named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cliff Becker Prize
Translation prize supporting the publication of literary works
Korean Voices Series
Publishes contemporary and classic works of Korean literature in translation
Marie Alexander Poetry Series
Publishes and promotes contemporary prose poetry through an annual series of book publications
White Pine Press Poetry Prize
Annual award recognizing outstanding poetry manuscripts, including publication and a cash prize
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Advanced Literary Scholarship and Advocacy 2 activities
- Administering the Cliff Becker Book Prize in TranslationSupports the annual publication of a bilingual poetry book through the Cliff Becker Book Prize in Translation, established in 2011 to promote translated poetic works.
- Awarding the White Pine Press Poetry PrizeAdministers and awards the annual White Pine Press Poetry Prize, which includes publication of a winning unpublished poetry manuscript and a $1,000 cash prize, with recognition also given to finalists and runners-up. The 31st Annual Prize was awarded to Elizabeth Chapman for her manuscript "Our Long Float," scheduled for fall 2026 publication.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Operating the Marie Alexander Poetry SeriesRuns the Marie Alexander Poetry Series to promote the appreciation and enjoyment of prose poetry as a literary form.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Publication of poetry, fiction, essays, and literature in translationPublishes and distributes contemporary and classic literary works including poetry, fiction, essays, and literature in translation from diverse international voices, with recent publications spanning authors from Bulgaria, South Korea, Switzerland, Mexico, Chile, and China. The press emphasizes lyrical language, emotional depth, and themes such as faith, intimacy, ecological consequences, and existential uncertainty.
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Literary Publishing and Support Programs 1 activity
- Reviewing unsolicited literary manuscriptsAccepts and reviews unsolicited manuscripts within a three- to six-month window after receipt, supporting access to publication for emerging and unrepresented writers.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$72K
Contributions & grants$67K92%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K3%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$9K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$160K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$159K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -23.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELAINE LAMATTINA | TREASURER | 10 | $9K |
board members · 5
- DAVID LANDREY — DIRECTOR
- GERI GROSSMAN — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY ALBERT — DIRECTOR
- JONATHAN WELCH — DIRECTOR
- SANDRA WHITE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 34
Who they work with
- Academy of American Poets Funder — Financial supporter of White Pine Press
- Amazon Literary Partnership Funder — Financial supporter of White Pine Press
- Andrea Cohen Partner — Contributing blurber for White Pine Press publications.
- Andrew Schelling Partner — Translator of "Songs of Mirabai" published by White Pine Press
- Andy Croft Partner — Provides critical assessment of the poet’s work in a published review.
- Cliff Becker Prize Network — Administers the Cliff Becker Prize as part of its literary programming.
- Companions for the Journey Network — Includes Companions for the Journey as one of its literary series.
- Daesan Foundation Funder — Financial supporter of White Pine Press
- Dara Barrois/Dixon Partner — Contributing blurber for White Pine Press publications.
- Denis Mair Partner — Translator of Luo Ying's "Diary of a Sent-Down Youth" and "Water Sprite" published by White Pine Press
- Facebook Partner — Hosts a Facebook group for supporters and readers.
- Gregory O’Donoghue Partner — Provides critical praise for the poet’s work in a published review.
- Hélène Cardona Partner — Final judge for the 31st Annual White Pine Press Poetry Prize.
- Ian Haight Partner — Translator of works by Hŏ Nansŏrhŏn and Ch’oŭi published by White Pine Press
- Korea Literature Translation Institute Funder — Financial supporter of White Pine Press
- Korean Voices Network — Runs the Korean Voices series as part of its publishing initiatives.
- Linda Gregerson Partner — Provides endorsement for a published volume of poetry.
- Madeleine Campbell Partner — Translator of Aurélia Lassaque's "In Search of a Face" published by White Pine Press
- Marc Vincenz Partner — Author and translator whose works have been published by White Pine Press
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Financial supporter of White Pine Press
- National Endowment for the Arts Government — Dana Gioia, former Director of the National Endowment for the Arts, provided a testimonial for a White Pine Press publication.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Financial supporter of White Pine Press
- Poetry Ireland Partner — Theo Dorgan, former director of Poetry Ireland, provided a testimonial for a White Pine Press publication.
- Rhonda Dahl Buchanan Partner — Translator of Alberto Ruy-Sánchez's "The Jacarandas Whisper" published by White Pine Press
- Robert Alexander Funder — Individual donor supporting White Pine Press
- Simeon Berry Partner — Contributing blurber for White Pine Press publications.
- Suzanne Jill Levine Partner — Translator of Marjorie Agosín's "Notes From the Sea" published by White Pine Press
- T.R. Hummer Partner — Contributing blurber for White Pine Press publications.
- Thomas Smith Partner — Editor of Robert Bly's "The Garden Entrusted to Me" published by White Pine Press
- Tom Phillips Partner — Translator of Kristin Dimitrova's selected poems published by White Pine Press
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Literary Publishing as Cultural Bridgemethodology: literature-as-cultural-bridgeBy publishing translated and diverse literary works, including poetry from underrepresented and non-English-speaking voices, White Pine Press fosters cross-cultural understanding and promotes global cultural awareness, because exposure to international perspectives through literature enables readers to engage with complex social, human rights, and existential issues across boundaries.
- Literature for Social and Ecological Critiquemethodology: metaphorical critique through literary formBy employing poetic form, metaphor, and hybrid genres—such as fabulism and documentary poetry—White Pine Press engages readers in critical reflection on ecological destruction, capitalist consumption, and the human condition, because innovative literary forms can convey systemic critiques more viscerally than expository discourse alone.
- Support for Emerging Poets through Competitive Publicationmethodology: emerging-artist-supportBy awarding an annual prize for unpublished poetry manuscripts, White Pine Press identifies and supports emerging poets through publication and financial awards, because structured recognition lowers barriers to entry in the literary field and amplifies voices that might otherwise remain undiscovered.