Good News Publishers
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
87% goes to programs $28 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Good News Publishers is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Wheaton, Illinois, registered in 1942, with $62,229,488 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 87% of spending to programs.
1300 Crescent St, Wheaton, IL, 60187 EIN 36-1143987 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$62.2M
▲ 42.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$51.9M
Net assets
$55.1M
Employees
177
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating87% to programs · $28 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Good News Publishers: 87% to programs · $28 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating13 mo reserves · +17% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Good News Publishers: 13 mo reserves · +17% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Good News Publishers: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Good News Publishers: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To proclaim the gospel and the truth of god's word through publishing and all other means.
What they do
Book publishing crossway's book division, launched in 1979, publishes gospel-centered books in print, ebook, and audio formats, focused on proclaiming the gospel and applying god's word to every area of life. recent authors include paul david tripp, kevin deyoung, dane ortlund, nancy guthrie, lydia brownback, jen wilkin, john piper, kent hughes, and joni eareckson tada. in addition to new releases, crossway provides free and discounted books to ministries, supports translation projects, and partners with organizations to extend the reach of biblically faithful resources globally.
Tract publishing founded in 1938 as good news publishers, crossway began by printing evangelistic tracts and continues to distribute them worldwide to churches, ministries, and individuals engaged in gospel outreach. digital and global ministry initiatives crossway invests in digital publishing to expand access to scripture and gospel-centered resources. the esv bible was among the first modern translations released simultaneously in print and digital formats, and today it is freely available online and through mobile apps. crossway also undertakes major global distribution projects, such as initiatives to place bibles in the hands of people who might not otherwise have access to god's word. all of this work is made possible by god's grace, with the aim of honoring our savior and serving his church, for the glory of god alone.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $15.8M (FY2013) to $62.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $21.6MNet assets $55.1M
Operating margin
16.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$76.8M
Total liabilities
$21.6M
Net assets
$55.1M
Salaries & benefits
$20.0M
38% of expenses
Board members
11
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,229,488▲42.7% | $51,879,682▲39.4% | $55,135,040▲23.1% | $76,782,842▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $43,601,697▲40.2% | $37,224,376▲31.4% | $44,785,234▲16.6% | $63,015,779▲31.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $31,101,737▲1.6% | $28,322,039▲6.9% | $38,407,913▲7.8% | $47,984,740▲8.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $30,597,185▲6.6% | $26,494,943▲23.3% | $35,628,215▲13.0% | $44,141,237▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $28,694,865▲35.2% | $21,479,952▲9.6% | $31,525,973▲29.7% | $41,771,923▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $21,226,004▼5.2% | $19,600,763▼3.0% | $24,311,060▲7.2% | $33,365,864▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $22,396,760▲2.0% | $20,213,635▲3.9% | $22,685,819▲10.6% | $29,230,056▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $21,963,572▲12.0% | $19,452,967▲9.7% | $20,502,694▲14.0% | $28,501,954▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $19,618,807▼3.7% | $17,738,544▼3.0% | $17,992,089▲11.7% | $24,293,864▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2015 | $20,372,660▲13.9% | $18,279,920▲17.6% | $16,111,826▲14.9% | $21,803,274▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $17,885,849▲13.3% | $15,547,344▲3.5% | $14,019,086▲20.0% | $20,516,644▼5.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $15,786,186 | $15,025,156▲2.3% | $11,680,581▲7.0% | $21,595,037▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $14,688,898▲9.6% | $10,919,551▲11.3% | $19,300,299▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $13,407,498▼1.3% | $9,806,793▲16.8% | $19,669,424▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $13,581,591▲33.6% | $8,394,011▲3.3% | $19,256,176▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $10,164,927 | $8,127,136 | $16,088,504 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Josh Dennis — $455,580 (0.88% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Dennis | Chairman of the Board, President, Ceo | 40 | $455,580 |
| Donald Jones | Board Member, Chief Publishing Officer | 40 | $293,949 |
| Andrew Tebbe | Chief Communications Officer (part Year) | 40 | $289,655 |
| Justin Taylor | Exec. Vp Book Publishing | 40 | $278,090 |
| Daniel Bush | Chief Communications Officer | 40 | $275,750 |
| Dan Kok | Secretary, Exec. Vp Operations | 40 | $263,812 |
| Paul Thomas | Sr. Vp Finance & Asst. Treasurer | 40 | $253,688 |
| Randall D Jahns | Sr. Vp Global Ministry | 40 | $246,788 |
| Anthony Gosling | Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $242,211 |
| Douglas O'donnell | Sr. Vp Bible Publishing | 40 | $235,598 |
| Lane T Dennis | Board Member, Executive Advisor | 20 | $204,057 |
| Daniel Farrell | Sr Vp of Creative | 40 | $191,264 |
| Matt Tully | Sr Vp of Book & Audio Publishing | 40 | $188,056 |
| Robert Ratleph | Vp of Software Development | 40 | $181,373 |
| Mark Hendrie | Vp of Information Technology | 40 | $176,579 |
| M Ebeth Dennis | Secretary, Associate Consultant (part Year) | 10 | $151,572 |
| Dane Ortland | Board Member | 5 | $13,790 |
| Jon Dennis | Board Member | 5 | $7,396 |
| R Kent Hughes | Board Member | 5 | $4,800 |
| Wayne Grudem | Board Member | 5 | $4,800 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Rr Donnelley Asia Print Solutions | Printing | $29,187,948 |
| Thomson Reuters - West | Printing | $2,305,233 |
| Lake Book Manufacturing Inc | Printing | $1,927,979 |
| Ups | Shipping | $1,392,875 |
| Versa Press Inc | Printing | $1,278,175 |
Grants received · $1.3M total
20 grants to Good News Publishers totaling $1.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
Grants made · $20K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $20K in FY2024. All grants made by Good News Publishers →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kregel Publications | Distribution of books | $19,908 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Good News Publishers a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Good News Publishers is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-1143987, based in Wheaton, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Good News Publishers's EIN?
- Good News Publishers's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-1143987.
- How much revenue does Good News Publishers report?
- Good News Publishers reported $62,229,488 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Good News Publishers's spending goes to programs?
- Good News Publishers spends about 87% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Good News Publishers have?
- CharityIndex grades Good News Publishers A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Good News Publishers's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Good News Publishers's latest Form 990 is $455,580, paid to Josh Dennis (Chairman of the Board, President, Ceo).
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Data for Good News Publishers (EIN 36-1143987) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.