The Z Space Studio
Operating out of an old can factory in the Mission District of San Francisco, Z Space now activates two performance spaces, an 85-seat black box and a 244-seat main stage, with a warehouse aesthetic and an adventurous edge.
The Z Space Studio at a glance
In short: The Z Space Studio gave $184K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $184,275
- +95.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,069
- +95.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $39,138
- Total assets
- $5,332,104
- -9.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Z Space Studio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Culture House Immersive ($100K). Together the top 4 received $184K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2023) to $184K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $184K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Culture House Immersive Los Angeles, CA | Program support | $100,000 |
| Pop Culture Collaborative Fnd New York, NY | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Radically Fit Oakland, CA | Program Support | $28,275 |
| Greenhouse Festival San Francisco, CA | Program Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,332,104 | $2,380,312 | $2,861,987 | $184,275 | 4 | $114,500 |
| 2023 | $5,915,674 | $5,148,218 | $2,618,149 | $94,459 | 4 | $61,497 |
| 2022 | $3,290,836 | $2,653,201 | $2,021,111 | $177,850 | 4 | $11,332 |
| 2021 | $2,854,682 | $1,505,381 | $1,305,074 | — | — | $4,414 |
| 2020 | $1,634,408 | $1,700,605 | $1,781,931 | — | — | $8,591 |
About The Z Space Studio
Based on IRS filings
The Z Space Studio is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $184K. Net investment income was $115K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Z Space Studio is led by Shafer Mazow, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shafer Mazow
Executive Director
Managing Director → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$84K (2020) → $105K (2024)
Peter Nachtrieb
President
Board Member → Director, 2021
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Shuwarger
Board Member
Director → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Stanford Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Bergman
Board Member
President → Immediate Past President, 2022
Immediate Past President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shea Loewen Lazarow
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Sager
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Crosby-Jolliffe
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Alex Ryan Randall (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Fallon (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Adrian Deane Brannen-Jurgenson (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Gloria Long (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Shawn Livermon (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Eileen Fisher (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Lisa Steindler (2020–2021) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Amie Chen (2021) — Director
- Former: Shea Loewen (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $105K, to Shafer Mazow (Exec Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Z Space Studio
How much does The Z Space Studio give each year?
The Z Space Studio gave $184K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $94K across 4 grants.
What is The Z Space Studio's typical grant size?
The Z Space Studio's median grant in 2024 was $39,138, and its average grant was $46,069, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Z Space Studio give grants?
The Z Space Studio gives mostly in California: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (27%).
Does The Z Space Studio give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Z Space Studio's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program support" (4 grants).
How large is The Z Space Studio?
The Z Space Studio reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is The Z Space Studio?
The Z Space Studio is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $5.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Z Space Studio's EIN?
The Z Space Studio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3177230. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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