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NEW YORK BOOK FORUM INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 842807582 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE B92 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · newyorkbookforum.org
revenue
$28K
expenses
$25K
net assets
$94K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

THE MISSION OF NYBFI IS TO DEVELOP PUBLIC INTEREST IN THE PROCESS OF BOOK CREATION THROUGH FORUMS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES IN WHICH ARE DISCUSSED AND DEMONSTRATED ASPECTS OF THE PUBLISHING, MARKETING, MANUFACTURE, PRODUCTION AND DESIGN OF BOOKS AND BY SO DOING ENCOURAGE LITERACY.

profile · synthesized from sources

New York Book Forum is a nonprofit organization that builds connections between the publishing industry and the public, with a focus on promoting literacy. It hosts forums, bootcamps, and events that explore aspects of book creation, production, marketing, and distribution. Through educational programming and partnerships with literacy organizations, the forum aims to increase public engagement with books and support reading across diverse communities.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Green Book Alliance Carbon Calculator
Initiative to measure and reduce the environmental impact of book publishing, launched in partnership with BISG and other industry groups
Literacy Partnerships
Coordinates book donations and collaborates with organizations like Care for the Homeless to provide books to underserved populations
NYBF Bootcamp
Educational workshops on publishing topics such as metadata, marketing, and discoverability for industry professionals and authors
Presidents Night
Annual event featuring high-profile publishing leaders discussing industry trends and innovations
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
    • Distributes books to people experiencing homelessness
      Provides books to children and adults experiencing homelessness through ongoing coordination with Care for the Homeless, offering comfort, inspiration, and moments of escape. The organization has received recognition from the partner organization for this effort.
  • Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
    • Hosts forums and events to promote book publishing and literacy
      Organizes forums, bootcamps, and related activities to discuss and demonstrate aspects of book publishing, marketing, manufacturing, production, and design, with the goal of developing public interest in book creation and encouraging literacy. Events include in-person and virtual programs, such as a Marketing Bootcamp at Macmillan Publishers and discussions on intellectual freedom featuring librarians.
  • Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
    • Offers membership benefits including event access and educational opportunities
      Provides members with discounted access to ticketed programs, priority enrollment in educational seminars, and exclusive social events such as members night social hours.
  • Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
    • Organizes public book-related social and educational events
      Hosts a variety of public events including book swaps, bookstore walks visiting independent bookstores in New York City with photo scavenger hunts, and free public gatherings with optional refreshments. Some events are sold out with waiting lists, indicating high community engagement.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Develops and launches digital tools to support sustainable publishing
      Launched the Green Book Alliance Carbon Calculator, transforming an Excel-based tool into a free, web-based platform accessible to publishers of all sizes. The launch included a live demo event on June 30, 2026, following the tool's release on June 17, 2026.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$28K
Contributions & grants$27K99%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$3151%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$25K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$990
balance sheet
Total assets$94K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$94K
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue -20.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025

Who runs it

board members · 5
  • ALISON GERVAIS — DIRECTOR
  • DIANA GEE — DIRECTOR
  • IRENE CHAN — DIRECTOR
  • JANET MCCARTHY — DIRECTOR
  • KATE DAVIS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 35

Who they work with

  • Afterword Bookshop Partner — Stop on the NYBF Bookstore Walk event
  • BISG Partner — Collaborates with BISG, a founding member of the Green Book Alliance, on sustainability initiatives.
  • BISG Partner — Collaborates with New York Book Forum through shared involvement in the Green Book Alliance.
  • Book Club Bar Partner — Final stop and refreshment location for the NYBF Bookstore Walk event
  • Care for the Homeless Partner — Organization that expressed gratitude to New York Book Forum.
  • Care for the Homeless Partner — Partners with Care for the Homeless to provide books to children and adults experiencing homelessness.
  • Care for the Homeless Partner — Receives coordinated book donations from New York Book Forum.
  • Carolyn Jeziorski Partner — Librarian and speaker participating in a NYBF event on intellectual freedom and book challenges.
  • DOLLY PARTON’S IMAGINATION LIBRARY Partner — Organization listed as a literacy-facing partner offering a free book gifting program for children from birth to age five
  • ECW Press Partner — Co-developed the original Excel-based carbon calculator used as the foundation for the web-based tool.
  • FIRST BOOK Partner — Organization listed as a literacy-facing partner providing books and resources to children in need
  • Green Book Alliance Network — Member of the Green Book Alliance, collaborating on the development and launch of the Carbon Calculator.
  • Jennie Pu Partner — Librarian and speaker participating in a NYBF event on intellectual freedom and book challenges.
  • Jersey City Free Public Library Partner — Board member Kate Davis is affiliated with Jersey City Free Public Library, indicating a public library partnership.
  • Macmillan Publishers Partner — Board members Diana Gee and Alison Gervais (Chair, Membership Committee) are affiliated with Macmillan Publishers.
  • Macmillan Publishers Partner — Hosted NYBF Marketing Bootcamp at Macmillan Publishers facilities.
  • Macmillan Publishers Partner — Hosted a New York Book Forum event.
  • Macmillan Publishers Partner — Hosted an event presented by New York Book Forum.
  • New Society Publishers Partner — Co-developed the original Excel-based carbon calculator used as the foundation for the web-based tool.
  • P&T Knitwear Partner — Stop on the NYBF Bookstore Walk event
  • Penguin Random House Partner — Board member Peggy Samedi, Immediate Past President, is affiliated with Penguin Random House.
  • REACH OUT AND READ Partner — Organization listed as a literacy-facing partner that incorporates books into pediatric care to support early childhood literacy
  • READING RHYTHMS Partner — Organization listed as a literacy-facing partner hosting community "reading parties" centered around shared reading experiences
  • Simon & Schuster Partner — Board member Brigid Black is affiliated with Simon & Schuster, indicating organizational connection.
  • THE ANDREW HEISKELL BRAILLE AND TALKING BOOK LIBRARY (NYPL) Partner — Library listed as a resource provider offering free accessible reading materials for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise unable to read standard print
  • THE BROOKLYN BOOK BODEGA Partner — Organization listed as a literacy-facing partner providing access to books and literacy-based community programming
  • THE CARNEGIE LIBRARIES OF PITTSBURGH Partner — Library system listed as a resource provider with extensive online early literacy resources, including information on talking as an early learning activity
  • THE JERSEY CITY FREE LIBRARY Partner — Library listed as a resource provider offering phonics-focused educational content and book-related events for children
  • THE LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER Partner — Organization listed as a literacy-facing partner dedicated to strengthening adult education and advancing adult literacy in New York City
  • THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY Partner — Library listed as a resource provider encouraging reading for pleasure and reducing access barriers through multilingual resources and early literacy programs
+ 5 more
strategies · 5

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.

  • Civic Education on Intellectual Freedom
    methodology: civic_education_on_censorship
    By hosting discussions with library professionals about censorship, we strengthen public defense of intellectual freedom, because educating communities on these issues builds resilience against book suppression and promotes lifelong reading engagement.
  • Event-Based Community Engagement
    methodology: community-engagement
    By using events—such as walking tours with interactive elements and book exchanges—to bring together the publishing community and the public, we promote reading and books, because experiential participation fosters emotional connection and sustained involvement.
  • Industry-Public Engagement Forums
    methodology: industry-public engagement
    By hosting forums and educational opportunities that connect the publishing industry with the public, we promote literacy and public engagement with books, because direct interaction demystifies the book creation process and fosters a culture of reading.
  • Metadata for Discoverability
    methodology: metadata-for-discoverability
    By improving metadata quality, we increase book discoverability in online marketplaces, because algorithms that govern visibility depend on structured, accurate data—making books more accessible to readers and boosting engagement with literature.
  • Volunteer-Driven Committee Model
    methodology: volunteer_committee_model
    By distributing organizational responsibilities across volunteer committees (Program, Literacy, Education, Communications), we deepen public engagement in our mission, because shared ownership increases commitment and leverages diverse expertise to expand reach and impact.