Z Supply Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Z Supply Foundation is a private foundation in Costa Mesa, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $230,528 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,811 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$230,528
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,811
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$62,951
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $225,000 the year before.
73% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $301,319 | 4 | $48,678 |
| 2023 | $225,000 | 8 | $71,878 |
| 2024 | $230,528 | 11 | $62,951 |
How to apply
Z Supply Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Z Supply Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 8 | $79,528 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Art Institute | Gift to support scholarships at kansas city art institute | $100,000 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | Gift to support scholarships at savannah college of art and design | $50,000 |
| California College of the Arts | Support fashion design students from diverse backgrounds in pursuit of a degree at cca | $25,000 |
| Csulb 49ER Foundation | Scholarships to support talent and accomplishments of graphic design and photography majors at csulb | $25,000 |
| Otis College of Art and Design | Endowment to support scholarships at otis college and gift to support scholarships at otis college | $25,000 |
| Sima Environmental | General funding | $1,811 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | General funding | $1,000 |
| Laura's House | General funding | $1,000 |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | General funding | $917 |
| Miracles for Kids | General funding | $500 |
| Newport Harbor High School | General funding | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- John Zhao
- Mandy Fry
- Ann Fong
- Erika Klein
Questions people ask
Does Z Supply Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Z Supply Foundation give?
$230,528 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,811.
Who runs Z Supply Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Zhao (Director), Mandy Fry (Director, President), Ann Fong (Director, Cfo) and Erika Klein (Director, Secretary).
What does Z Supply Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.