Based in CHICAGO, IL, CENTER FOR RESEARCH LIBRARIES operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $8.8M in revenue, $7.8M in expenses, $30.5M in total assets for fiscal year 2025.
TO FOSTER AND ADVANCE SCHOLARLY AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH THROUGH COST-EFFECTIVE, COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE RELIABLE ACCESS THROUGH TRADITIONAL AND ELECTRONIC MEANS OF COLLECTIONS AND CONTENT OF RESEARCH LIBRARY MATERIALS TO SUPPORT RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
How Center for Research Libraries divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
Plus 1 more program. Cost per person served and the full program breakdown are on the full profile.
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8.8M | $7.8M | $30.5M |
| 2024 | $9.1M | $6.5M | $29.6M |
| 2023 | $9.3M | $6.2M | $23.7M |
| 2022 | $9.2M | $6.6M | $31.1M |
| 2021 | $8.5M | $7.2M | $24.6M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $8.5M to $8.8M (+4%), with total assets most recently reported at $30.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
