named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
One Story
Flagship publication that releases one high-quality, previously unpublished short story every three weeks, totaling 15 issues per year, distributed via mail and online.
One Teen Story
Companion magazine to One Story, publishing literary fiction for and about teenagers, released three times per year.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 3 activities
- Accept and publish unsolicited short story submissionsAccepts free short story submissions twice per year via Submittable, with a commitment to publishing new voices and maintaining an open submission process.
- Provide open-source submission management tools to literary publishersMakes its online submission system, Submission Manager, available as a free, open-source tool for other literary magazines and nonprofit organizations to use.
- Publish and distribute one short story per month via print subscriptionPublishes one unique short story per month in a print magazine format, distributed to subscribers, with a history of over 300 issues since 2002, each featuring a different author. The publication is delivered in a 5x7 chapbook format.
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 2 activities
- Host free writing contest for teen writersOrganizes and hosts an annual free writing contest for teen writers (ages 13–19) through its One Teen Story publication, selecting and publishing winning stories.
- Publish and support teen-authored short fiction through One Teen StoryProduces and professionally edits One Teen Story, publishing three short stories annually selected through a free writing contest for writers aged 13–19, and pays teen authors for their work.
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Emerging Filmmaker Support Programs 2 activities
- Offer educational fellowships and apprenticeships for writers and publishersProvides a one-year educational fellowship for writers, a nine-month apprenticeship program for students from underrepresented groups in publishing, and a fellowship named after Adina Talve-Goodman focused on identity and embodiment.
- Provide scholarships and fellowships for BIPOC authorsOffers financial scholarships and two fellowships for BIPOC authors to attend its annual Writers’ Conference in New York City, promoting diversity and inclusion in literary spaces.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Offer accessible writing education to adult writersProvides high-level writing education through accessible classes for thousands of adult writers, fostering skill development and community engagement.
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Literary Publishing and Support Programs 1 activity
- Provide professional development and support to emerging authorsOffers published authors editing, mentoring, assistance with literary representation, placement in other venues, and publicity through events and social media to support their professional growth.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$514K
Contributions & grants$330K64%
Program service revenue$188K37%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$-4K
expenses
Total expenses$504K
Program expenses69%
Admin / overhead25%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$263K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$121K
Cash$94K
Investments$0
Liabilities$101K
Net assets$20K
Liquid reserves2.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +35.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HANNAH TINTI | DIRECTOR | 20 | $52K |
| MARIBETH BATCHA | DIRECTOR | 20 | $27K |
board members · 5
- DANI SHAPIRO — DIRECTOR
- JULIE BARER — CHAIR
- KEVIN REYMOND — TREASURER
- NICOLE ARAGI — DIRECTOR
- ROBERT RAICH — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Amazon Literary Partnership Funder — Supports nonprofit literary organizations like One Story that champion writers and diversity in storytelling.
- Association of Writers & Writing Programs (AWP) Funder — Awarded the Small Press Publisher Award to One Story in 2014 for publishing innovative authors.
- Best American Short Stories Network — One Story is frequently included in Best American Short Stories anthologies, with multiple stories annually recognized as distinguished or selected for inclusion.
- CLMP Professional Development Consulting Program Funder — Provides funds for professional consulting to improve organizational operations, including marketing, fundraising, and diversity initiatives.
- Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP) Funder — Awarded the Firecracker Award to One Story in 2018 for contributions to literary culture.
- DAG Foundation Funder — Provided a one-time grant to One Story in 2024 to support early-career and emerging literary artists.
- Devin Emke Partner — Webmaster who developed the online submission system and communication infrastructure for One Story
- Lit Hub Partner — Hosts and publishes Lauren Groff’s speech from the One Story Debutante Ball.
- National Endowment for the Arts Funder — Provides project funding for the publication of One Story and One Teen Story, and awarded a 2020 CARES grant for educational programming.
- New York State Council on the Arts Government — Grants funder supporting One Story
- O. Henry Prize Stories Network — One Story is regularly represented in the O. Henry Prize Stories anthology through publication of award-recognized stories.
- Poets House Partner — Co-hosts a reading and discussion event with One Story for Pemi Aguda's debut novel.
- Pushcart Prize Network — One Story has had multiple issues recognized in the Pushcart Prize anthologies, including Special Mentions and featured stories.
- Submittable Partner — Platform used for receiving short story submissions
- TRAVIS EISENBEE Partner — Reader who values the diversity and literary quality of One Story publications.
- The Lily Auchincloss Foundation Funder — Provides grants to support arts organizations in New York City, including One Story.
- The Whiting Foundation Funder — Awarded funding through the Whiting Magazine Prize, providing up to $20,000 per year in 2020, 2021, and 2022.
- Whiting Foundation Funder — Awarded the Whiting Literary Magazine Prize to One Story in 2020 for nurturing writers.
- Whiting Foundation Funder — Grants funder supporting One Story
strategies · 3
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.
- Author Exclusivity to Amplify New and Diverse Voicesmethodology: first-publication equityBy publishing each author only once, the organization increases equity in literary representation and fosters stylistic diversity because limiting repeat publications prioritizes the discovery of new voices and prevents dominance by established writers.
- Mail-Based Distribution to Create Intimate Reading Experiencemethodology: mail-based distributionBy delivering print magazines by mail in a letter-like format, the organization enhances reader connection to the story and author because the personal, tactile experience mimics correspondence and fosters a sense of intimacy akin to receiving a letter from a friend.
- Single-Story Focus to Deepen Literary Engagementmethodology: single-story immersionBy publishing one high-quality short story at a time, the organization fosters deep reader and writer engagement with individual works, enabling immersive literary connection and emotional transportation because concentrated attention enhances the impact and meaning of each story.