named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Comments and Criticism
Section publishing short responses (up to 5,000 words) to articles previously published in the journal within the past five years.
Isaac Levi Prize
Biennial $10,000 award for an article on themes related to Isaac Levi’s work, including decision theory, epistemology, and pragmatism, with publication in the journal.
The Journal of Philosophy
Monthly publication of peer-reviewed philosophical articles limited to 12,000 words, focusing on analytic philosophy and interdisciplinary debates.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Academic Research Dissemination 3 activities
- Operation of "Comments and Criticism" sectionHosts a "Comments and Criticism" section that publishes short scholarly responses to articles previously published in The Journal of Philosophy, supporting ongoing academic dialogue and critique.
- Peer review and editorial managementManages the submission and peer review of philosophical papers through a dedicated email address and Memo to Authors guidelines, with an acceptance rate of 4.53% in 2024. Temporarily suspended new submissions from January 16, 2026, to reduce publication backlog, with plans to reopen on August 17, 2026.
- Publication of The Journal of PhilosophyProduces and publishes a monthly academic journal featuring philosophical articles of current interest, with each issue typically containing 56 to 60 pages. The journal promotes interdisciplinary exchange, particularly between philosophy and other disciplines, and manages a rigorous peer-review process, reviewing 750 submissions in 2024 and 403 through July 1, 2025.
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Member-Focused Advertising Services 1 activity
- Advertising salesOffers full-page advertising space (6 inches by 9 inches) for $500 per insertion, providing a service for academic and institutional advertisers.
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Psychoanalytic and Therapeutic Training Support 1 activity
- Awarding the Isaac Levi PrizeFunds and awards the Isaac Levi Prize every three years, a $10,000 grant for scholarly articles in areas related to Isaac Levi's work, including publication of the winning article in The Journal of Philosophy. Recent winners include articles published in 2020, 2021, 2023, and 2024.
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Open Research Infrastructure & Publishing 1 activity
- Open access and self-archiving policyAllows authors to self-archive non-formatted versions of their article manuscripts in institutional or non-profit repositories after a one-year embargo period. Does not charge fees for submission or publication.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Copyright and permissions servicesGrants permission for use of copyrighted material in digital form on a case-by-case basis, supporting reuse and access while protecting intellectual property.
- Production and distribution logisticsContracts with VTeX UAB in Vilnius, Lithuania for typesetting and The Sheridan Press in Hanover, PA for printing. Makes recent issues available for purchase through the Philosophy Documentation Center and archives older articles (at least five years old) via JSTOR.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$352K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$75K21%
Other revenue$277K
expenses
Total expenses$256K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$172K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.76M
Cash$212K
Investments$2.53M
Liabilities$16K
Net assets$2.75M
Liquid reserves128.7 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -10.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALYSSA TIMIN | EDITOR | 35 | $148K |
| AKEEL BILGRAMI | President | 0 | $7K |
board members · 2
- JONATHAN R COLE — Director
- ROGER ALCALY — Director
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Alyssa Timin Partner — Managing Editor responsible for handling advertising inquiries.
- Columbia University Government — Hosts the Journal of Philosophy in the Department of Philosophy at Philosophy Hall
- Columbia University Partner — Host institution from which the journal has been published since its founding.
- Copyright Clearance Center Partner — Handles permissions for reprinting or reusing material from The Journal of Philosophy.
- Isaac Levi Partner — Names the Isaac Levi Prize in honor of philosopher Isaac Levi and focuses submissions on themes from his work.
- Isaac Levi Memorial Fund Partner — Supported by Journal of Philosophy Inc. for its activities.
- JSTOR Partner — Partners with JSTOR to provide access to archived articles.
- Philosophy Documentation Center Partner — Handles subscription orders and distribution for the Journal of Philosophy.
- Philosophy Documentation Center Partner — Manages subscriptions and hosts electronic issues of The Journal of Philosophy.
- The Sheridan Press Partner — Printing contractor based in Hanover, PA.
- VTeX UAB Partner — Typesetting contractor based in Vilnius, Lithuania.
- submissions@journalofphilosophy.org Government — Email contact point for manuscript submissions
strategies · 4
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.
- Advancing Analytic Philosophy Through Quality-Selective Publicationmethodology: analytic-philosophy focusBy selecting papers that make sustained, original contributions within the analytic tradition, the journal advances meaningful philosophical discourse, because a focus on exceptional scholarly quality ensures influence and rigor in the field.
- Interdisciplinary Research Exchange to Expand Philosophical Inquirymethodology: interdisciplinary_research_exchangeBy publishing research at the boundaries between philosophy and other fields, the journal advances philosophical discourse, because interdisciplinary engagement introduces new methodologies and questions that enrich analytic rigor and broaden relevance.
- Supporting Early-Career Philosophers Through Targeted Opportunitiesmethodology: early-career_supportBy limiting eligibility for certain awards to graduate students and recent Ph.D. recipients, the journal fosters the development of early-career philosophers, because targeted recognition reduces barriers to entry and encourages high-quality work at critical career stages.
- Triple-Anonymous Peer Review for Impartial Evaluationmethodology: triple-anonymous-reviewBy implementing a triple-anonymous review process, the journal ensures editorial decisions are based solely on scholarly merit, because removing author identity reduces bias and promotes fairness in the evaluation of philosophical work.