Jazz Foundation Of America Inc

Organization Overview

Jazz Foundation Of America Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Jazz Foundation Of America Inc employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jazz Foundation Of America Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Jazz Foundation Of America Inc generated $5.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA PROVIDES JAZZ AND BLUES MUSICIANS WITH FINANCIAL, MEDICAL, HOUSING, AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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MUSICIANS' EMERGENCY FUND/HOUSING AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE: PREVENTING HOMELESSNESS AND EVICTIONS FOR MUSICIANS IN NEED AND ASSISTING WITH RENT, MORTGAGES, TRANSPORTATION, UTILITIES AND OTHER ESSENTIAL LIVING EXPENSES. MOST MUSICIANS HAVE NO SAVINGS, THEY RARELY GET PAID PROPERLY, AND THEY LIVE GIG TO GIG. FOR EXAMPLE, IF SOMEONE CANT WORK BECAUSE THEYVE HAD AN ACCIDENT AND ARE NOW BEHIND IN THEIR RENT, WE PAY THEIR RENT AND/OR UTILITIES TO KEEP THEM FROM EVICTION. WE ALSO MAKE SURE THERE IS ENOUGH FOOD ON THE TABLE AND] EVEN GO TO THE HOSPITAL WITH THEM FOR TREATMENT IF THEY ARE ALONE. IN OTHER CRISIS SITUATIONS, WE ARE NEEDED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE INSTRUMENTS SO THAT MUSICIANS CAN KEEP WORKING. WHATEVER THE SITUATION CALLS FOR, WE ADDRESS THE NEED THROUGH COMPASSION AND COUNSELING FROM OUR SOCIAL WORK TEAM. JFA LOOKS AT THE WHOLE PERSON AND SEES THE LONG- AND SHORT-TERM CHALLENGES. THIS CAN INCLUDE MAKING HOME VISITS TO AN ELDERLY PERSON WHO IS ALONE AND EVEN CONNECTING THEM WITH YOUNGER MUSICIANS THEY CAN MENTOR WHO CHECK IN AND HELP CARE FOR THEM. WE ALSO MAKE CALLS AFTER BUSINESS HOURS TO LET THEM KNOW THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. SOMETIMES WE UNCOVER THE ROOT OF SOMEONES DEPRESSION OR HELP RECONNECT THEM WITH ESTRANGED FAMILY MEMBERS. EVERY CASE IS SPECIAL AND NEEDS MORE THAN WHAT IT FIRST PRESENTS. WHATEVER THE SITUATION, WE HEAL IT AS BEST WE CAN WITH LOVE, A HELPING HAND, AND SOME CREATIVITY. JFA ASSISTED IN 2,173 UNIQUE CASES THROUGH THE MUSICIANS' EMERGENCY FUND IN 2021.


DISASTER RELIEF: DIRECT SUPPORT FOR THE MUSICIAN COMMUNITY FOLLOWING CATASTROPHIC EVENTS. FROM HURRICANE KATRINA TO HURRICANES HARVEY, IRMA, MARIA, AND IDA OUR TEAM IS ON THE GROUND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND TO HELP WITH RELIEF AND RECOVERY. OUR SOCIAL WORKERS AND CASE MANAGERS FIND OUT FIRST-HAND WHAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AND REPAIRED. WE GO HOME TO HOME AND OFFER EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND PROVIDE BASIC NECESSITIES LIKE FOOD, EMERGENCY SUPPLIES, AND CLOTHES FOR CHILDREN. WE REPLACE INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT, HELP WITH CAR REPAIRS, AND ENLIST PROFESSIONALS TO DECONTAMINATE HOUSES TO ENSURE A FAMILIES SAFETY. MUSICIANS ARE ALREADY VULNERABLE BEFORE DISASTER STRIKES. THEY LIVE PAYCHECK TO PAYCHECK AND THINGS CRITICAL TO THEIR LIVELIHOOD, LIKE INSTRUMENTS AND STUDIO EQUIPMENT, ARE KEPT AT HOME. ONE FLOOD CAN DERAIL A LIFETIME OF WORK, LEAVING GREAT ARTISTS WITH NOWHERE TO TURN. THIS RELIEF EFFORT INCLUDES CREATING COMMUNITY CONCERTS IN PLACES WHERE WORK OPPORTUNITIES ARE LIMITED FOR MUSICIANS DUE TO DISASTERS. THESE CONCERTS ALSO PROVIDE A HEALING EXPERIENCE FOR AUDIENCES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SHARED SHOCK, LOSS, AND TRAUMA. DURING THE PANDEMIC, JFA'S COVID-19 MUSICIANS' EMERGENCY FUND HAS EXTENDED SUPPORT TO THOUSANDS OF MUSICIANS FOR ASSISTANCE WITH BASIC NECESSITIES LIKE RENT PAYMENTS, UTILITY BILLS, AND GROCERIES. JFA PROVIDED SUPPORT IN 2,820 UNIQUE CASES TO MUSICIANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN 2021 VIA OUR DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS.


JAZZ AND BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS/CREATING EMPLOYMENT: DIGNIFIED WORK THAT KEEPS THE MUSIC ALIVE. MOST OFTEN, THE BEST WAY TO HELP BLUES, JAZZ, AND ROOTS MUSICIANS IN CRISIS IS TO KEEP THEM WORKING. MUSICIANS WHO USED TO PLAY SIX NIGHTS A WEEK NOW HAVE FEW OR NO OPTIONS. THE JAZZ AND BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM CONTINUES TO BE A VITAL SOURCE OF INCOME AND OPTIMISM FOR OUR LEGENDARY ELDERS. JITS SERVES MULTIPLE PURPOSES: 1) PROVIDING DIGNIFIED WORK FOR ARTISTS TO CONTINUE DOING WHAT THEY LOVE MOST; 2) PRESENTING LIVE MUSIC TO UNDERSERVED AUDIENCES AT A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY VENUES AND CREATING ACCESS TO ENRICHMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT; AND PRESERVING THE LEGACY OF JAZZ AND BLUES THROUGH CONCERTS BY VETERAN AUDIENCES REACHING NEW LISTENERS. MANY OF THE THOUSANDS OF YOUNG ATTENDING THEIR CONCERTS HAVE NEVER HEARD LIVE MUSIC. BY SHARING THIS MUSIC AT SCHOOLS THAT OTHERWISE HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO ARTS AND ENRICHMENT, WE CAN HELP TO BUILD FUTURE AUDIENCES. IN A DIGITAL WORLD, THIS INTERACTION PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN HOW MUSIC IS ACTUALLY MADE. THROUGH JAZZ AND BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS, MUSICIANS FEEL ALIVE WITH PURPOSE, SHARING THEIR LIFE STORIES WITH HUNDREDS OF NEW FANS AND PASSING ON VALUABLE LESSONS ABOUT THE HISTORY AND PRACTICE OF BLUES, JAZZ, AND ROOTS MUSIC. JFA CREATED 2,338 PAID WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSICIANS IN NEED THROUGH THE JAZZ AND BLUES IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM IN 2021.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Wendy Oxenhorn
Vice Chair
$300,462
Joseph Petrucelli
Executive Dir.
$142,697
Steve Jordan
Musical Director
$133,446
Daryl Dunbar
CFO
$125,353
Bridget Sullivan
Director Of Dev.
$100,777
Richard Parsons
Chairman
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,086,014
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,920
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,121,853
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $63,157
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,211,787
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $699,353
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,025,911
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$350,559
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,586,492

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Jazz Foundation Of America Inc has recieved totaling $37,778.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
32 Bar Blues Foundation

Portland, ME

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$37,778
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$30,356,376
Earnings$6,570,776
Other Expense$1,487,640
Ending Balance$35,439,512

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