Civic Intelligence

Zyzzyva Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 94-2942770

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Jul 15, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.ZYZZYVA.ORG
57 Post StSan Francisco, CA 94104

(415) 757-0465

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

96th percentile

1.24x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 96% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

91st percentile

0.36x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

58th percentile

6.8%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$36,667

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.7% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

71st percentile

18%

Faster asset growth than 71% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

51st percentile

1.3%

Faster revenue growth than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets96th percentile

Assets

Up

$109,895

Up $16,893 (+18%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

-$25,884

Up $25,739 (+50%) from 2017

Liabilities

Down

$135,779

Down $8,846 (-6.1%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue91st percentileNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Up

$378,687

Up $5,017 (+1.3%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$352,948

Up $8,580 (+2.5%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

$25,739

Down $3,563 (-12%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth71st percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2011: $13,527Liabilities 2011: $74,598Net Assets 2011: -$61,0712011Assets 2012: $25,952Liabilities 2012: $91,838Net Assets 2012: -$65,8862012Assets 2013: $53,463Liabilities 2013: $129,998Net Assets 2013: -$76,5352013Assets 2014: $43,443Liabilities 2014: $128,787Net Assets 2014: -$85,3442014Assets 2015: $76,962Liabilities 2015: $146,798Net Assets 2015: -$69,8362015Assets 2016: $67,811Liabilities 2016: $148,736Net Assets 2016: -$80,9252016Assets 2017: $93,002Liabilities 2017: $144,625Net Assets 2017: -$51,6232017Assets 2018: $109,895Liabilities 2018: $135,779Net Assets 2018: -$25,8842018Assets 2019: $132,603Liabilities 2019: $130,122Net Assets 2019: $2,4812019Assets 2020: $172,581Liabilities 2020: $151,019Net Assets 2020: $21,5622020Assets 2021: $210,437Liabilities 2021: $175,730Net Assets 2021: $34,7072021Assets 2022: $257,358Liabilities 2022: $186,112Net Assets 2022: $71,2462022Assets 2023: $258,344Liabilities 2023: $123,814Net Assets 2023: $134,5302023Assets 2024: $487,034Liabilities 2024: $302,888Net Assets 2024: $184,1462024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$109,895
Liabilities$135,779
Net Assets-$25,884
Open 2018 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth51st percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2011: $396,6442011Expenses 2012: $279,6212012Revenue 2013: $290,177Expenses 2013: $300,826Net Income 2013: -$10,6492013Revenue 2014: $288,225Expenses 2014: $297,034Net Income 2014: -$8,8092014Revenue 2015: $298,872Expenses 2015: $283,438Net Income 2015: $15,4342015Revenue 2016: $307,255Expenses 2016: $318,344Net Income 2016: -$11,0892016Revenue 2017: $373,670Expenses 2017: $344,368Net Income 2017: $29,3022017Revenue 2018: $378,687Expenses 2018: $352,948Net Income 2018: $25,7392018Revenue 2019: $421,149Expenses 2019: $392,784Net Income 2019: $28,3652019Revenue 2020: $368,203Expenses 2020: $349,122Net Income 2020: $19,0812020Revenue 2021: $395,825Expenses 2021: $382,680Net Income 2021: $13,1452021Revenue 2022: $393,389Expenses 2022: $379,358Net Income 2022: $14,0312022Revenue 2023: $478,865Expenses 2023: $415,581Net Income 2023: $63,2842023Revenue 2024: $435,626Expenses 2024: $386,010Net Income 2024: $49,6162024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$378,687
Expenses$352,948
Net Income$25,739
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Jul 15, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$378,687
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Since its founding in 1985, Zyzzyva Inc. has been devoted to producing and publishing Zyzzyva, the premier print journal dedicated to publishing new works by the finest contemporary authors, artists, and translators on the West Coast and beyond.Zyzzyva brings national attention to the work of West Coast authors and artists, offering many of contemporary literatures most acclaimed voices their first time in print and their first access to a national audience. The journal is available by subscription and in bookstores and newsstands across the country. Our most important activities are the publication of the print journal and support for our authors and our community of readers via free events and online.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$79,152$80,525▲ $1,373
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,025$23,624▲ $15,599
Inventories for Sale or Use$3,000$3,000→ $0
Accounts Receivable$2,825$2,746▼ $79
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$93,002$109,895▲ $16,893
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$120,471$118,463▼ $2,008
Deferred Revenue$24,154$17,316▼ $6,838
Total Liabilities$144,625$135,779▼ $8,846
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$-51,623$-25,884▲ $25,739
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-51,623$-25,884▲ $25,739
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$93,002$109,895▲ $16,893

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$1,012$1,012
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay89th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Laura CoganEditorFT$36,667$36,667

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Warren LazarowPresident
Barbara MeachamDirector
Jane GilletteDirector
Jonathan SchmidtDirector
Patrick CormanDirector
Regis Mc KennaDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$306,318
Program Service Revenue
$72,194
Investment Income
$175
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$296,318
Change in Net Assets
$25,739
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$203,374
Other Expenses$149,574
Total Fundraising Expense$35,293
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$88,355$25,245$12,622$126,222
Occupancy$27,292$7,798$3,899$38,989
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$25,667$7,333$3,667$36,667
Other Employee Benefits$19,521$5,577$2,789$27,887
Fees for Services Management$13,448$3,843$1,921$19,212
Payroll Taxes$8,819$2,519$1,260$12,598
Other Expenses$6,799$1,943$971$9,713
Office Expenses$6,551$1,872$936$9,359
All Other Expenses$4,844$1,384$691$6,919
Fees for Services Accounting$4,442$1,269$634$6,345
Information Technology$3,335$953$476$4,764
Advertising$2,490$711$356$3,557
Travel$470$135$67$672
Total Functional Expenses$247,064$70,591$35,293$352,948
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Salaries$120,000
Payroll tax liabilities$7,594
Other Liabilities Offset$-9,131
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“A copy of the Form 990 is provided to the organization before filing the return. After review of the Form 990, the directors of the organization either approve or disagree with the form 990. If approved, the Form 990 is filed without any changes. If there is a disagreement, issues are resolved until approved by directors and the Form 990 is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Zyzzyva Inc
EIN
94-2942770
Phone
4157570465
Address
57 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94104

Signing Officer

Name
Laura Cogan
Title
Editor
Signed
2019-07-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Laura Cogan
Formed
1985
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
3

Preparer

Firm
Murray CPA
Address
One Embarcadero Center 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111
Preparer
Dennis J Murray
Phone
4155992767
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0ZYZZYVA History and MissionZYZZYVA was founded in 1985 as a not for profit arts organization whose main project is publication of a journal of contemporary art and literature. Over the past 34 years, ZYZZYVA has grown into a critically acclaimed cultural platform of national significance. We bring some of the best and brightest writers and artists to a diverse national and international audience through a print journal, which is published three times per year; a vibrant year-round schedule of free readings and events; and our website, zyzzyva.org, which offers original writing, video podcasts, interviews, and criticism. In June 2019, ZYZZYVA was honored with the Firecracker Award for Literary Magazine: General Excellence from the Community of Literary Magazines and Presses.BeneficiariesMany of contemporary literatures most lauded voices have launched their careers within the pages of ZYZZYVA, making it a reputable and pedigreed resource for new writers hoping to break through. Po Bronson, Chitra Divakaruni, Haruki Murakami, Jim Gavin and F.X. Toole all first appeared in the journal; ZYZZYVA was also an early publisher of Sherman Alexie, Molly Giles, Kay Ryan, Adrienne Rich, Raymond Carver and many others. Every year, never before published writers make their debut in ZYZZYVA. And unlike many small journals, we pay our authors for every piece we publish. ZYZZYVA therefore serves an important role in supporting contemporary authors and artists.Since 1985, ZYZZYVA has published 115 issues, bringing attention to emerging and established fiction and non-fiction writers, poets and visual artists. The journal is available in over 600 bookstores nationwide, as well as 116 libraries. Work appearing in the journal has consistently been reprinted in literatures most notable anthologies and honored by dozens of awards and prizes. Works from our 2012 issues received re-publication in the 2013 anthologies of Best American Short Stories and Best American Essays, and 8 pieces were named to the Best American lists of Notables. In the past 3 years, 4 pieces published in the journal have been selected for reprint in Best American Short Stories, Best American Essays and Best American Nonrequired Reading, and 9 more have received Notable Designations; 2 pieces were also reprinted in the Pushcart Anthology, and 5 more acknowledged with Honorable Mentions. Since 2015, 3 stories have been selected for reprint in the O. Henry Prize Stories. In addition, writers and artists highlighted in our journal have gone on to receive attention and support for their creative excellence from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Rona Jaffe Award, and Fulbright and Guggenheim Fellowships.Attraction of Public SupportZYZZYVA has always had a dedicated and engaged donor and subscriber base, and has always sought and received support from a variety of public sources. However, the sources of financial support for a literary organization are always hard to come by, especially given the limited resources of ZYZZYVA. Over the past several years, we have reinvigorated our grant-seeking program, our donor cultivation and interaction, and our fundraising campaigns (events, online, and mail campaigns). We now hold two major fundraising events each year, which continue to bring in new donors, and solidify our relationship with existing donors. As a result, we have seen our individual donations grow from $14,000 in 2011, to more than $56,000 in 2018 a trend which we intend to continue and build upon. We have grant applications pending with several government and private funders. Our grant-seeking in 2017 resulted in a generous gift of support from the National Endowment for the Arts for our 2018 year, which will increase the organizations public support percentage. The public support percentage for 2017 and 2018 were 27% and 31% respectively, both of which are well in excess of the minimum 10% requirement, and we fully expect the percentage to increase going forward.Public Pa
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$109,895
Liabilities
$135,779
Net assets
-$25,884
Revenue
$378,687
Expenses
$352,948
Net income
$25,739
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.87$3.03$1.84$4.36$3.86$0.50
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.58$1.24$1.35$4.79$4.16$0.63
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.57$1.86$0.71$3.93$3.79$0.14
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.10$1.76$0.35$3.96$3.83$0.13
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.73$1.51$0.22$3.68$3.49$0.19
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.33$1.30$0.02$4.21$3.93$0.28
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$1.36$0.26$3.79$3.53$0.26
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.93$1.45$0.52$3.74$3.44$0.29
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.68$1.49$0.81$3.07$3.18$0.11
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.77$1.47$0.70$2.99$2.83$0.15
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$1.29$0.85$2.88$2.97$0.09
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.53$1.30$0.77$2.90$3.01$0.11
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.26$0.92$0.66$2.80
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.14$0.75$0.61$3.97