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EVERGREEN REVIEW INC

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY · EIN 133981873 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A33 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · evergreenreview.com
revenue
$105K
expenses
$102K
net assets
$-8K
employees
0
program ratio
82%
mission · from form 990

TO PUBLISH DARING WORK THAT INTEROGGATES IDENTITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF LITERARY FORMS: ONLINE ONLY, HOWEVER VIGOROUS AND INNOVATIVE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Evergreen Review is a nonprofit literary magazine publishing daring fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that interrogates identity through innovative forms. Based in New York and operating exclusively online, it continues the legacy of the original Evergreen Review by featuring both emerging and established international writers. The publication is supported by grants and donations and also releases books through its Foxrock Books imprint.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Evergreen Review Magazine
Online literary magazine publishing fiction, nonfiction, and poetry from international writers, continuing the legacy of the original Evergreen Review with a focus on innovative and identity-interrogating work.
Foxrock Books
Book publishing arm of The Evergreen Review, releasing periodic editions of literary works, including titles by Samuel Beckett and Marguerite Duras.
Poetry Submissions Program
Open submission portal for poets to submit unpublished work; curated by Poetry Editor Jee Leong Koh, aiming to feature diverse and compelling voices in contemporary poetry.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Literary Publishing and Support Programs 2 activities
    • Accepting and publishing unsolicited creative submissions
      Accepts submissions of unpublished poetry (5–10 poems), fiction and nonfiction up to 7,500 words, and short videos of approximately three minutes in length, without charging a submission fee.
    • Compensating writers and artists for contributions
      Pays essayists, short story writers, poets, video artists, and other contributors a minimum of $250 per work, ensuring equitable compensation for creative contributions to the magazine.
  • Literary and Cultural Publishing 2 activities
    • Book publishing through Foxrock Books
      Releases new editions of literary works through Foxrock Books, its book publishing arm, including titles by notable authors such as Samuel Beckett and Marguerite Duras.
    • Publishing literary and artistic works online
      Produces and publishes a nonprofit literary magazine online, providing free access to fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and video content from international new and established writers. The magazine was relaunched in 1998 and again in 2017, continuing its mission to explore identity through experimental formats.
  • Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
    • Producing and distributing podcast content
      Produces and releases podcast episodes featuring interviews with writers and cultural figures, public lectures by prominent thinkers, and co-presented content on social and political issues. Audio recordings of live literary performances, including those held in correctional facilities for women, are also shared.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Research publication on video game narrative design
      Produces a publication titled "Das Videospiel" focused on narrative design in video games and accepts submissions of essays, game reviews, analysis, and theoretical writing on video games for potential publication.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$105K
Contributions & grants$105K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$102K
Program expenses82%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising10%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$7K
Cash$7K
Investments$0
Liabilities$15K
Net assets$-8K
Liquid reserves0.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • CHARLES PALELLA ESQ — SECRETARY
  • DALE PECK — BOARD MEMBER
  • DR PAMELA ROSENTHAL — BOARD MEMBER
  • JOHN TROUBH — CHAIR
  • PATRICIA L IRVIN ESQ — BOARD MEMBER
  • PAUL CHAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • TANSY ROSSET — BOARD MEMBER
  • VYJAYANTHI RAO — TREASURER
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Funder — Provided generous support to The Evergreen Review.
  • Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to The Evergreen Review.
  • Gaudy Boy Partner — Publishing partner for Art Director Joy Amina Garnett's forthcoming memoir, indicating a collaborative relationship with the press.
  • Gaudy Boy Partner — Publishing partner for Joy Amina Garnett's forthcoming memoir, The Bee Kingdom.
  • Humanities New York Funder — Provided generous support to The Evergreen Review.
  • Humanities New York Funder — Provides financial support to The Evergreen Review.
  • J. M. Kaplan Fund Funder — Provided generous support to The Evergreen Review.
  • J. M. Kaplan Fund Funder — Provides financial support to The Evergreen Review.
  • Jan Michalski Foundation Funder — Provided generous support to The Evergreen Review.
  • Jan Michalski Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to The Evergreen Review.
  • Jee Leong Koh Partner — Editor responsible for reviewing poetry submissions.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provides financial support to The Evergreen Review.
  • New York State Council on the Arts Government — Provides support to The Evergreen Review with funding from the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
  • Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Funder — Provided generous support to The Evergreen Review.
  • Robert Rauschenberg Foundation Funder — Provides financial support to The Evergreen Review.
  • Singapore Unbound Partner — Co-presents podcast content with The Evergreen Review on topics related to social justice and literature.
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.

  • Amplifying Marginalized Voices to Expand Lived Experience Understanding
    methodology: amplifying_marginalized_voices
    By publishing underrepresented and challenging stories, we deepen public understanding of diverse lived experiences and authentic expression, because centering marginalized voices fosters more inclusive and truthful narratives.
  • Artist-Led Editorial Direction to Align with Contemporary Practice
    methodology: artist-led_editorial_direction
    By integrating artistic leadership through a practicing artist as Art Director, we ensure editorial vision remains grounded in current visual and creative practice, because creative authority enhances authenticity and relevance in literary-artistic curation.
  • Collaborative International Discourse to Amplify Systemic Critique
    methodology: collaborative_discourse
    By co-presenting with international literary organizations, we strengthen critical dialogue around systemic social issues, because transnational collaboration magnifies the reach and impact of radical literary expression.
  • Digital-First Nonprofit Model to Sustain Editorial Freedom
    methodology: digital-first_nonprofit_publishing
    By operating as an online-only nonprofit, we preserve independence and resist commercial pressures, because a non-commercial, accessible platform enables sustained literary experimentation and rejuvenation.
  • Genre-Blurring and Interdisciplinary Innovation as Literary Radicalism
    methodology: literary_radicalism
    By encouraging submissions that blur genres and transcend traditional forms, we challenge literary conventions and expand expressive possibilities, because innovative form and interdisciplinary fusion enable more radical and truthful storytelling.