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Nonprofit · EIN 72-1086505

CHIEF OFFICERS OF STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES INC

Also known as COSLA INC

Tax-exempt · LEXINGTON, KY 40507

Financials

$779K$697K2023$913K$788K2024$742K$683K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHIEF OFFICERS OF STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$741,781$683,164$58,617$1,357,453$216,055$1,141,398
December 31, 2024990$912,985$788,042$124,943$1,357,534$298,234$1,059,300
December 31, 2023990$779,165$697,369$81,796$1,140,280$212,017$928,263
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$672,499
Membership dues
$409,500
Program service revenue
$21,108
Investment income
$46,828
Net gain from sales of assets
$593
Other revenue
$1,346

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,500
Travel
$19,276
Program services (functional)
$497,347
Management and general (functional)
$185,817

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,357,534
Total assets, end of year
$1,357,453
Total liabilities, end of year
$216,055
Net assets, end of year
$1,141,398
Publicly traded securities
$1,117,263
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,141,398
Gross receipts
$773,624
Employees
0
Volunteers
7
Year formed
1973
State of legal domicile
LA

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
JAMES RITTERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0
MARY SOUCIEVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0
NATALIE CURRIESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
LORI STOCKMANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0
JULIE WALKERPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
DEBORAH SCHANDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JENNIFER CHILCOATDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
NICOLLE DAVIES TERM ENDED 825PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
3.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JULIE WALKERPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
NICOLLE DAVIESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0
JAMES RITTERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0
MARY SOUCIESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0
LORI FISHERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
NATALIE CURRIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JENNIFER CHILCOATDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JENNIE STAPPPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MICHAEL SCOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIE STAPPPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
0.5$0
MARY SOUCIESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0
JULIE WALKERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3.5$0
JAMES RITTERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0
LORI FISHERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
NICOLLE DAVIESVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0.8$0
MICHAEL SCOTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0
JENNIFER NELSON TERM END 1123PAST SECRETARY
Trustee or director
0.8$0
MARY SOUCIE TERM END 1123PAST DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
201 E MAIN ST STE 810, LEXINGTON, KY 40507-2010
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LORI STOCKMAN, 201 E MAIN ST 810, LEXINGTON, KY 40507
Signed the 990
LORI STOCKMAN, TREASURER
Phone
(859) 514-9151
Return prepared by
BESTEN & DIERUF PLLC

Mission

COSLA'S MISSION IS TO NURTURE STATE LIBRARY ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES AND LEAD WITH A COLLECTIVE VOICE FOR THE NATION'S LIBRARIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PARTNERSHIPS & PROJECTS: SUPPORT OF A NATIONAL COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FOR STATE LIBRARY AGENCY STAFF WITH RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSEEING, IMPLEMENTING, AND/OR EVALUATING CORE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS COMMON ACROSS AGENCIES.
    Expenses $238,534 · revenue $1,346
  • CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS: THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. MAJOR EVENTS INCLUDE A FALL CONFERENCE, CONTINUING EDUCATION FORUM, AND SPRING MEETING.
    Expenses $258,813 · revenue $21,108

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
72-1086505
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
1994
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,357,453
Income (IRS master file)
$773,624

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$741,781$683,164$1,357,453XML
990December 2024$912,985$788,042$1,357,534XML
990December 2023$779,165$697,369$1,140,280XML
990December 2022$988,643$1,008,411$957,083IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 72-1086505).

Questions about CHIEF OFFICERS OF STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES INC

What is the EIN of CHIEF OFFICERS OF STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHIEF OFFICERS OF STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES INC is 72-1086505.
Is CHIEF OFFICERS OF STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
Are donations to CHIEF OFFICERS OF STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHIEF OFFICERS OF STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES INC 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 CHIEF OFFICERS OF STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES INC 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 CHIEF OFFICERS OF STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES INC 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 CHIEF OFFICERS OF STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LORI STOCKMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of CHIEF OFFICERS OF STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHIEF OFFICERS OF STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $741,781, expenses of $683,164 and total assets of $1,357,453 at year end.

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