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Est.

1967

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Council of Literary Magazines & Presses is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that awarded a total of $533.8K to 70 grantees in 2025. This funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

CLMP PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY OF INDEPENDENT LITERARY PUBLISHERS AND ADVOCATES ON THEIR BEHALF.
Total Funding Given
$533.8K
2025
Grantees funded
70
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
55
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
M
Mary Gannon
Board Member
N
Nick Parker
Board Member
E
Ellis B Levine Esq
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES & PRESSES?
No. COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES & PRESSES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES & PRESSES give?
COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES & PRESSES primarily gives to organizations located in New York, California, and Massachusetts. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES & PRESSES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES & PRESSES fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES & PRESSES make each year?
In 2025, COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES & PRESSES awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $534 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES & PRESSES fund recently?
In 2025, COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES & PRESSES awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include Center for the Art of Translation, ONE STORY INC, and FRACTURED ATLAS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES & PRESSES?
COUNCIL OF LITERARY MAGAZINES & PRESSES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.