Civic Intelligence

Zyzzyva Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 94-2942770

Jan 01, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 • Filed on Aug 09, 2022

Organization ProfileWWW.ZYZZYVA.ORG
57 Post St 708San Francisco, CA 94104

(415) 757-0465

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

93rd percentile

0.84x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

90th percentile

0.44x

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

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

42nd percentile

3.3%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$26,667

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.7% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

67th percentile

22%

Faster asset growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

53rd percentile

7.5%

Faster revenue growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets93rd percentile

Assets

Up

$210,437

Up $37,856 (+22%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$34,707

Up $13,145 (+61%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$175,730

Up $24,711 (+16%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue90th percentileNet Margin42nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$395,825

Up $27,622 (+7.5%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$382,680

Up $33,558 (+9.6%) from 2020

Net Income

Down

$13,145

Down $5,936 (-31%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth67th 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

2021

Assets$210,437
Liabilities$175,730
Net Assets$34,707
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth53rd 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

2021

Revenue$395,825
Expenses$382,680
Net Income$13,145
Open 2021 Filing
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021
Signed
Aug 9, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$395,825
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$147,768$177,270▲ $29,502
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$21,813$30,167▲ $8,354
Inventories for Sale or Use$3,000$3,000→ $0
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$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$172,581$210,437▲ $37,856
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$129,901$149,192▲ $19,291
Deferred Revenue$21,118$26,538▲ $5,420
Total Liabilities$151,019$175,730▲ $24,711
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$21,562$34,707▲ $13,145
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$21,562$34,707▲ $13,145
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$172,581$210,437▲ $37,856

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment-$1,012$1,012
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay86th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Laura CoganEditorFT$26,667$26,667

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$338,430
Program Service Revenue
$57,395
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$328,430
Change in Net Assets
$13,145
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$203,376
Other Expenses$179,304
Total Fundraising Expense$38,269
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$90,101$25,743$12,872$128,716
Fees for Services Management$27,224$7,779$3,889$38,892
Other Employee Benefits$25,010$7,145$3,573$35,728
Office Expenses$22,303$6,373$3,186$31,862
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$18,667$5,333$2,667$26,667
Occupancy$10,116$2,891$1,445$14,452
Payroll Taxes$8,586$2,453$1,226$12,265
Fees for Services Accounting$7,584$2,167$1,084$10,835
Insurance$2,927$837$418$4,182
Other Expenses$1,418$405$202$2,025
All Other Expenses$767$219$110$1,096
Advertising$425$121$61$607
Travel$354$101$51$506
Total Functional Expenses$267,875$76,536$38,269$382,680
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$15,913
Other Liabilities Offset$13,279
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 708, San Francisco, CA 94104

Signing Officer

Name
Laura Cogan
Title
Editor
Signed
2022-08-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

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

Preparer

Firm
Murray CPA
Address
1255 Treat Blvd Ste 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Preparer
Dennis J Murray
Phone
4155992767
Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 432 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0Since 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.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/FundraisingAmt061
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0121
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0425
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt0607
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0328430
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt0110
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0219
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0767
IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt01096
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd0true
IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0Laura Cogan
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum04154401510
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt057 Post St 708
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0San Francisco
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd094104
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0147768
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0177270
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt02667
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt05333
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt018667
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt026667
IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0false
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0false
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt0338430
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt0179304
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt057395
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt013145
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0203376
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt0382680
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt038269
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt0395825
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/BOYAmt021118
IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/EOYAmt026538
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/Desc0ZYZZYVA successfully executed its primary project of publishing the tri-quarterly print journal. In keeping with our mission since inception, our goal was to continue publishing the journal and to continue our support for writers and artists. To that end, we published four exemplary issues of the journal in 2021, featuring new works by 41 writers and substantial portfolios by 2 visual artists, in beautifully produced and carefully edited volumes which were distributed to bookstores and newsstands nationwide. We hosted or participated in 26 events to bring publicity, attention and an engaged audience to our authors. We continue to offer emerging talents a valuable, nationally-distributed platform (featuring work by 18 emerging writers in the journal over the course of the year) while also offering substantial support (through publicity, in print and online; through events; and through sustaining our increased author payments) for all our authors, emerging and established alike.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0false
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt03
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd0true
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt0267875
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/FundraisingAmt01084
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02167
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt07584
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt010835
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/FundraisingAmt03889
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt07779
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/ProgramServicesAmt027224
IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt038892
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt00
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd0false
IRS990/Form8282FiledCnt00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0false
IRS990/Form8899Filedind0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt00.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt10.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt20.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt30.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt40.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt50.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt040.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt11.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt21.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt31.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt41.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt51.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0LAURA COGAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1REGIS MC KENNA
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2WARREN LAZAROW
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3JONATHAN SCHMIDT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4PATRICK CORMAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5JANE GILLETTE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt026667
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0EDITOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2President
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Director
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/FormationYr01985
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0false
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt06
IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt010000
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt0395825
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt06
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt0418
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0837
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt02927
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt04182
IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/BOYAmt03000
IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt03000
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt04
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt01012
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt01012
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0CA
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0Since 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.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt021562
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt034707
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncmFromFundraisingEvtGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeFromGamingGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt021562
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt034707
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt01445
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02891
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt010116
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt014452
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt03186
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06373
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt022303
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt031862
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt03573
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt07145
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt025010
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt035728
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Printing and Publications
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Workshop & Writers Expenses
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Postage and Shipping
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc3Bank Charges
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt04463
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt11710
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt21312
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt3202
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt08927
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt13419
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt22623
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt3405
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt031244
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt111968
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt29181
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt31418
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt044634
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt117097
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt213116
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt32025
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt0129901
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0149192
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt00
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt012872
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt025743
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt090101
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt0128716
IRS990/OthNotesLoansReceivableNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PaymentsToAffiliatesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt01226
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt02453
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt08586
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt012265
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt021813
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt030167
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0LAURA COGAN
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0511120
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Sales & Subscriptions
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt057395
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt057395
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0322846
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PymtTravelEntrtnmntPubOfclGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0138999
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt045357
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt019081
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0210123
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0349122
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0368203
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvblFromDisqualifiedPrsnGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReceivablesFromOfficersEtcGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt013145
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0true
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RoyaltiesGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt00
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt00
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 36 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, and in July of 2022 Zyzzyva received the prestigous Whiting Literary Magazine Award. 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 123 issues, bringing attention to emerging and established fiction and non-fiction writers, poets and visual artists. The journal is available in over 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 recent issues have been selected for re-publication (and honorable mentions) in anthologies such as Best American Short Stories and Best American Essays, the Pushcart Anthology, the O. Henry Prize Stories, and other publications. 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 (pandemic conditions permitting), 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 $288,000 in 2021 a trend which we intend to continue and build upon. We keep a robust program of grant-seeking efforts active year-round. Our grant-seeking in 2021 resulted in generous grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and Amazon Literary Partnerships for our 2021 year, which will increase the organizations public support percentage. The public support percentage for 2020 and 2021 were 72% and 49% respectively, both of which are well in excess of the minimum 10% requirement, and we fully expect the percentage to increase going forward.Public Participation in ProgramsZYZZYVA does more to engage a public audience than any other literary magazine of its size. On our own and in partnership with a diverse array of other arts organizations, we host or participate in over a dozen events e
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I: Additional Information
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0338430
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0322846
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0340644
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0306318
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0312342
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt01620580
IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.36610
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.40670
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt0593228
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt01027352
IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0338430
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0322846
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0340644
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0306318
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0312342
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt01620580
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt01620580
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt01012
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt01012
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt0120000
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt113279
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt215913
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0Deferred Salaries
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc1Other Liabilities Offset
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc2Payroll tax liabilities
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt0149192
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0A 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.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd0false
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd0false
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0CA
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd0false
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd0false
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd0false
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd0false
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt0172581
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0210437
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0172581
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0210437
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd0false
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt0338430
IRS990/TotalEmployeeCnt03
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt038269
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt076536
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0267875
IRS990/TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0382680
IRS990/TotalGrossUBIAmt00
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt0151019
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt0175730
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt0151019
IRS990/TotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt0175730
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt021562
IRS990/TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt034707
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt0267875
IRS990/TotalProgramServiceRevenueAmt057395
IRS990/TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt026667
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt057395
IRS990/TotalRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0395825
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/BOYAmt0172581
IRS990/TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp/EOYAmt0210437
IRS990/TravelGrp/FundraisingAmt051
IRS990/TravelGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0101
IRS990/TravelGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0354
IRS990/TravelGrp/TotalAmt0506
IRS990/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd0false
IRS990/TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd0X
IRS990/UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd0false
IRS990/UponRequestInd0X
IRS990/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt057 Post St 708
IRS990/USAddress/CityNm0San Francisco
IRS990/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990/USAddress/ZIPCd094104
IRS990/VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt06
IRS990/VotingMembersIndependentCnt06
IRS990/WebsiteAddressTxt0WWW.ZYZZYVA.ORG
IRS990/WhistleblowerPolicyInd0false

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Displayed year

2021 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$210,437
Liabilities
$175,730
Net assets
$34,707
Revenue
$395,825
Expenses
$382,680
Net income
$13,145
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
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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
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