irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $153KMEMBERSHIP SERVICE: CLMP PROVIDES SERVICES TO MORE THAN 500 INDEPENDENT LITERARY PUBLISHERS. WE CONDUCT AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, MODERATE AND ARCHIVE THREE LISTSERVES, COMPILE AN ANNUAL DIRECTORY OF INDEPENDENT LITERARY PUBLISHERS AND WORK TO COORDINATE PUBLISHERS TO SHARE RESOURCES, NETWORK, AND COME TOGETHER AS A SINGLE COMMUNITY SERVING LITERATURE.
- #2 $155KPUBLIC PROGRAMS: CLMP'S PUBLIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE AN ANNUAL LITERARY WRITERS CONFERENCE, NATIONAL SMALL PRESS AND LITERARY MAGAZINE FAIRS (INCLUDING READINGS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS), AND READING / DISCUSSION EVENTS SUCH AS THE "PERIODICALLY SPEAKING" SERIES AT THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY. MANY OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE THEN MADE AVAILALE TO A LARGER PUBLIC THROUGH THE WEB, IN WRITTEN DOCUMENTS AND IN AUDIO/VIDEO ARCHIVES.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Firecracker Awards
Recognizes outstanding literary works through annual awards in poetry and other genres, promoting visibility for independent publishers and their authors.
Membership Services
Provides services to over 500 independent literary publishers, including an annual conference, moderated listservs, a compiled directory, and resource-sharing coordination.
Public Programs
Organizes national small press and literary magazine fairs, readings, panel discussions, and the 'Periodically Speaking' series at the New York Public Library, with content archived online.
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Administer NYSCA New York State Technical Assistance Program (NYSCA NYTAP)Provides outreach and organizational development services to over 150 independent literary publishers in New York State annually through the NYSCA NYTAP program.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Administer annual Firecracker AwardsRecognizes outstanding contributions in poetry and literary magazines through the annual Firecracker Awards, including honoring works that advance disability poetics and innovative literary forms.
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Conduct research and advocacy for literary publishingConducts research on the literary publishing field and advocates for its cultural significance by informing funders, arts organizations, and policymakers.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Curate and publish reading lists and literary contentHighlights new literary content from member presses and magazines, including curated reading lists for events such as Disability Pride Month.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Host national small press and literary magazine fairs and public readingsOrganizes national fairs, panel discussions, and public readings such as the "Periodically Speaking" series at the New York Public Library, with many events archived online for broader access.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Manage membership services for independent literary publishersProvides services to over 1,000 independent literary publishers, including an annual directory, listservs, newsletters, vendor discounts, and coordination for networking and resource-sharing.
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Arts and Cultural Workforce Training 1 activity
- Offer internships in literary arts administrationProvides compensated internships multiple times per year, offering $1,500 stipends for 10–12 hours of weekly work over three months to train participants in literary arts administration.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Produce newsletters and share community newsProduces and distributes a bimonthly e-newsletter and a twice-monthly member newsletter featuring news, achievements, and opportunities in the independent literary publishing community.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Provide technical assistance and capacity-building resourcesOffers workshops, roundtables, one-on-one consultations, resource libraries, and a publishing contacts database to support independent literary publishers in areas such as contracts, copyright, and distribution models.
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Public Media Funding 1 activity
- Support literary publishers through grantmakingFunds literary magazines and presses through grant programs and awards, supported by philanthropic contributions from individual donors, government agencies, private foundations, and corporate sponsors.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provide digital tools and templates for submissions and circulation managementOffers Submission Manager, a free online system for managing written submissions, a discounted Submittable plan for members, and a low-cost FileMaker Pro circulation database template to support operational efficiency for literary publishers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.47M
Contributions & grants$1.19M81%
Program service revenue$216K15%
Investment income$70K5%
Other revenue$860
expenses
Total expenses$1.63M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead8%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$434K
Grants paid out$869K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.42M
Cash$324K
Investments$1.91M
Liabilities$225K
Net assets$2.19M
Liquid reserves16.4 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| MARY GANNON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $154K |
board members · 11
- BEENA KAMLANI — BOARD MEMBER
- CLARENCE REYNOLDS — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID WILK — BOARD MEMBER
- DEBORAH PAREDEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- ELLIS B LEVINE ESQ — TREASURER
- JUDY HOTTENSEN — VICE CHAIR
- JUSTIN JAMAIL — BOARD MEMBER
- KATIE DUBLINSKI — SECRETARY
- NICK PARKER — BOARD MEMBER
- NICOLE DEWEY — CHAIR
- TOMER INBAR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 52
Who they work with
- AWP Conference Partner — Provides members with waived or reduced registration costs for the AWP Conference.
- Abode Press Partner — Member press with multiple titles featured in CLMP's Disability Pride Month reading list.
- Academy of American Poets Partner — Shared staff leadership and professional continuity with the Academy of American Poets, including roles in content and communications.
- Amazon Literary Partnerships Partner — Corporate sponsor providing support for CLMP programs
- Association of Writers & Writing Programs Network — Lists the AWP Conference and Bookfair as a featured literary event for community engagement.
- Atomic Books Partner — Stockist that carries Elastic and supports the magazine through programming and displays.
- BOA Editions Partner — Member press included in CLMP's Disability Pride Month reading list.
- Bainbridge Island Press Partner — Member press included in CLMP's Disability Pride Month reading list.
- Bellevue Literary Press Partner — Member press with multiple titles featured in CLMP's Disability Pride Month reading list.
- Book*hug Press Partner — Member press included in CLMP's Disability Pride Month reading list.
- Casa Partner — Magazine-focused bookstore in New York City that carries Elastic and supports small magazine publishing.
- Catalyst Press Partner — Member press included in CLMP's Disability Pride Month reading list.
- Chelsea Kern Partner — Programs Director at CLMP who receives internship applications
- Columbia University Partner — Board member Deborah Paredez is an associate professor at Columbia University.
- Copper Canyon Press Partner — Member press included in CLMP's Disability Pride Month reading list.
- East Bay Booksellers Partner — Stockist that carries Elastic and supports the magazine through programming and displays.
- Etruscan Press Partner — Member press with multiple titles featured in CLMP's Disability Pride Month reading list.
- Feminist Press Partner — Member press with multiple titles featured in CLMP's Disability Pride Month reading list.
- Feminist Press Partner — Staff member Alisa Reynya interned at Feminist Press, a nonprofit publisher affiliated with the literary network.
- Frankfurt Book Fair Partner — Provides members with waived or reduced registration costs for the Frankfurt Book Fair.
- Graywolf Press Partner — Board member Katie Dublinski serves as Associate Publisher at Graywolf Press.
- Grove Atlantic Partner — Board member Judy Hottensen is Associate Publisher Emeritus at Grove Atlantic, indicating institutional affiliation.
- Harvard University Funder — Provided generous support for the upcoming third issue of Elastic.
- Host Publications Partner — Member press included in CLMP's Disability Pride Month reading list.
- Ingram Publisher Services Partner — Board member Nick Parker holds a leadership role at Ingram Publisher Services.
- LitNet Network — CLMP Full Members receive membership to LitNet, a network for literary organizations.
- Loblolly Press Partner — Member press included in CLMP's Disability Pride Month reading list.
- Lost City Books Partner — Stockist that carries Elastic and supports the magazine through programming and displays.
- Mary Gannon Government — Executive Director serving as primary contact for press inquiries.
- Milkweed Editions Partner — Member press whose published work was recognized with a CLMP Firecracker Award.
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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.
- Amplification Network for Marginalized Literary Voicesmethodology: amplification_networkBy curating and promoting publications from member magazines and presses, the organization increases visibility and access to underrepresented literary work, thereby sustaining and expanding the reach of independent literary culture because systemic amplification counters structural obscurity in the publishing ecosystem.
- Community of Mutual Support and Collective Capacity Buildingmethodology: mutual_support_communityBy fostering a mutually supportive community among independent literary publishers, the organization strengthens the organizational capacity and sustainability of small presses, enabling a more diverse and vibrant literary landscape because shared infrastructure, resources, and identity enhance resilience and collective impact.
- Ethical Standards as a Foundation for Literary Integritymethodology: ethical_publishing_standardsBy requiring adherence to ethical publishing standards—such as rejecting author-pays models and ensuring editorial independence—the organization safeguards the literary and artistic integrity of member publications, thereby preserving trust and quality within the independent press community because structural safeguards reduce conflicts of interest and promote equitable access.
- Form-Breaking and Non-Traditional Aesthetics as Literary Advocacymethodology: form_breaking_publishingBy championing non-linear, form-breaking design and disability-informed poetics, the organization expands the boundaries of literary expression and accessibility, fostering innovation because challenging normative structures in form and reading practices enables more inclusive and transformative artistic engagement.
- Interdisciplinary Training to Strengthen Literary Infrastructuremethodology: multidisciplinary_trainingBy providing interns with cross-functional experience in literary arts administration, the organization builds pipeline capacity within the independent publishing sector, ensuring long-term sustainability because hands-on, multidisciplinary training cultivates skilled professionals committed to literary mission-driven work.