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Creating opportunities for the next generation of artists

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Creating opportunities for the next generation of artists

The Z SUPPLY Foundation is dedicated to creating scholarships for the next generation of creatives. Since 2021, Z SUPPLY has raised $900K for the Z SUPPLY Foundation and has awarded 58 scholarships.

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create opportunities
for future creatives
by helping
us raise

$300K!

For the fourth year in a row, we’re honored to donate $300,000 from this Black Friday season’s sales to the
Z SUPPLY Foundation—bringing our total contribution
to $1.2 million.

A majority of the funds are directed towards our
Education Fund which supports scholarship funding
and other education-based programs. Together, we can
make a positive impact on the future generation of
creatives.

Z SUPPLY Foundation Scholarships

The Z SUPPLY Foundation board of directors reviewed various colleges and with thorough research, were pleased to select the following colleges to create their own specific Z SUPPLY Foundation scholarships.

Established in 1918 and based in Los Angeles, Otis College of Art and Design is a national leader in art and design education. Since 2022, The Z SUPPLY Foundation has pledged $75,000 to an Endowed Scholarship fund, as well as $100,000 to a Named Scholarship Fund. The funds support scholarships in Fashion Design, Digital Media, Communications Arts, Graphics and related fields of study. The Foundation plans to donate to the fund with the 2024 BFCM fundraising campaign for the 2025/2026 academic year. Otis College of Art and Design will decide which fund to contribute to based on the donation.

Based in San Francisco, CCA educates talented, visionary students to become versatile makers with inventive solutions to advance culture and society. Since 2022, The Z SUPPLY Foundation has pledged $50,000 to an Endowed Scholarship fund, as well as $125,000 to a Named Scholarship Fund. The Z SUPPLY Foundation scholarship at CCA promotes inclusivity, supporting students from diverse backgrounds as they pursue degrees in Fashion Design. The Foundation plans to donate to the CCA Scholarship funds with the 2024 BFCM fundraising campaign for the 2025/2026 academic year. CCA will decide which fund to contribute to based on the donation.

College of the Arts at California State University, Long Beach, is one of the largest and most respected state-supported arts colleges in the country. Since 2022, The Z SUPPLY Foundation has pledged $50,000 to an Endowed Scholarship fund, as well as $75,000 to a Named Scholarship Fund. The funds support scholarships in Graphic Design and Photography. The Foundation plans to donate to the fund with the 2024 BFCM fundraising campaign for the 2025/2026 academic year. CSULB will decide which fund to contribute to based on the donation.

For more than a century, Parsons has been inspired by the transformative potential of design. Today, the school’s groundbreaking academic programs carry forward that mission, making Parsons the number one design school in the U.S. and among the top three globally. Since 2023, the Z SUPPLY Foundation has pledged $50,000 to a Named scholarship that supports one student in the Parsons School of Fashion BFA or MFA program in sustainable design. The Foundation plans to donate to the fund with the 2024 BFCM fundraising campaign for the 2025/2026 academic year. Parsons will decide which fund to contribute to based on the donation.

SCAD is a private art school with locations in Savannah, Georgia, Atlanta Georgia and Lacoste, France. It was founded in 1978 to provide degrees in programs not yet offered in the southeast of the United States. The university enrolls more than 16,000 students from across the United States and around the world with international students comprising up to 17 percent of the student population. Since 2023, the Z SUPPLY Foundation has pledged $50,000 to an Endowed scholarship supporting one UX Design student. The Foundation plans to donate to the fund with the 2024 BFCM fundraising campaign for the 2025/2026 academic year. SCAD will decide which fund to contribute to based on the donation.

The Kansas City Art Institute (KCAI) is a private non-profit art and design school in Kansas City, Missouri. Their mission is to prepare gifted students to transform the world creatively through art and design. KCAI was founded in 1885 and is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. Since 2023, the Z SUPPLY Foundation has pledged $100,000 to an endowed scholarship to support one ceramics student and one fiber student. The funds will be distributed starting in the 2026/2027 academic year.

Frequently Asked Questions

About the Foundation

We launched our philanthropic arm, the Z SUPPLY Foundation, in 2021 and are committed to supporting educational and social organizations. Each year, the Foundation will have a specific focus, which will give us the opportunity to support the many causes that mean so much to us as a brand. This corporation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public and charitable purposes. The Foundation was considered a “public charity” but now is applying to be a “private foundation”.

The Z SUPPLY Foundation Board of Directors selects colleges and universities that specialize in the fashion design, art and marketing fields. We are working with these universities and colleges to tailor specifically named scholarships to give students of fashion design, art and marketing the support they need in their fields of study. All scholarship recipients are selected by the universities and colleges. The scholarships are funded through The Z Supply Foundation’s Education Fund.

Z SUPPLY Foundation will only be creating scholarships with select universities and colleges. Those universities and colleges will be deciding which recipients to distribute the scholarship to. Please contact zsfoundation@zsupplyllc.com for a list of participating universities and/or colleges.

Yes, we are committed to supporting social, environmental and educational qualified tax-exempt 501(c) (3) public charities in the United States each year through the Z SUPPLY Foundation. If you are a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) in the United States and are interested in being considered for a donation through the foundation, please contact zsfoundation@zsupplyllc.com.

The Z SUPPLY Foundation Board of Directors will be allocating the funds in alignment with our mission.

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Our Partners

We’ve been fortunate to have partnered with some incredible organizations through the Z SUPPLY Foundation. We invite you to learn more.

The Orange County Rescue Mission is a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless individuals and families by providing shelter, food, and support services. Offering programs such as emergency shelter, transitional housing, job training, and counseling, OCRM focuses on both immediate needs and long-term self-sufficiency. With the help of volunteers, the mission works to break the cycle of homelessness and empower participants to rebuild their lives and regain stability.

Laura's House provides unduplicated domestic violence-related services to the 3.18 million residents of Orange County, California, and beyond. Over 30 years, Laura's House has provided support services and shelter to more than 7,500 women, men, and children. They have also offered counseling, life skills education and legal advocacy to over 77,000 individuals.

Miracles for Kids, based in Orange County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that supports children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Founded in 2004 and led by CEO Autumn Strier, the organization provides financial aid, housing, basic needs, and wellness programs to families struggling with the emotional and financial toll of caring for a sick child. The mission helps caregivers avoid bankruptcy, homelessness, and hunger, so they can focus on their child’s health.

The Orange County Rescue Mission is a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless individuals and families by providing shelter, food, and support services. Offering programs such as emergency shelter, transitional housing, job training, and counseling, OCRM focuses on both immediate needs and long-term self-sufficiency. With the help of volunteers, the mission works to break the cycle of homelessness and empower participants to rebuild their lives and regain stability.

Orange County United Way is committed to ensuring local students succeed, struggling OC families gain financial security, our homeless neighbors find a place to call home. We are hands-on, delivering 50+ programs countywide to break barriers and improve lives for everyone who lives in Orange County. Everyday we are working on ways to advance the Education, Health, Housing, and Financial Stability of people in Orange County

Hawaii Community Foundation is a steward of more than 1,100 funds, including over 300 scholarship funds, created by donors who desire to transform lives and improve communities. In 2022, HCF distributed $87 million in grants to the community from funds at HCF, contracts, and private foundations statewide, including $7.1 million in scholarships.

The Maui Food Bank (MFB) was incorporated as a non-profit in 1994. MFB has continuously and consistently expanded food banking services for the residences of Maui County. The Maui Food Bank is the only nonprofit in Maui County that collects, warehouses and distributes mass quantities of perishable and nonperishable food items to those in need.

The Maui Humane Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was first established as a non-profit in 1953, incorporated in 1962 and is the only open admission animal shelter on the island of Maui. Our mission is “to protect and save the lives of Maui’s animals, accepting all in need, educating the community, and inspiring respect and compassion towards all animals”.

Waves for Water believes that access to clean water is a fundamental human right. Which is why they have dedicated their lives to providing it, through the implementation of portable water filter systems, the digging and renovating of bore-hole wells, and the construction of rainwater harvesting and storing systems (in places where groundwater is not accessible).

Inner-City Arts believe that arts and creativity are transformational. Its mission is to engage young people in the creative process in order to shape a society of creative, confident, and collaborative individuals. Since its start, Inner-City Arts has served over 200,00 students and 10,000 teachers in the Los Angeles area. Every year, more than 5,000 elementary school students receive high-quality arts education on the Inner-City Arts campus thanks to a unique partnership with LAUSD.

Girls on the Run is an international physical-activity-based youth development program with a research-based curriculum for girls in third to eighth grade that teaches life skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and running games. They have worked with over 2 million girls.

Casa OC’s mission is focused solely and completely on the children of Orange County, California. They are a privately-funded non-profit organization that serves severely abused, neglected and abandoned children through the recruitment, training, and continued support of volunteers who advocate and mentor these children, representing their best interest in the courtroom and other settings.

Breast Cancer Angels is a local non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that financially assists individuals during treatment for breast cancer. Some of the assistance provided can be food gift cards, gas gift cards, rental assistance, utility assistance and help with medical co-pays. The organization has also paid for hospice and final expenses. Many of these individuals have children so they also assist with school supplies and clothing.

Wildlife Alliance implements a complete approach to combating the illegal wildlife trade through our award-winning wildlife police unit – the Wildlife Rapid Rescue Team. They ensure all live animals seized from the trade are appropriately cared for whilst working with government authorities to ensure tradersface justice.

The Exodus Road’s primary focus is on human trafficking intervention work. Their community helps to rescue, protect and heal survivors of human trafficking every day. They help train communities to stop trafficking, rescue victims, arrest traffickers and heal survivors.

Want to get in touch for partnerships or donations or more information about the Z SUPPLY Foundation?

Email us at zsfoundation@zsupplyllc.com