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Dzanc Books Inc

Dzanc Books was hailed as the future of publishing in Publishers Weekly in December 2007. Beginning with modest goals of publishing 4-6 titles each year, the house now …

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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Dzanc Books Inc

Award-winning independent press committed to outstanding fiction and nonfiction. Check out our contests, workshops, and internships.

Founded
Headquarters
Ann Arbor, MI
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
A33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

Dzanc Books was hailed as the future of publishing in Publishers Weekly in December 2007. Beginning with modest goals of publishing 4-6 titles each year, the house now publishes between 10-15 books annually. Notable and award-winning authors include Laura van den Berg (2009 Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers Pick), Charles Johnson (National Book Award), Chaya Bhuvaneswar (PEN/Bingham Award finalist), Josip Novakovich (finalist for the 2013 Man Booker International Prize), and Lee Martin (Pulitzer Prize finalist). Were exceptionally proud of all weve accomplished in the 17 years since our founding. Weve published over 224 original works, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and memoir. Weve restored more than 290 titles that were either out of print or unavailable by creating ebooks through our rEprint series. Weve published 87 debut authors and supported many mid-career authors looking personal investment they cant find with the Big Five. Weve paid over $700,000 dire

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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 21%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.74%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 22.7% of total expenses ($50,000 of $219,791).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.21
Program$0.21

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Dzanc Books Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dzanc Books Inc is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Ann Arbor, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 205405226. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $871K in annual revenue. 6 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Dzanc Books Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 205405226. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Dzanc Books Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Dzanc Books Inc is located in Ann Arbor, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years. Its registered address is 2580 Craig Rd, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Dzanc Books Inc has $871K in annual revenue. It allocates 21% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dzanc Books Inc is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $871K in annual revenue. The organization has 6 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Dzanc Books Inc. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Dzanc Books Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 21% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Award-winning independent press committed to outstanding fiction and nonfiction. Check out our contests, workshops, and internships. Dzanc Books Inc is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 21% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $871K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Dzanc Books Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Dzanc Books Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 205405226, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
21% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MI
Michelle D•••••
Editor-in-Chief

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 6 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 6 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2006
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Dzanc Books Inc

What is Dzanc Books Inc?
Dzanc Books Inc is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Ann Arbor, United States. Award-winning independent press committed to outstanding fiction and nonfiction. Check out our contests, workshops, and internships.
When was Dzanc Books Inc founded?
Dzanc Books Inc was founded in 2006.
Who leads Dzanc Books Inc?
Michelle Dotter serves as Editor-in-Chief.
Where is Dzanc Books Inc located?
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, United States.
What is Dzanc Books Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 21% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dzanc Books Inc trustworthy?
Dzanc Books Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Dzanc Books Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 205405226.
What is Dzanc Books Inc's website?
https://www.dzancbooks.org