communities - Participate in the mentoring programs - Seek funding or scholarships - Cooperate with other organizations with similar interests - Join the APALA electronic discussion lists - Receive APALA Membership Directory - Receive APALA Newsletter four times a year Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture is a family literacy program that reaches out to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN) families and their intergenerational community members. Talk Story celebrates and affirms Asian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian intersectionalities through books, oral traditions, art, and more to provide interactive and enriching experiences. Talk Story grant funding supports library and community organization opportunities to highlight APIA and AIAN stories through programs, services, and collection materials. Children and families can connect to rich cultural activities through Talk Story in their homes, libraries, and communities while challenging mainstream Anglocentric literacy practices. We welcome libraries and community organizations to develop their own Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture project to serve family literacy needs.Mentorship Program: The purpose of the APALA Mentoring Program is to provide professional and personal development, inspiration, and encouragement through a supportive mentoring relationship. The specific goals of the program include: - To provide guidance and coaching to library students and new librarians in their careers and growth as professionals. - To foster leadership in APALA, ALA, and other professional library associations. - To facilitate communication between library students, new librarians, and experienced professionals. APALA Career Center: Provides access to job opportunities in the library and information science field as well as career prep resources.Expenses $1,700 · grants $1,000
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 54-1571421
- 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
- 1991
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $455,467
- Income (IRS master file)
- $147,399
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $134,186 | $68,850 | $455,467 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $91,985 | $66,074 | $366,482 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Lessa Pelayo-Lozada | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Lessa Pelayo-Lozada | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 54-1571421).
Questions about ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION is 54-1571421.
- Is ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
- Are donations to ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION 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 ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Lessa Pelayo-Lozada.
- Who are the officers and directors of ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN LIBRARIANS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $134,186, expenses of $68,850 and total assets of $455,467 at year end.
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