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Human Resources Director

American Library Association · Education · $40.4M budget · 224 staff · Since 1876

Why American Library Association

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Supports and improves library services and the profession through leadership, advocacy, and publishing to enhance learning and ensure information access for all.

  • Mutual membership benefit programs, general/other: membership services provided in conjunction with member participation. Personal and organizational members totaled approximately 45,000 as of august 31, 2025.$14.4M spent in FY2024
  • Publishing: publishing of trade journals and books to aid the profession. Published trade journals and books on a variety of topics of interest to the profession during the year.$6.6M spent in FY2024
  • Mutual membership benefit programs, general/other: conferences enable members to keep abreast of the latest technological capabilities, new publications, and trends in the profession. Three major conferences, several national forums, and various institutes were held during the year.$5.8M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2023 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Peers pay
$109K–$152K
$10M+ orgs, Chicago
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Pays its leaders
$151K–$225K
10 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$56.2M
spent in FY2023
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
224
employees
6,413 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
78%
of spending
Looks good: 78% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−4%
of revenue, FY2023
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
16 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 16.1 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2023
latest Form 990
Fine: the latest return is for FY2023, 3 tax years back; within 3 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1952
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
Looks goodFineWorth a lookConcernTap a box for the reason.

About the role

The org's own posting, as written

The American Library Association (ALA) is seeking an experienced Director of Human Resources to lead its HR team, oversee Association-wide HR policies and practices, and help shape a workplace where employees can thrive.

Read the original listing on recruiting.ultipro.com

About American Library Association

From its Form 990

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