Who we are
Zev United is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in Dripping Springs, TX U.S.A.
Our mission is to support the talents of exemplary musicians and skateboarders under the age of 18.
Public charity status: 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Our History
On February 27th, 2023, Ben and Liz Kweller suffered the immense tragedy of losing their 16-year-old son, Dorian, in a freak car accident.
During his short time on Earth, Dorian touched countless lives through his magnetic personality and the music he released under his middle name, ZEV, which means “Wolf”.
Dorian was a friend to all and always encouraged his peers to find their inner artist and follow their passions.
He was a kind and gentle soul, non-judgmental, open-minded, and an all around great person. If you knew him, you know.
On May 25th, 2023, the Kwellers founded Zev United as a way to continue Dorian's legacy with the mission of helping young artists and skaters who are a lot like him.
Our Initiatives
We recognize the importance of vocational education.
There are many young, talented people who don't have the business skills or knowledge of how to break through to their desired career.
We offer financial assistance and mentorship programs to help them embark on professional journeys in these fields.
Our Future
While Dorian’s life ended abruptly and far too soon, his legacy lives on through his music and his memory.
We hope that through our work we will inspire and nurture future generations of creatives just like Dorian.