Sadza Space
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Sadza Space a non-profit cultural center located in the Banglatown neighborhood of Detroit Michigan is the first cultural center in North America dedicated to the arts and culture of Zimbabwe. Its vision is to promote deeper awareness and appreciation for different cultures to support more connected and inspired artistic creation. Sadza Space seeks to facilitate transformative cross-cultural exchanges of food art music dance and language between artists neighbors and community members through programs that enable cultural production and art-making.
- Income
- $75,000
- Spending
- $119,079
- Reserves
- 12.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.9 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 66% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 59% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $75,000 spent. In 2024 Sadza Space embarked on an exciting and transformative journey to establish a physical location in Detroit dedicated to fostering cross-cultural exchanges through food art music dance and language. This innovative space will serve as a hub for artists neighbors and community members offering programs that encourage cultural production and artmaking while strengthening community bonds. The project represents a significant investment in Detroits cultural and social infrastructure with long-term benefits anticipated for residents and visitors alike. Sadza Space purchased the building in 2024 and began construction in November of the same year. As of the reporting period 173,318 recorded under Construction in Progress CIP as ongoing renovation and development costs. Additionally there are 5,141 in unpaid expenses tied to the project. All costs are being carefully managed to ensure alignment w
- Sadza space was also working on Sadza space station with Youtube Channel. The channel will be promoting awareness of different cultures and bringing in different speakers to talk about food art music. dance language between artists neighbors and community members and the world at large. This program is expected to create awareness to a lot of people this was in progress at year end. The station was finally launched in May 2024
- Sadza Space also offers artist residencies and a writers exchange program. It provides a nurturing environment for emerging and established artists to collaborate delve into their creative processes and connect with other artists and scholars. Its arts education program aims to ignite passion foster critical thinking and cultivate a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Furthermore its public programs and events including exhibitions artist talks performances and cultural festivals aim to engage and connect with the community to foster dialogue celebrate creativity and promote cultural understanding.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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