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ANTHROPOSOPHIC PRESS INC DBA STEINER BOOKS
HUDSON, NY · EIN 131790720 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE X99Z · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · steinerbooks.org
revenue
$654K
expenses
$723K
net assets
$881K
employees
4
volunteers
5
program ratio
84%
mission · from form 990

An independent nonprofit which publishes and distributes the works of Rudolf Steiner and other anthroposophical authors. The Organization is committed to supporting and initiating the development of Anthroposophy as a living, working spiritual movement in America.

profile · synthesized from sources

Nonprofit publisher dedicated to disseminating the works of Rudolf Steiner and other authors in the field of anthroposophy. Produces and distributes books on spiritual science, biodynamics, education, and related topics. Serves a global audience interested in anthroposophical thought and practices.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Book Bundles Program
Curated collections of books grouped by theme such as biodynamics, education, and spiritual science, offered at a discount to support comprehensive study.
SteinerBooks Publishing
Core program focused on publishing and distributing books by Rudolf Steiner and other anthroposophical authors across multiple subject areas including spirituality, education, biodynamics, and the arts.
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Publishing and distributing works of Rudolf Steiner and other anthroposophical authors
      Publishes and distributes books, including The Collected Works of Rudolf Steiner, as well as new releases and digital eBooks, focused on anthroposophy, spiritual science, and related topics. This includes ongoing publication of both foundational and contemporary works within the anthroposophical tradition.
  • Storytelling and Literacy Resource Development 1 activity
    • Publishing and selling children's books and family-focused resources
      Publishes and sells children's books such as the Scoochie Mouse series and resources for families on topics including childrearing, adolescence, parenting, and festival traditions, often aligned with Waldorf educational philosophy.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Offering discounted book bundles and curated collections
      Offers bundled book packages at discounted prices, including curated collections focused on spiritual science and other thematic topics to support comprehensive study and accessibility.
    • Producing and selling annual almanacs and calendars related to biodynamics and spiritual themes
      Produces and sells annual publications including the North American Maria Thun Biodynamic Almanac, the Elsa Beskow Calendar, The Stargazers' Almanac, and The Calendar of the Soul, available in multiple editions and covering both current and historical years.
    • Publishing and selling books on biodynamic farming, gardening, and food systems
      Publishes and sells a range of books on biodynamic practices, including foundational texts like "Agriculture" based on Rudolf Steiner’s lectures, practical guides such as "Biodynamics for Beginners," and cookbooks like "The Biodynamic Food and Cookbook" that integrate biodynamic principles with nutrition and food preparation.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$654K
Contributions & grants$310K47%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$10K1%
Other revenue$334K
expenses
Total expenses$723K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$261K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.16M
Cash$755K
Investments$16K
Liabilities$276K
Net assets$881K
Liquid reserves12.8 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -37.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOHN-SCOTT LEGG Executive Dir. 40 $90K
EDWARD STEPHAN O'REILLY Secretary 40 $64K
board members · 5
  • ALBERT LINDERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
  • BRANKO FURST — BOARD MEMBER
  • STEPHEN SAGARIN — BOARD MEMBER
  • THOMAS SHRAGER — BOARD MEMBER
  • WENDY RACTLIFFE — BOARD CHAIR
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Supadu Partner — Powered by Supadu
  • Supadu Partner — Provides email subscription platform for Sunday Letters
  • Supadu Partner — Provides platform infrastructure for the SteinerBooks website.
strategies · 2

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.

  • Integration of Spiritual Science with Practical Fields
    methodology: spiritual-science_integration
    By linking anthroposophic principles with agriculture, art, and education, the organization advances applied spiritual science, because integrating inner development with practical domains like farming, art, and child-rearing transforms these fields into vehicles for consciousness evolution and regenerative living.
  • Spiritual-Philosophical Publishing for Holistic Understanding
    methodology: spiritual-philosophical publishing
    By publishing and distributing works grounded in anthroposophy—a spiritual philosophy developed by Rudolf Steiner—the organization fosters comprehensive understanding and personal growth, because sustained engagement with diverse perspectives within spiritual science deepens individual and collective spiritual development.