United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
84% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves
United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, registered in 1971, with $16,899,374 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
810 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN, 37203 EIN 62-0535345 Since 1971
Revenue (FY2023)
$16.9M
▲ 1.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$14.5M
Net assets
$34.3M
Employees
129
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating84% to programs · $0 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 United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House: 84% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating28 mo reserves · +14% 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 United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House: 28 mo reserves · +14% 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 United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To serve the united methodist church, the wider christian community, and all seekers providing quality services and resources that help them know god through jesus christ, love god, and choose to serve god and neighbor.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $58.6M (FY2013) to $16.9M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $7.3MNet assets $34.3M
Operating margin
14.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$41.6M
Total liabilities
$7.3M
Net assets
$34.3M
Salaries & benefits
$8.7M
60% of expenses
Board members
22
22 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16,899,374▲1.4% | $14,471,305▼1.3% | $34,349,471▲15.8% | $41,622,834▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $16,659,503▼22.3% | $14,660,693▼77.3% | $29,658,150▲8.6% | $36,472,547▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $21,446,424▲16.5% | $64,699,788▲67.2% | $27,317,453▲0.9% | $34,674,204▼49.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $18,407,428▼30.7% | $38,698,991▲22.6% | $27,081,569▲102% | $68,908,965▼9.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $26,577,628▼29.1% | $31,556,914▼14.1% | $13,380,151▼52.2% | $75,835,720▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $37,499,586▲8.4% | $36,718,870▼2.0% | $28,020,173▼21.2% | $84,232,486▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $34,602,023▼4.9% | $37,458,205▼6.3% | $35,566,412▲52.4% | $85,389,291▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $36,379,870▼52.6% | $39,989,162▼25.6% | $23,333,790▲55.2% | $86,399,171▼6.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $76,814,015▲85.1% | $53,738,913▲7.3% | $15,035,000▲385% | $92,073,000▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $41,492,687▼29.1% | $50,092,642▲1.2% | -$5,280,000▼219% | $95,145,000▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $58,563,938 | $49,496,421▼5.7% | $4,434,000▲179% | $92,277,000▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $52,490,967▼25.9% | -$5,583,000▼17.3% | $80,674,000▼12.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $70,841,126▲37.6% | -$4,760,000▼130% | $92,141,000▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $51,500,520▼9.7% | $15,743,000▲70.1% | $97,344,000▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $57,025,388 | $9,255,000 | $91,452,000 | 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 (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Brian Milford — $253,194 (1.75% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Milford | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $253,194 |
| Kevin Mcloud | Chief Digital Officer | 40 | $158,808 |
| Karen Samuel | Director, Human Resources | 40 | $128,985 |
| Jeff Barnes | Executive Director Cokesbu | 40 | $123,339 |
| Gerald Davis | Executive Director Digital | 40 | $120,322 |
| Forrest Sanders | Business Systems Analyst I | 40 | $114,065 |
| Jason Pate | Controller | 40 | $111,488 |
| Neil Alexander | Previous President & Publi | 40 | $107,015 |
| Anne S Travis | Board Member | 1.54 | — |
| Armand Mccoy | Board Member | 1.54 | — |
| Dale Cohen | Board Member | 1.54 | — |
| David Braddon | Board Member | 1.54 | — |
| Eliseo C Balisi | Board Member | 1.54 | — |
| Ellen R Alston | Board Member | 1.54 | — |
| Gregory V Palmer Bishop | Board Member | 1.54 | — |
| James C Bushfield | Board Member | 1.54 | — |
| June Jernigan | Vice-chairperson | 1.54 | — |
| Klaus Ulrich Ruof | Board Member | 1.54 | — |
| Linda Johnson Crowell | Board Member | 1.54 | — |
| Lindsay Drake | Board Member | 1.54 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2015)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Four Story Creative | Video Production | $560,261 |
| C3 Consulting LLC | Website Development Consult | $233,605 |
| United Methodist Communications | Video Production | $168,026 |
| Dunlop Productions | Production Services | $110,162 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 62-0535345, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House's EIN?
- United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 62-0535345.
- How much revenue does United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House report?
- United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House reported $16,899,374 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House's spending goes to programs?
- United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House have?
- CharityIndex grades United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House's latest Form 990 is $253,194, paid to Brian Milford (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for United Methodist Church Methodist Publishing House (EIN 62-0535345) 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.