Good News Publishers
Crossway is a not-for-profit Christian publishing ministry of Good News Publishers that exists to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ through publishing and other means, in order, by God's grace: to bring people to Christ as their Lord and Savior; to help Christians and the church grow in knowledge and understanding of the Christian life; to bear witness to God's truth, beauty, and holiness, and to the lordship of Christ in every area of life; and to glorify our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in every way.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$76.8M
+21.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$20K
+11.9% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+11.9% YoY
About Good News Publishers
Based on IRS filings
Good News Publishers is a nonprofit organization, based in WHEATON, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $76.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $389K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $76,782,842 | $63,015,779 | $47,984,740 |
| Revenue | $62,229,488 | $43,601,697 | $31,101,737 |
| Expenses | $51,879,682 | $37,224,376 | $28,322,039 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $389,355 | $529,577 | $179,199 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Good News Publishers
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Kregel Publications ($19,908).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kregel Publications Grand Rapids, MI | Distribution of books | $19,908 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Jones | Board Member, Chief Publishing Officer | 40 | $293,949 |
| James Fellowes | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Josh Dennis | Chairman of the Board, President, CEO | 40 | $455,580 |
| Lane T Dennis | Board Member, Executive Advisor | 20 | $204,057 |
| M Ebeth Dennis | Secretary, Associate Consultant (part year) | 10 | $151,572 |
| Dane Ortland | Board Member | 5 | $13,790 |
| Eric Channing | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Jon Dennis | Board Member | 5 | $7,396 |
| Matt Roberts | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Peter Hubbard | Board Member | 5 | — |
| R Kent Hughes | Board Member | 5 | $4,800 |
| Wayne Grudem | Board Member | 5 | $4,800 |
| Andrew Tebbe | Chief Communications Officer (part year) | 40 | $289,655 |
| Dan Kok | Secretary, Exec. VP Operations | 40 | $263,812 |
| Daniel Bush | Chief Communications Officer | 40 | $275,750 |
| Justin Taylor | Exec. VP Book Publishing | 40 | $278,090 |
| Paul Thomas | Sr. VP Finance & Asst. Treasurer | 40 | $253,688 |
| Douglas O'Donnell | Sr. VP Bible Publishing | 40 | $235,598 |
| Randall D Jahns | Sr. VP Global Ministry | 40 | $246,788 |
| Anthony Gosling | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $242,211 |
| Daniel Farrell | Sr VP of Creative | 40 | $191,264 |
| Mark Hendrie | VP of Information Technology | 40 | $176,579 |
| Matt Tully | Sr VP of Book & Audio Publishing | 40 | $188,056 |
| Robert Ratleph | VP of Software Development | 40 | $181,373 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Good News Publishers?
As of 2025, Good News Publishers holds $76.8M in total assets with $62.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $20K in 2025.
Where does Good News Publishers operate?
Good News Publishers has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Michigan.
What size grants does Good News Publishers award?
In 2025, Good News Publishers awarded 1 grants totaling $20K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Good News Publishers's EIN?
Good News Publishers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-1143987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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