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Columbia University Press
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 131623968 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE A330 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · cup.columbia.edu
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mission · from form 990

Enhance Columbia University's education mission by acquiring and publishing outstanding original works by scholars and others that contribute to an understanding of global human concerns. Columbia University Press became part of the Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York on 1/1/2016.

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Columbia University Press publishes scholarly books and academic works that advance knowledge in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. As part of Columbia University, it supports the institution's educational mission by disseminating original research and scholarship to global audiences. The press provides supplemental educational resources for instructors and students to accompany many of its publications.

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What they call their work

Supplemental Educational Resources
Provides downloadable teaching materials, lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, sound recordings, and instructor manuals to support classroom use of published titles.
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What they do

  • Literary and Cultural Publishing 3 activities
    • Distribution and dissemination of published works
      Distributes books through seasonal catalogs sent to over 20,000 individuals, bookstores, and institutions, and lists all titles on its website. Also provides digital publishing services including conversion, production, and distribution to dozens of e-book vendors globally for partner presses.
    • Publication of scholarly books across academic disciplines
      Publishes approximately 190–200 new scholarly and professional books annually in fields including history, sociology, politics, economics, Asian studies, science, philosophy, religion, film and media studies, literary studies, and social work. The press emphasizes empirically grounded, theoretically generative, and interdisciplinary research that contributes to global understanding.
    • Publication of specialized book series and imprints
      Produces focused publishing programs through thematic series and imprints such as Black Lives in the Diaspora, East European Monographs, Columbia Business School Publishing, and Wallflower, which target specific scholarly communities and intellectual traditions, including critical theory, business innovation, cinema studies, and diasporic Black experiences.
  • Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
    • Provision of supplemental educational materials for published works
      Provides downloadable instructor resources such as teacher's guides, lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations, appendices, business valuation models, and other supplementary content to support classroom use of its books.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Development and maintenance of digital reference resources
      Creates and maintains authoritative digital reference works including The Columbia Encyclopedia, Granger’s Index to Poetry, The Columbia Gazetteer of the World, and encyclopedias in Asian studies. Pioneered digital academic publishing through platforms like Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO) and Columbia Granger’s World of Poetry.
    • Production of academic ebooks and digital reading platforms
      Publishes ebooks in EPUB and PDF formats and offers browser-based access to purchased content. Developed a dedicated ebook reading app in partnership with Glassboxx to enhance digital reader experience.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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6 years on record · 2019–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • AKEEL BILGRAMI — BOARD MEMBER
  • ANNE R SULLIVAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRAD HEBEL — DIRECTOR, SALES & OPERATIONS
  • ELLEN ADLER — BOARD MEMBER
  • JENNIFER CREWE — PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
  • PETER OSNOS — BOARD MEMBER
  • RICHARD BULLIET — BOARD MEMBER
  • TED NARDIN — BOARD MEMBER
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Who they work with

  • Agenda Publishing Partner — Co-publisher or distribution partner for select titles
  • Agenda Publishing Partner — Distributes publications for Agenda Publishing, an independent publisher of books and journals in economics, political economy, and philosophy.
  • Amazon Kindle Partner — Ebook distribution vendor for Columbia University Press in multiple countries
  • Apple Partner — Ebook distribution vendor for Columbia University Press
  • Association for Asian Studies Partner — Distributes publications for the Association for Asian Studies, a scholarly organization focused on the study of Asia.
  • Association for Asian Studies Partner — Distributes titles from Association for Asian Studies through Columbia University Press.
  • Austrian Film Museum Partner — Distributes publications for the Austrian Film Museum, which publishes books on film history and major film artists.
  • Barnes & Noble Nook Partner — Ebook distribution vendor for Columbia University Press
  • Brad Hebel Partner — Contact person for distribution services at Columbia University Press
  • Columbia Books on Architecture and the City Partner — Collaborates with Columbia Books on Architecture and the City to publish works that expand architectural discourse.
  • Columbia Business School Network — Collaborates through the Columbia Business School Publishing imprint to publish books bridging academic research and business practice.
  • Columbia Business School Network — Collaborates through the Columbia Business School Publishing imprint.
  • Columbia School of Social Work Partner — collaborates with the Press on the development and publication of social work texts
  • Columbia University Government — Relies on the Columbia University community to support publishing mission.
  • Columbia University Network — Member of Columbia University's academic publishing network
  • Committee on Global Thought at Columbia Partner — sponsors the Kenneth J. Arrow Lectures, published by the Press
  • DeGruyter Partner — Library ebook distribution vendor for Columbia University Press
  • EBSCO Partner — Library ebook distribution vendor for Columbia University Press
  • Edelweiss Partner — Platform used to distribute catalogs to booksellers and industry professionals.
  • Eris Partner — Distributes publications for Eris, an independent press based in London that publishes art, literature, and nonfiction with a focus on politics and philosophy.
  • Eris Partner — Distributes titles from Eris through Columbia University Press.
  • Fernwood Publishing Partner — Distributes publications for Fernwood Publishing, a political publisher that produces critical books challenging oppression and exploitation.
  • Floating Opera Press Partner — Distributes publications for Floating Opera Press, a Berlin-based publisher of contemporary criticism and artists’ books focused on underrepresented voices in culture and politics.
  • Floating Opera Press Partner — Distributes titles from Floating Opera Press through Columbia University Press.
  • Glassboxx Partner — Technology partner for developing and powering the Columbia University Press ebook app and delivery system
  • Google Play Partner — Ebook distribution vendor for Columbia University Press
  • Harrington Park Press Partner — Distributes publications for Harrington Park Press, a specialized academic publisher focused on LGBTQ diversity, equality, and inclusivity.
  • Howard University Partner — co-developed the Black Lives in the Diaspora book series
  • Issuu Partner — Platform used to host and distribute digital catalogs.
  • JSTOR Partner — Library ebook distribution vendor for Columbia University Press
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How they approach the work

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  • Interdisciplinary and Transnational Scholarship Integration
    methodology: transnational_interdisciplinary_scholarship
    By curating interdisciplinary and transnational perspectives—particularly in architecture, Asian studies, and sociology—the press enables more comprehensive understandings of global challenges and cultural evolution, because complex human concerns are best examined through multiple converging fields and geographies.
  • Scholarly Publishing as Knowledge Advancement
    methodology: scholarly_publishing
    By publishing original, research-based works in the humanities and social sciences, especially those with empirical depth and theoretical innovation, Columbia University Press advances scholarship and promotes understanding of complex societal, geopolitical, and cultural issues because such rigorous dissemination strengthens global academic discourse and educational impact.
  • Subsidized Dissemination of High-Impact Scholarly Work
    methodology: scholarly-subsidy model
    By financially supporting the publication of specialized scholarly books with limited commercial viability, the press ensures the circulation of knowledge-critical works that might otherwise remain unpublished, because advancing knowledge requires prioritizing intellectual value over market demand.