Civic Intelligence

Zyzzyva Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 94-2942770

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Jul 29, 2020

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

94th percentile

0.98x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

57th percentile

6.7%

Higher net margin than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

89th percentile

$38,400

Higher top officer pay than 89% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 9.1% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

72nd percentile

21%

Faster asset growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

11%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets94th percentile

Assets

Up

$132,603

Up $22,708 (+21%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$2,481

Up $28,365 (+110%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$130,122

Down $5,657 (-4.2%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue90th percentileNet Margin57th percentile

Revenue

Up

$421,149

Up $42,462 (+11%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$392,784

Up $39,836 (+11%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$28,365

Up $2,626 (+10%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth72nd 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

2019

Assets$132,603
Liabilities$130,122
Net Assets$2,481
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th 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

2019

Revenue$421,149
Expenses$392,784
Net Income$28,365
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Jul 29, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$421,149
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$80,525$108,249▲ $27,724
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$23,624$14,329▼ $9,295
Accounts Receivable$2,746$7,025▲ $4,279
Inventories for Sale or Use$3,000$3,000→ $0
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$109,895$132,603▲ $22,708
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$118,463$113,014▼ $5,449
Deferred Revenue$17,316$17,108▼ $208
Total Liabilities$135,779$130,122▼ $5,657
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-25,884$2,481▲ $28,365
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-25,884$2,481▲ $28,365
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$109,895$132,603▲ $22,708

Asset Categories

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

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Laura CoganEditorFT$38,400$38,400

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
$340,644
Program Service Revenue
$80,251
Investment Income
$254
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$330,644
Change in Net Assets
$28,365
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$211,416
Other Expenses$181,368
Total Fundraising Expense$39,276
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$88,551$25,300$12,650$126,501
Fees for Services Other$38,920$11,120$5,560$55,600
Occupancy$28,885$8,253$4,126$41,264
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$26,880$7,680$3,840$38,400
Other Employee Benefits$23,583$6,738$3,369$33,690
Office Expenses$9,789$2,797$1,398$13,984
Payroll Taxes$8,978$2,565$1,282$12,825
Fees for Services Accounting$4,112$1,175$587$5,874
Travel$2,696$771$385$3,852
Advertising$1,455$415$208$2,078
All Other Expenses$1,273$363$182$1,818
Other Expenses$1,193$341$170$1,704
Total Functional Expenses$274,950$78,558$39,276$392,784
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$4,659
Other Liabilities Offset$-11,645
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
2020-07-29
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
1255 Treat Boulevard Suite 333, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Preparer
Dennis J Murray
Phone
4155992767
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$132,603
Liabilities
$130,122
Net assets
$2,481
Revenue
$421,149
Expenses
$392,784
Net income
$28,365
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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$1.30$0.02$4.21$3.93$0.28
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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