Spartan Organization
Book and Periodical PublishingUnited States11-50 Employees
The Spartan Organization, Inc., based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1990 by Nicholas Karabots. It provides management and legal services to a network of Karabots-affiliated companies, including Kappa Graphics, L.P.; Kappa Publishing Group, Inc.; Kappa Books (a division of Kappa Graphics, L.P.); AMREP Corporation (AXR / NYSE); Universal Map Group, LLC; Bendon Publishing International, Inc.; Jericho National Golf Club, Inc.; and other entities owned wholly or in part by Mr. Karabots. These clients span publishing-related ventures and other sectors such as equipment and vehicle leasing, land development and real estate, and vineyard production, indicating a diversified set of activities. Spartan occupies space at Karamoor Farm and, together with one affiliated company, maintains a modest staff. While linked to publishing through its affiliated entities, the organization primarily provides governance, administration, and legal support to a varied portfolio of Karabots-owned businesses.