EIN 23-1876142

University of Pennsylvania Press

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1890
Most recent tax filings
2022-07-01
NTEE code, primary
Notice
This nonprofit is terminated or no longer active
University of Pennsylvania Press may be no longer active or terminated. Either the organization hasn't filed a Form 990 in many years and appears to no longer be active, or they marked in their most recent Form 990 that they have closed down.
Description
The University of Pennsylvania Press publishes upwards of 100 new books and journals a year, with an active backlist of more than 1000 titles. The Press also publishes 15 academic journals, mostly in the humanities.
Related structure
University of Pennsylvania Press is a subordinate organization under University of Pennsylvania (Penn).
Total revenues
$4,237,660
2022
Total expenses
$4,182,792
2022
Total assets
$1,910,965
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at University of Pennsylvania Press

The University of Pennsylvania Press, Inc. (Penn Press) is a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the University of Pennsylvania. Its mission is to disseminate and publish scholarly and academic books, treatises, and other publications of serious literary, scientific or educational merit in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania. Its primary aim is to maintain a publishing program that is influential and innovative, and that addresses the needs of scholars, teachers, students, professionals, and the broader community of readers.Since its inception in 1890, Penn Press has published many scholarly and influential books. It still has over 3500 titles on its active back list and publishes approximately one hundred new titles annually. One of the Press's earliest publications, The Philadelphia Negro by W.E.B. DuBois, is still considered a landmark in the study of black problems and pernicious and persistent effects of racism. Books published by the Penn Press regularly win prizes in their fields of scholarship. Many others are successful in making the work of scholars and researchers accessible to the lay person. The Press serves over 500 customers, wholesale and retail, including college bookstores in all regions of the country.The Press does not receive regular grants from any foundation. Revenues are generated from the sale of books. As of 7/1/2022 the Penn Press has merged with the University of Pennsylvania.

Who funds University of Pennsylvania Press

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The George Washington University (GWU)Subaward$777,000

Personnel at University of Pennsylvania Press

NameTitleCompensation
Walter BigginsEditor in Chief$0
Clint KimberlingMarketing Director$0
Elizabeth M GloverProduction Manager$0
Joseph G GuttmanBusiness Manager$0
Lily SimmonsDigital Asset Manager
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for University of Pennsylvania Press

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$928,628
Program services$2,843,740
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$465,292
Total revenues$4,237,660

Form 990s for University of Pennsylvania Press

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-072023-09-27990View PDF
2022-062023-05-09990View PDF
2021-062022-05-10990View PDF
2020-062021-05-18990View PDF
2019-062020-08-27990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like University of Pennsylvania Press

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Maine Media Workshops CollegeRockport, ME$3,411,239
Womens Audio MissionSan Francisco, CA$2,675,926
Clark Art InstituteWilliamstown, MA$8,296,004
MindLeapsNew York, NY$1,150,141
Paris Review FoundationNew York, NY$3,686,959
The Medical LetterNew Rochelle, NY$4,609,890
National Theatre School of Canada (NTS)Canada, $7,686,834
Monthly Review FoundationNew York, NY$2,200,301
The American Independent FoundationWashington, DC$4,909,163
Skowhegan School of Painting and SculptureNew York, NY$5,437,614
Data update history
July 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 1, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 9, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $425,000 from The George Washington University (GWU)
July 17, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsChapter / child organizations
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedOperates internationallyState / local levelNo full-time employeesTerminated
General information
Address
3905 Spruce St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
County
Philadelphia County, PA
Website URL
pennpress.org/ 
Phone
(215) 898-6261
IRS details
EIN
23-1876142
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1890
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
NAICS code, primary
6116: Other Schools and Instruction
Parent/child status
Subordinate organization
Free account sign-up

Want updates when University of Pennsylvania Press has new information, or want to find more organizations like University of Pennsylvania Press?

Create free Cause IQ account