named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Book Publishing Program
Core program publishing literary fiction and nonfiction titles annually, with a focus on works bridging the arts and sciences
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 2 activities
- Publication of literary fiction and nonfiction at the intersection of arts and sciencesPublishes literary fiction and nonfiction that explore the human condition and the connections between the arts and sciences, with a focus on science literacy and ethical responses to suffering and crisis. Has published over 120 books, including award-winning and NEA Big Read-selected titles, and continues to release new works annually.
- Research on literature and the human experience in times of crisisEngages with contemporary literature and global human experiences to explore ethical responses to suffering, despair, and survival in times of crisis, including through the publication of essays and curated literary content.
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Children's Book Distribution Programs 1 activity
- Distribution and promotion of books in academic and public settingsDistributes books nationally through Consortium Book Sales and Distribution and collaborates with academic institutions, medical schools, and community organizations to integrate books into curricula, First Year Experience programs, and public forums. Provides free teaching and reading group guides and participates in national and international events including book festivals and academic colloquia.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Production of BLP Conversations seriesHosts an ongoing online program, the BLP Conversations series, featuring dialogues between artists, writers, scientists, and scholars on the intersection of the arts and sciences, including discussions on topics such as life under totalitarian regimes.
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Textile Waste Diversion and Reuse 1 activity
- Sustainable publishing practicesPrints books on acid-free paper from sustainable sources using soy and vegetable-based inks, and partners with manufacturers that recycle paper waste, aluminum plates, and solvents to minimize environmental impact.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$563K
Contributions & grants$274K49%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$289K
expenses
Total expenses$586K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$206K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$429K
Cash$52K
Investments$0
Liabilities$89K
Net assets$339K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIKA GOLDMAN | PUBLISHER/EDITORIAL DIRECTOR | 43 | $138K |
board members · 14
- ANDREA LOUIE — BOARD MEMBER
- CHARLES PETTY — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL RAY — TREASURER
- GLORIA JACOBS — PRESIDENT
- JAN T VILCEK MD PHD — CHAIR
- JEROME LOWENSTEIN MD — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHLEEN MASTERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- LAWRENCE H BUDISH — BOARD MEMBER
- LIZ GREFRATH — SECRETARY
- MARTIN J BLASER MD — BOARD MEMBER
- MIEKO WILLBOUGHBY — BOARD MEMBER
- NATHAN EPSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- NICHOLAS FOX WEBER — BOARD MEMBER
- ROBERT KERTZNER MD — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 36
Who they work with
- Adi Magazine Partner — Published preview essays from _To See Beyond_
- Aeon Partner — Published preview essays from _To See Beyond_
- Agni Partner — Published preview essays from _To See Beyond_
- American Physical Society Partner — Presented staged readings of plays by David C. Cassidy and Dava Sobel before meetings of the American Physical Society.
- Art Resources Transfer Partner — Donated books to support its cultural and educational initiatives.
- Books for Africa Partner — Donated books to support its mission of distributing literature to African communities.
- Books for Asia Partner — Donated books to support its mission of providing educational materials across Asia.
- Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism Partner — Collaborates with faculty members from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism for the BLP Conversations series.
- Compass Partner — Published preview essays from _To See Beyond_
- Consortium Book Sales and Distribution Partner — Distributes BLP's books nationwide to bookstores, libraries, and specialty markets.
- DC Books to Prisons Partner — Donated books to support its prison literacy and reading programs.
- Daniel Hahn Partner — Translator who worked with Bellevue Literary Press on the English translation of "Tarantula."
- Emergence Magazine Partner — Published preview essays from _To See Beyond_
- Feminist Press at CUNY Network — Gloria Jacobs, a board member of BLP, previously served as Executive Director of Feminist Press at CUNY, indicating organizational alignment in literary and social mission.
- Housing Works Partner — Donated books to support its programs serving people affected by HIV/AIDS and homelessness.
- International Book Bank Partner — Donated books to support its international book distribution efforts.
- Largehearted Boy Partner — Hosted Stephen O’Connor’s playlist for _We Want So Much to Be Ourselves_.
- Literary Hub Partner — Published Stephen O’Connor’s essay on redeeming Freud through fiction.
- Literary Hub Partner — Published preview essays from _To See Beyond_
- Little Free Library Partner — Donated books to support its community-based book-sharing program.
- Los Angeles Times Network — Covered Bellevue Literary Press in a feature on independent publishers by Carolyn Kellogg.
- Melinda Hall Partner — Photographer who provided event photography for the Spring Fête.
- National Endowment for the Arts Partner — Collaborates on the Big Read program, selecting Krivak's novel The Bear for nationwide community reading and discussion.
- New York Review of Books Partner — Published preview essays from _To See Beyond_
- New York University School of Medicine Government — Former institutional home where BLP was housed within the Division of Medical Humanities; ongoing collaboration includes author lectures and participation in medical ethics programs.
- New York University School of Medicine Government — Original institutional home of Bellevue Literary Press; supported its founding and early development.
- Orion Partner — Published preview essays from _To See Beyond_
- Pittsburgh Review of Books Partner — Published preview essays from _To See Beyond_
- Project Cicero Partner — Donated books to support its efforts to stock classroom libraries in underserved New York City schools.
- University of Pennsylvania High School Bioethics Project Partner — Partnered to distribute teaching guides through its curriculum.
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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.
- Arts-Sciences Integration to Deepen Human Understandingmethodology: arts-sciences integrationBy integrating the arts and sciences in literary publishing, we produce deeper insight into the human experience and foster interdisciplinary dialogue, because combining humanistic and scientific perspectives reveals complex dimensions of meaning that neither field could achieve alone.
- Community Engagement Through Shared Literary Experiencemethodology: community-engaged educationBy involving diverse communities in reading and discussing significant literary works, we produce broader public dialogue and educational impact, because shared narrative experiences foster collective meaning-making across varied settings including schools, prisons, and rural communities.
- Literary Narrative as a Tool for Exploring Trauma and Resistancemethodology: literary-exploration-of-historical-traumaBy using narrative fiction and personal stories to explore historical trauma and crisis, we produce understanding of moral, psychological, and societal impacts, because literature enables empathetic engagement with difficult truths and models resilience as a form of resistance.