Orbis Cascade Alliance

Organization Overview

Orbis Cascade Alliance is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Orbis Cascade Alliance employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Orbis Cascade Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Orbis Cascade Alliance generated $17.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.7m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORBIS CASCADE ALLIANCE IS A NONPROFIT CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN OREGON, WASHINGTON, AND IDAHO. OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE MEMBER LIBRARIES TO ADVANCE INSTITUTIONAL MISSIONS THROUGH COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION. OUR PRIMARY PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDE COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT, COLLABORATIVE TECHNICAL SERVICES, COURIER, ELECTRONIC RESOURCES, INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM, NORTHWEST DIGITAL ARCHIVES, AND RESOURCE SHARING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

INCLUDES THE ELECTRONIC RESOURCE AND E-BOOK SERVICE. THE ORBIS CASCADE ALLIANCE HELPS ITS MEMBERS AND OTHER LIBRARIES IN THE REGION TO PURCHASE ELECTRONIC RESOURCES AND E-BOOKS.THE ALLIANCE'S ROLE MAY TAKE VARIOUS FORMS AND CAN INCLUDE ACTIVITIES SUCH AS RESOURCE SELECTION AND LICENSE & PRICE NEGOTIATION. THE ALLIANCE ALSO WORKS WITH ITS MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND THEIR PATRONS TO PURCHASE ELECTRONIC BOOK CONTENT TO SUPPORT THE MEMBER'S INSTITUTIONAL DEGREE / PROGRAM OFFERINGS BASED ON PATRON USAGE.


INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEMS: PROVIDES A SHARED LIBRARY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM THAT PROVIDES A COMMON PLATFORM AND DATA STRUCTURE THAT CAN BE USED BY ALL ALLIANCE LIBRARIES AT A REDUCED COST.


THE UNIQUE & LOCAL CONTENT PROGRAM PROVIDES FOR DEVELOPMENT, STEWARDSHIP AND DISSEMINATION OF UNIQUE AND LOCAL CONTENT. SERVICES UNDER THE UNIQUE & LOCAL CONTENT PROGRAM INCLUDE: ARCHIVES & MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS, WHICH PROVIDES ENHANCED ACCESS TO THOUSANDS OF ARCHIVAL AND MANUSCRIPT COLLECTIONS IN IDAHO, MONTANA, OREGON, UTAH, AND WASHINGTON THROUGH THE ARCHIVES WEST WEBSITE, AND SUPPORT FOR ARCHIVAL COLLECTION MANAGEMENT AND DIGITAL COLLECTIONS, WHICH SUPPORTS THE CREATION, MAINTENANCE, AND AGGREGATION OF UNIQUE DIGITAL CONTENT HELD BY ALLIANCE LIBRARIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kim Armstrong
Executive Dir.
$204,795
Isaac Gilman
Past-Chair
$0
Sarah Watstein
Chair-Elect
$0
Dalia Corkrum
Secretary
$0
Mark Dahl
Treasurer
$0
Amanda Clark
Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Ebsco Industries Inc
Electronic Resources
$4,361,421
Clarivate Analytics Us Llc
Electronic Resources
$1,311,505
Ex Libris Usa Inc
Electronic Resources
$2,676,267
Proquest Llc
Electronic Resources
$1,318,303
American Chemical Society
Electronic Resources
$1,253,320
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$17,687,215
Investment income $7,891
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$315
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $17,694,791

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Orbis Cascade Alliance has recieved totaling $1,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Eleven Twenty Seven Foundation Tr

Pasadena, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,000
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