ZYZZYVA INC

ZYZZYVA Inc. is a San Francisco–based nonprofit literary journal founded in 1985 that publishes a triannual print magazine and original web content showcasing poetry, fiction, nonfiction, interviews, and art from West Coast, national, and international writers and artists. The organization emphasizes inclusive, risk-taking literary work and themed issues that address urgent ethical and cultural topics. ([zyzzyva.org](https://www.zyzzyva.org/about/history/))

Beyond the print journal, ZYZZYVA operates an active year-round public program of readings, panels, workshops, and partnerships with local bookstores and cultural institutions, and it donates back issues and engages with classrooms and community audiences. Leadership changes in the last few years include the appointment of Oscar Villalon to a senior editorial/executive role, and the organization continues to present events tied to each issue. ([zyzzyva.org](https://www.zyzzyva.org/about/history/))

ZYZZYVA is an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) (EIN 94-2942770) and maintains a lean staff and board while operating on a modest budget supported primarily by contributed revenue. Recent fiscal-year reporting (FY2024) shows annual revenue in the mid-six-figure range and total assets under $500K, consistent with a small, donor-supported literary nonprofit. The board and advisory roster include several notable cultural figures. ([projects.propublica.org](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/942942770))