Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance
Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $516K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $13K. Net investment income was $133K.
Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance at a glance
In short: Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance gave $13K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $13,445
- +13345.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,921
- +1820.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,700
- Total assets
- $516,102
- +26.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (19% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Women's Religious Study ($6K). Together the top 7 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance gives
- In 2024 it paid out 126% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2023) to $13K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Religious Study | Donation | $6,190 |
| Launch Good Detroit, MI | Donation | $2,560 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Donation | $2,085 |
| Mirys List Calabasas, CA | Donation | $1,700 |
| Masjid Al-Faatir Chicago, IL | Donation | $500 |
| Foster Progree Chicago, IL | Donation | $250 |
| Chicago Art Institute Chicago, IL | Donation | $160 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $516,102 | $132,608 | $31,475 | $13,445 | 7 | $31,315 | $132,608 | $24,760 |
| 2023 | $409,139 | $516,296 | $6,115 | $100 | 1 | $6,115 | $934 | $2,090 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance is led by Joseph Zhou, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Zhou
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Zhou
Director
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ethan Zhou
Director
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ying Zhe
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance
How much does Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance give each year?
Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance gave $13K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100 across 1 grant.
What is Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance's typical grant size?
Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance's median grant in 2024 was $1,700, and its average grant was $1,921, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance give grants?
Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance's top state is Michigan, with 19% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (16%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (7 grants).
Who are Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance's largest grantees?
Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance's largest 2024 grantees include Women's Religious Study ($6,190), Launch Good ($2,560) and World Central Kitchen ($2,085), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance?
Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance reported $516K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance?
Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $516K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance's EIN?
Z4 Diversity Charitable Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4472770. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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