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GOOD NEWS PUBLISHERS

EIN 36-1143987 WHEATON, IL

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Revenue 2024
$62,229,488
Expenses 2024
$51,879,682

Program services were 87.3% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
Classification
7210
Street
1300 CRESCENT ST

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Other organizations at this address

1 other organization in the IRS Business Master File lists the same street address. matched by us

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Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

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.

Activities or mission (Part I)

To proclaim the gospel and the truth of God's Word through publishing and all other means.

  • Bible Publishing The Bible Division publishes the English Standard Version (ESV) Bible and related resources to serve the needs of the global church. The ESV is an "essentially literal" translation created by more than 100 leading evangelical scholars and pastors, emphasizing word-for-word accuracy, literary excellence, and depth of meaning. Since its first publication in 2001, hundreds of millions of copies have been distributed worldwide. In FY2025, Crossway continued to make the ESV available in a wide range of print editions and free digital formats, reaching users in nearly every country. Through global ministry initiatives, Bibles and gospel resources were distributed to pastors, missionaries, students, and ministry leaders around the world, many at no cost.

    Expenses $29,424,149 · Grants $196,315 · Revenue $37,467,370

  • 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.

    Expenses $14,905,811 · Grants $125,519 · Revenue $19,321,646

  • 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.

    Expenses $951,656 · Grants $77,808 · Revenue $908,070

As filed on the 2024 return.

Officers and directors · 2024

As listed in Part VII of the 2024 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Donald Jones

    Board Member, Chief Publishing Officer

    Total calculated
    $337,741
    From this org
    $293,949
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $43,792
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $216,155
    Bonus
    $77,614
    Other
    $180
    Deferred
    $12,289
    Nontaxable benefits
    $31,503
    Filer's total
    $337,741
  • James Fellowes

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5 + 0.3 related
  • Josh Dennis

    Chairman of the Board, President, CEO

    Total calculated
    $502,091
    From this org
    $455,580
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $46,511
    Hours/week
    40 + 0.3 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $305,060
    Bonus
    $147,250
    Other
    $3,270
    Deferred
    $15,500
    Nontaxable benefits
    $31,011
    Filer's total
    $502,091
  • Lane T Dennis

    Board Member, Executive Advisor

    Total calculated
    $256,567
    From this org
    $204,057
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $52,510
    Hours/week
    20 + 0.3 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $130,078
    Bonus
    $56,000
    Other
    $17,979
    Deferred
    $34,500
    Nontaxable benefits
    $18,010
    Filer's total
    $256,567
  • M Ebeth Dennis

    Secretary, Associate Consultant (part year)

    Total calculated
    $151,572
    From this org
    $151,572
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    10 + 0.3 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $148,322
    Bonus
    $2,000
    Other
    $1,250
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $151,572
  • Dane Ortland

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $13,790
    From this org
    $13,790
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    5 + 0.3 related
  • Eric Channing

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5 + 0.3 related
  • Jon Dennis

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $7,396
    From this org
    $7,396
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    5 + 0.3 related
  • Matt Roberts

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5 + 0.3 related
  • Peter Hubbard

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    5 + 0.3 related
  • R Kent Hughes

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $4,800
    From this org
    $4,800
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    5 + 0.3 related
  • Wayne Grudem

    Board Member

    Total calculated
    $4,800
    From this org
    $4,800
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    5 + 0.3 related
  • Andrew Tebbe

    Chief Communications Officer (part year)

    Total calculated
    $335,747
    From this org
    $289,655
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $46,092
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $211,279
    Bonus
    $77,614
    Other
    $762
    Deferred
    $12,289
    Nontaxable benefits
    $33,803
    Filer's total
    $335,747
  • Dan Kok

    Secretary, Exec. VP Operations

    Total calculated
    $305,212
    From this org
    $263,812
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $41,400
    Hours/week
    40 + 0.3 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $214,582
    Bonus
    $42,456
    Other
    $6,774
    Deferred
    $11,717
    Nontaxable benefits
    $29,683
    Filer's total
    $305,212
  • Daniel Bush

    Chief Communications Officer

    Total calculated
    $321,393
    From this org
    $275,750
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $45,643
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $211,200
    Bonus
    $64,280
    Other
    $270
    Deferred
    $11,840
    Nontaxable benefits
    $33,803
    Filer's total
    $321,393
  • Justin Taylor

    Exec. VP Book Publishing

    Total calculated
    $317,962
    From this org
    $278,090
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $39,872
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $213,098
    Bonus
    $64,722
    Other
    $270
    Deferred
    $11,969
    Nontaxable benefits
    $27,903
    Filer's total
    $317,962
  • Paul Thomas

    Sr. VP Finance & Asst. Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $287,548
    From this org
    $253,688
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $33,860
    Hours/week
    40 + 0.3 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $210,458
    Bonus
    $42,456
    Other
    $774
    Deferred
    $11,717
    Nontaxable benefits
    $22,143
    Filer's total
    $287,548
  • Douglas O'Donnell

    Sr. VP Bible Publishing

    Total calculated
    $277,221
    From this org
    $235,598
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $41,623
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $178,992
    Bonus
    $37,104
    Other
    $19,502
    Deferred
    $10,398
    Nontaxable benefits
    $31,225
    Filer's total
    $277,221
  • Randall D Jahns

    Sr. VP Global Ministry

    Total calculated
    $286,640
    From this org
    $246,788
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $39,852
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $201,644
    Bonus
    $42,456
    Other
    $2,688
    Deferred
    $11,717
    Nontaxable benefits
    $28,135
    Filer's total
    $286,640
  • Anthony Gosling

    Chief Operating Officer

    Total calculated
    $271,794
    From this org
    $242,211
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $29,583
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $162,806
    Bonus
    $76,614
    Other
    $2,791
    Deferred
    $12,289
    Nontaxable benefits
    $17,294
    Filer's total
    $271,794
  • Daniel Farrell

    Sr VP of Creative

    Total calculated
    $230,195
    From this org
    $191,264
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $38,931
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $170,678
    Bonus
    $17,108
    Other
    $3,478
    Deferred
    $9,120
    Nontaxable benefits
    $29,811
    Filer's total
    $230,195
  • Mark Hendrie

    VP of Information Technology

    Total calculated
    $215,509
    From this org
    $176,579
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $38,930
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $159,125
    Bonus
    $16,872
    Other
    $582
    Deferred
    $9,323
    Nontaxable benefits
    $29,607
    Filer's total
    $215,509
  • Matt Tully

    Sr VP of Book & Audio Publishing

    Total calculated
    $227,493
    From this org
    $188,056
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $39,437
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $171,104
    Bonus
    $16,816
    Other
    $136
    Deferred
    $8,959
    Nontaxable benefits
    $30,478
    Filer's total
    $227,493
  • Robert Ratleph

    VP of Software Development

    Total calculated
    $218,560
    From this org
    $181,373
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $37,187
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $164,449
    Bonus
    $16,798
    Other
    $126
    Deferred
    $9,211
    Nontaxable benefits
    $27,976
    Filer's total
    $218,560

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2024
    Revenue
    $62,229,488
    Expenses
    $51,879,682
    Contributions
    $1,431,300
    Grants paid
    $399,642
  • 2023
    Revenue
    $43,601,697
    Expenses
    $37,224,376
    Contributions
    $1,953,304
    Grants paid
    $493,415
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $31,101,737
    Expenses
    $28,322,039
    Contributions
    $1,200,722
    Grants paid
    $651,197

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $30,597,185
    Expenses
    $26,494,943
    Assets (EOY)
    $44,141,237
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $28,694,865
    Expenses
    $21,479,952
    Assets (EOY)
    $41,771,923
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $21,226,004
    Expenses
    $19,600,763
    Assets (EOY)
    $33,365,864
  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $22,396,760
    Expenses
    $20,213,635
    Assets (EOY)
    $29,230,056
  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $21,963,572
    Expenses
    $19,452,967
    Assets (EOY)
    $28,501,954
  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $19,618,807
    Expenses
    $17,738,544
    Assets (EOY)
    $24,293,864
  • 2015 · 990

    Revenue
    $20,372,660
    Expenses
    $18,279,920
    Assets (EOY)
    $21,803,274
  • 2014 · 990

    Revenue
    $17,885,849
    Expenses
    $15,547,344
    Assets (EOY)
    $20,516,644
  • 2013 · 990

    Revenue
    $15,786,186
    Expenses
    $15,025,156
    Assets (EOY)
    $21,595,037
  • 2012 · 990

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    $14,688,898
    Assets (EOY)
    $19,300,299

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

  • Kregel Publications

    $19,908

    2024 Distribution of books

  • Kregel Publications

    $17,792

    2023 Distribution of books

  • Kregel Publications

    $8,529

    2022 Distribution of books

Where these grants went next →

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations

From Schedule R Part II, where a filer lists the tax-exempt organizations it is related to by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Declared on its 2024 return

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 1 November 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2024, the newest we have parsed for this organization.