Oclc Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dublin, Ohio, registered in 1970, with $257,747,221 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$257.7M
▲ 3.9% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2023)
$246.7M
Net assets
$360.4M
Employees
993
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Oclc Inc: 89% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Oclc Inc: 18 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Oclc Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Oclc Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Oclc's mission centers on using technology and data to promote access (continued on schedule o)to knowledge. we connect individuals, organizations, libraries, and communities to a vast array of information resources, enabling them to explore, learn, and transform. our network provides access to information on a global scale to enhance and share the collective knowledge of humanity.
Revenue grew from $250.9M (FY2013) to $257.7M (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
4.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$485.8M
Total liabilities
$125.5M
Net assets
$360.4M
Salaries & benefits
$153.2M
62% of expenses
Board members
15
14 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $257,747,221▲3.9% | $246,707,001▲10.3% | $360,381,237▲9.9% | $485,839,522▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $248,040,496▲32.3% | $223,610,873▲8.3% | $327,833,156▲8.9% | $468,922,717▲3.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $187,471,975▼29.3% | $206,526,832▼1.5% | $301,099,437▼6.6% | $455,088,071▼8.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $265,225,166▲26.2% | $209,722,117▼1.6% | $322,305,081▲26.9% | $494,924,030▲14.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $210,147,112▲2.8% | $213,096,462▲2.5% | $253,908,546▲5.8% | $432,272,884▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $204,399,906▼5.6% | $207,918,086▼2.7% | $239,967,105▼3.9% | $423,477,508▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $216,580,020▼13.7% | $213,731,628▼1.3% | $249,771,721▼6.4% | $434,213,056▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $250,945,257 | $216,586,935▲0.3% | $266,911,860▲9.0% | $425,908,617▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $216,000,288▲22.0% | $244,976,563▲3.5% | $391,597,055▲11.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $177,092,597▼3.9% | $236,683,714▼1.2% | $351,228,746▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $184,337,373▼13.0% | $239,662,353▲14.3% | $366,090,416▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $211,884,838 | $209,587,658 | $344,228,778 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Prichard David — $1,347,322 (0.55% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prichard David | President & Ceo | 40 | $1,347,322 |
| Rozek William | Cfo, Treasurer | 40 | $832,584 |
| Murphy Bart | Chief Tech. & Info. Officer | 40 | $765,667 |
| Spayde Tammi | Vp Hr, Marketing & Facilities | 40 | $653,311 |
| Van Lubeek Eric | Vp Global Library Svcs | 40 | $568,239 |
| Presas Julie | Vp & Gen Counsel, Secretary | 40 | $511,266 |
| Nilges William | Vp Membership,research & Bus. Dev. | 40 | $460,285 |
| Sauer-games Mary | Vp Product Management | 40 | $460,023 |
| Bordas Andrew | Vp Mgmt and Customer Operations | 40 | $443,599 |
| Crocco Bruce Vp Library | Svcs For the Americas (exit 07/23) | 40 | $333,553 |
| Livingston Scott | Exec Dir - Marketing | 40 | $298,797 |
| Collins Jennifer | Exec. Dir - Total Rewars & Hris | 40 | $285,681 |
| Grimes Nic | Exec. Dir - Finance | 40 | $279,704 |
| Mcpheron Jon | Executive Dir - Technology | 40 | $264,949 |
| Hibner Timothy | Exec Dir - Data Svcs | 40 | $263,494 |
| Szabo John | Trustee - Audit Chair | 8 | $60,750 |
| Steel Virginia Trustee - | Board, Exec Comm Chair (as of 11/23) | 15 | $44,500 |
| Gray-little Bernadette | Trustee - Vice Chair | 8 | $36,500 |
| Byrd Theresa | Trustee - Governance Chair | 8 | $36,000 |
| Deaton Brady | Trustee | 5 | $34,000 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Sogeti USA | Software Development | $5,660,279 |
| Fusion Technologies-east LLC | Software Development | $2,017,485 |
| Ahead LLC | Software Development | $1,257,445 |
| Test Double Inc | Software Development | $1,150,300 |
| Sodexo Inc & Affiliates | Cafeteria/food Services | $1,094,060 |
6 grants to Oclc Inc totaling $319K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | Research | 2023 | $8,225 |
| Drexel University | Research | 2022 | $19,465 |
| Legal Services Corporation | Civil legal aid | 2020 | $118,344 |
| Legal Services Corporation | Civil legal aid | 2019 | $72,660 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Org | See part iv | 2018 | $30,625 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Org | See part iv | 2016 | $70,000 |
1 grant totaling $8,600 in FY2023. All grants made by Oclc Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Symphony Orchestra Inc | General support | $8,600 |
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Data for Oclc Inc (EIN 31-0734115) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.