Preservation Hall Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Preservation Hall Foundation Inc is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Preservation Hall Foundation Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Preservation Hall Foundation 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 12/2021, Preservation Hall Foundation Inc generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 18.6% per year over the past 7 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.

Since 2015, Preservation Hall Foundation Inc has awarded 31 individual grants totaling $226,320. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PRESERVATION HALL FOUNDATION PROTECTS, PRESERVES, AND PERPETUATES NEW ORLEANS MUSIC THROUGH ENGAGING AND SUPPORTING MUSICIANS; PROVIDING SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO ELDER MEMBERS OF OUR COLLECTIVE; CONSERVING AND SHARING JAZZ MUSIC ARCHIVES AND SPACES; PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC; AND GRANTMAKING TO RECOGNIZE MERIT AND/OR ALLEVIATE NEED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATION: PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF FOUNDATION IS DEVELOPING AND PRODUCING EDUCATON ACTIVITIES AND CONTENT FOCUSED ON TRADITIONAL NEW ORLEANS JAZZ. THE TWO MAIN EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE KIDS IN THE HALL, A LIVE FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCE, AND PRES HALL LESSONS, OUR FREE ONLINE RESOURCE WITH ORIGINAL LESSON PLANS FOR K-12 TEACHERS.


COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: EXTENDS TRADITIONAL JAZZ MUSIC AND CULTURE OUTSIDE OF NEW ORLEANS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FREE PERFORMANCES AT SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES AND OTHER PUBLIC SPACES AS WELL AS LECTURES AND MASTER CLASSES IN ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SETTINGS. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE LARGER BODY OF KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE THAT PROTECTS THE TRANSMISSION OF LOCAL CULTURAL TRADITIONS WORLDWIDE.


LEGACY: PROGRAM TO SUPPORT ELDER MUSICIANS (60 YEARS AND OLDER) THAT ARE REGULAR PERFORMERS AND EDUCATORS AT PRESERVATION HALL. DURING COVID AND AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE IDA, THE LEGACY PROGRAM EXPANDED TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANTS AND OTHER SUPPORT TO NEARLY 100 INDIVIDUALS, TRADITIONAL BANDS, AND ORGANIZATIONS.


ARCHIVES: THE FOUNDATION MAINTAINS AND BUILDS A LIVING ARCHIVE AND COLLECTION THAT DOCUMENTS THE STORY OF THE PRESERVATION HALL VENUE, COMMUNITY AND LIVES OF ITS MUSICIANS. A LARGE PART OF THE ARCHIVES PROGRAM IS TO CREATE NEW DIGITAL CONTENT IN THE FORM OF VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDINGS TO CAPTURE THE VIBRANT PRESENT ERA OF THE INSTITUTION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Michael Martinovich
Executive Director
$80,208
Greg Lucas
Executive Director
$45,833
Dr Aaron Wolfson
President
$0
Jeanette Jaffe
Treasurer/secretary
$0
Benjamin Jaffe
Chairman/vice President
$0
N Sundiata Haley
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Krewe Du Kanaval Llc
$149,706
Project Pr Amor Llc
$160,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$39,972
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,212,425
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,371,142
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,623,539
Total Program Service Revenue$19,900
Investment income $76
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $6,071
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,671,447

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Preservation Hall Foundation Inc has awarded $38,800 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

DRUMMER BOY JOE LLC

PURPOSE: HURRICANE IDA & COVID EMERGENCY RELIEF

$15,750

YOUNG TUXEDO BRASS BAND

PURPOSE: HURRICANE IDA & COVID EMERGENCY RELIEF

$10,000

CLIVE H WILSON LTD

PURPOSE: HURRICANE IDA & COVID EMERGENCY RELIEF

$7,500

JOHNSON PRODUCTIONS LLC

PURPOSE: HURRICANE IDA & COVID EMERGENCY RELIEF

$5,550
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Preservation Hall Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $2,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Stanton E & M Elaine Tefft Foundation

Bedford, NH

PURPOSE: JAZZ MUSIC

$2,500
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