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EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN PUBLISHERS
TEMPE, AZ · EIN 952970829 · Form 990 · FY2020 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.ecpa.org
revenue
$712K
expenses
$644K
net assets
$238K
employees
5
volunteers
11
program ratio
62%
mission · from form 990

EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION IS AN INTERNATIONAL NOT-FOR- PROFIT TRADE ASSOCATION SERVING THE CHRISTIAN PUBLISHERS INDUSTRY.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is a nonprofit trade organization that supports member companies involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content globally. Founded in 1974, ECPA provides networking, advocacy, and information resources to enhance the effectiveness of its members in delivering transformational Christian literature.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Christian Book Awards
Recognizes excellence in Christian literature across multiple categories, honoring the best books of the year.
Leadership Summit
An annual event that brings together leaders in the Christian publishing industry for networking and professional development.
The Christy Award
Acknowledges outstanding Christian novels and their impact on contemporary culture.
Top Shelf Book Cover Awards
Celebrates the best book designs in Christian publishing, awarded annually.
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Christian Literary Awards & Recognition 10 activities
    • Administering Christian Book Awards
      Annually presents the Christian Book Award since 1978, honoring the "best of the year" in 12 nonfiction categories and naming the Christian Book of the Year. This includes selecting finalists and announcing winners.
    • Administering Christian Book Awards
      Annually presents the Christian Book Award since 1978, honoring the "best of the year" in 12 nonfiction categories and naming the Christian Book of the Year. This includes selecting finalists and announcing winners.
    • Administering Milestone Sales Awards
      Recognizes significant sales achievement in Christian literature through Milestone Sales Awards at four levels: Bronze (100,000 sold), Gold (500,000 sold), Platinum (1 million sold), and Diamond (10 million sold).
    • Administering Milestone Sales Awards
      Recognizes significant sales achievements in Christian literature through Milestone Sales Awards at four levels: Bronze (100,000 sold), Gold (500,000 sold), Platinum (1 million sold), and Diamond (10 million sold).
    • Administering The Christy Award
      Annually presents The Christy Award since 1999 to top Christian novels in nine fiction categories, including The Christy Book of the Year and the Amplify Award, which is presented to a Christy Award nominee.
    • Administering The Christy Award
      Annually presents The Christy Award since 1999 to top Christian novels in nine fiction categories, including The Christy Book of the Year and the Amplify Award, which is presented to a Christy Award nominee.
    • Administering Top Shelf Book Cover Awards
      Annually presents the Top Shelf Book Cover Awards at ECPA PubU in four categories: Non-Fiction, Fiction, Bibles, and Children, honoring the best book and Bible designs.
    • Administering Top Shelf Book Cover Awards
      Annually presents the Top Shelf Book Cover Awards at ECPA PubU, honoring the best book and Bible designs in four categories: Non-Fiction, Fiction, Bibles, and Children.
    • Publishing Bestseller Lists
      Publishes monthly, annual, and seasonal lists of bestselling Christian books across 15 categories, including fiction, non-fiction, juvenile, young adult, and Bibles, as well as specific lists for holidays like Christmas and Easter.
    • Publishing Bestseller Lists
      Publishes monthly, annual, and seasonal lists of bestselling Christian books across 15 categories, including fiction, non-fiction, juvenile, young adult, and Bibles, as well as specific lists for holidays like Christmas and Easter.
  • Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 5 activities
    • Conducting Industry Research and Benchmarking
      Offers the AAP StatShot, a monthly report with statistical analysis of publishing content production and sales, and commissions consumer surveys and industry benchmark reports based on member needs.
    • Conducting Industry Research and Benchmarking
      Offers the AAP StatShot, a monthly report with statistical analysis of publishing content production and sales, and commissions consumer surveys and industry benchmark reports based on members' market needs.
    • Conducting Industry Research and Benchmarking
      Offers the AAP StatShot, a monthly report with statistical analysis of publishing content production and sales, and develops industry benchmark reports and consumer surveys (e.g., "The Christian Publishers Audience Survey 2023") based on member needs.
    • Providing Industry News and Information
      Provides members with industry news, information, and legal updates through weekly e-newsletters ("Rush to Press"), monthly member newsletters ("E-Link"), and free publications.
    • Providing Industry News and Information
      Provides members with industry news, information, and legal updates through weekly e-newsletters ("Rush to Press"), monthly member newsletters ("E-Link"), and "Legal Updates" publications.
  • Christian Publishing Industry Support 5 activities
    • Maintaining a Job Board
      Provides a job board specifically for positions within the Christian publishing industry.
    • Operating a Job Board
      Provides a job board specifically for positions within the Christian publishing industry.
    • Operating a Job Board
      Provides a job board specifically for positions within the Christian publishing industry.
    • Providing Professional Development and Training
      Offers free webinars on industry topics for members throughout the year and provides programs and services that include training to strengthen Christian publishing.
    • Providing Professional Development and Training
      Offers free webinars on industry topics for members throughout the year and provides programs and services that include training to strengthen Christian publishing.
  • Professional Association Conferences & Events 3 activities
    • Hosting Events and Networking Opportunities
      Hosts various events and networking opportunities for individuals in the publishing industry, including the Leadership Summit, C-Suite Symposium, Publishing University, the annual Art of Writing conference, and Global Collectives at international book and rights fairs.
    • Hosting Industry Events and Networking
      Hosts various events and networking opportunities for individuals in the publishing industry, including the Leadership Summit, C-Suite Symposium, Publishing University, Global Collectives at international book fairs, and the annual Art of Writing conference.
    • Hosting Industry Events and Networking
      Hosts various events and networking opportunities for individuals in the publishing industry, including the Leadership Summit, C-Suite Symposium, Publishing University, Global Collectives at international book fairs, and the annual Art of Writing conference.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$712K
Contributions & grants$68K10%
Program service revenue$644K90%
Investment income$1530%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$644K
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead28%
Fundraising11%
Salaries & benefits$356K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$457K
Cash$346K
Investments$0
Liabilities$219K
Net assets$238K
Liquid reserves6.5 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STANLEY JANTZ PRESIDENT AN 40 $121K
board members · 11
  • BARB SHERRILL — SECRETARY
  • DAN BAKER — TREASURER
  • DAN KOK — VICE CHAIR
  • DOUG LOCKHART — DIRECTOR
  • JEFF CROSBY — CHAIR
  • JEFF JOHNSON — DIRECTOR
  • MARY BURNS — MEMBER AT LA
  • PAUL HENDRICKSON — DIRECTOR
  • PAUL SANTHOUSE — DIRECTOR
  • TAMMY GAINES — DIRECTOR
  • TINA CONSTABLE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • AAP Partner — Collaborates on the StatShot report, a comprehensive statistical analysis of content production and sales in the publishing industry.
  • Asian Christian Rights & Export Fair Partner — Hosts Rights Fairs in Asia.
  • Chicago Rights Fair Partner — Hosts Rights Fairs in Chicago.
  • Christian Book Awards Partner — Highlights award-winning Christian books.
  • Christian Book Awards Partner — Hosts the Christian Book Award program.
  • Christian Book Awards Partner — Hosts the Christian Book Awards to recognize excellence in Christian publishing.
  • ECPA Network — EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN PUBLISHERS is referenced through ECPA, the organization administering the Christian Book Awards and presenting sales milestone awards to member publishers.
  • ECPA Partner — Provides a job board for Christian publishing jobs via jobs.ecpa.org.
  • European Christian Rights Fair Partner — Hosts Rights Fairs in Eastern Europe.
  • Frankfurt Book Fair Partner — Hosts Global Collectives at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
  • London Book Fair Partner — Hosts Global Collectives at the London Book Fair.
  • National Association of Evangelicals Partner — Aligns with the National Association of Evangelicals' Statement of Faith.
  • Publishing University Partner — Offers educational programs for publishers to enhance their skills and knowledge.
  • The Christy Award Partner — Hosts The Christy Award program.
  • Top Shelf Award Partner — Highlights award-winning Christian book and Bible designs.
  • Top Shelf Design Awards Partner — Hosts the Top Shelf Design Awards.