It appears there is some confusion regarding the details of Open City Inc. with the provided EIN (13-4106196) and website opencity.org. The EIN does not align with Open City Inc., which was associated with a discontinued magazine and book publisher. Here is an article based on Open City Inc. as related to the magazine and publisher, and additional information about Open City, a charity with a similar name but not directly related:

Open City Inc.

Open City Inc. was a nonprofit organization based in New York City, primarily focused on promoting and fostering public appreciation of and participation in the literary and visual arts. It was best known for publishing Open City Magazine and Open City Books.

History and Profile

Open City Magazine was founded in 1991 by Thomas Beller and Daniel Pinchbeck, with Robert Bingham joining in 1999 to establish the book series. The magazine was published three times a year and featured both emerging and established writers, including notable figures like David Foster Wallace, Mary Gaitskill, and Irvine Welsh. The book series published works like Actual Air by David Berman and Venus Drive by Sam Lipsyte.

The magazine's content was eclectic, showcasing fiction, poetry, and essays by a wide range of writers. Open City Books released two to four titles annually, focusing on new and innovative writing. The magazine ceased publication in 2011.

Mission

The primary mission of Open City Inc. was to provide a platform for new voices in literature, contributing to a vibrant and diverse literary scene in New York City and beyond.

Note on Open City Charity

A separate entity, Open City, operates as a charity with a focus on empowering communities through events and educational programs in urban environments. While the names are similar, Open City Inc. and Open City Charity are distinct organizations. Open City Charity is not directly related to Open City Inc., which was focused on literary arts.