Council of Literary Magazines
The Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP), formerly known as the Council of Literary Magazines and Presses, is a nonprofit service organization dedicated to supporting independent literary publishers. Founded in 1967, CLMP is headquartered in New York City and serves as a vital support system for small publishers of exceptional fiction, poetry, prose, magazines, chapbooks, zines, and online publications.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
-3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$534K
Grant Count
55
Avg Grant Size
$10K
Mission & Focus Areas
CLMP's mission is to ensure a vibrant, diverse literary landscape by helping small literary publishers work better. The organization communicates the art of literary publishing to readers, writers, booksellers, librarians, educators, funders, and other literary stakeholders, bringing these communities together so that essential literary voices from all corners can reach readers.
Core Program Areas:
Technical Assistance to Independent Literary Publishers: CLMP's primary program provides comprehensive support to independent literary publishers, including regrant programs, one-on-one consultations on marketing, fundraising, distribution, and nonprofit management issues, regular virtual and live roundtables, technical assistance publications and products, and a marketing program to encourage the use of literary journals in academic curricula.
Public Programs: CLMP hosts an annual literary writers conference, national small press and literary magazine fairs featuring readings and panel discussions, and reading and discussion events such as the "Periodically Speaking" series at the New York Public Library.
Awards Administration: CLMP administers the CLMP Firecracker Awards and the Lord Nose Award.
Grantmaking
CLMP administers several grant programs for independent literary publishers:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CLMP serves a nationwide membership of independent literary publishers. The organization's membership includes more than 1,000 organizations and publishers, ranging from those with budgets under $5,000 to those exceeding $1 million. CLMP's region of service is worldwide, though its primary focus is supporting American independent literary publishers.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Financial Position (2024-2025):
- Total Revenue: $1.51M (2024)
- Total Expenses: $1.35M (2024)
- Total Assets: $2.51M (2024)
- Total Liabilities: $166K (2024)
Staff: The organization employs between 5-11 staff members depending on the reporting period.
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, tax-exempt since September 1967. EIN: 52-6074500.
Rating: CLMP holds a 96% rating from independent charity evaluators, earning a Four-Star designation based on strong accountability and financial practices.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,415,077 | $2,510,642 | $2,399,416 |
| Revenue | $1,473,111 | $1,512,677 | $1,165,659 |
| Expenses | $1,631,944 | $1,348,159 | $1,087,460 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $69,871 | $26,136 | $50,160 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Council of Literary Magazines
FACE OUT: Maximizing the Visibility of Emerging Writers
COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Firecracker Awards
COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES
Amount
$2,000 for book categories ($1,000 to press, $1,000 to author/translator); $1,000 for magazine categories
Deadline
November 14, 2026
Lord Nose Award
COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Executive Director: Mary Gannon
Founders (1967): Robie Macauley, Reed Whittemore, Jules Chametzky, George Plimpton, William Phillips
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY GANNON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $131,348 |
| NICOLE DEWEY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JUDY HOTTENSEN | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ELLIS B LEVINE ESQ | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KATIE DUBLINSKI | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| TOMER INBAR | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN JAMAIL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BEENA KAMLANI | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DEBORAH PAREDEZ | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NICK PARKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CLARENCE REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID WILK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
CLMP continues to actively administer grant programs and announce recipients annually:
CLMP Announces Grant Recipients of the 2025 Literary Magazine Fund - Community2025 Literary Magazine Fund grant recipients announced
CLMP Announces Grant Recipients of the 2025 Literary Magazine Fund - Community2024 Literary Magazine Fund grant recipients announced
CLMP Announces Grant Recipients of the 2025 Literary Magazine Fund - Community2023 Literary Magazine Fund grant recipients announced
CLMP Announces Grant Recipients of the 2025 Literary Magazine Fund - CommunityCapacity-building grants awarded to 46 literary publishers across the United States
CLMP to Award Capacity-Building Grants to 46 Literary Publishers Across theThe organization maintains an active membership base of over 1,000 independent literary publishers and continues to provide technical assistance to more than 500 small publishers annually through its core programs.
CLMP to Award Capacity-Building Grants to 46 Literary Publishers Across theData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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