Kuumbwa Jazz Society

Organization Overview

Kuumbwa Jazz Society is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (A6C) the organization is classified as: Bands & Ensembles, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Kuumbwa Jazz Society employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kuumbwa Jazz Society 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, Kuumbwa Jazz Society generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES IN THE SANTA CRUZ AREA AND TO ENJOY AND APPRECIATE THE FULL SPECTRUM OF JAZZ MUSIC THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION. WE PRESENT EXTRAORDINARY REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

KUUMBWA JAZZ'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY TO ENJOY AND APPRECIATE THE FULL SPECTRUM OF JAZZ THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION. WE PRESENT EXTRAORDINARY REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MUSICIANS AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. FOR OVER 40 YEARS, KJ HAS BROUGHT THE COMMUNITY INTO THE CREATIVE PRESENCE OF INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED JAZZ ARTISTS. PRESENTING NEARLY 130 CONCERTS A YEAR, IN ADDITION TO CONCERTS IN OUR 200-SEAT KJ CENTER, WE ALSO HOLD CONCERTS IN LARGER VENUES, ALLOWING US TO INCREASE AND DIVERSIFY OUR AUDIENCES WHILE GENERATING REVENUE. KJ IS COMMITTED TO RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP AND PROVIDING A RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT THAT SUPPORTS ARTISTS AS WELL AS STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, PATRONS AND CONTRIBUTORS.


THROUGH OUR COMPREHENSIVE YEAR ROUND JAZZ EDUCATION PROGRAMS, WE FOSTER CREATIVE EXPRESSION OF THE NEXT GENERATION OF JAZZ ARTISTS AND AFICIONADOS IN THE FOLLOWING JAZZ EDUCATION PROGRAMS: KUUMBWA HONOR JAZZ BAND, AN ALL-STAR GROUP OF HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. ANNUAL SUMMER JAZZ CAMP OFFERED TO 8TH-12TH GRAD STUDENTS, GELD AT THE CABRILLO COLLEGE CAMPUS WHERE ENROLLED STUDENTS RECEIVE BOTH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION WITH A FOCUS ON IMPROVISATION, BASIC THEORY AND CONCEPTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS GUARANTEED TO STUDENTS IN NEED. ARTISTS IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM, IS A DIRECT SERVICE PROGRAM BRINGING ACCOMPLISHED JAZZ ARTISTS AND EDUCATORS INTO SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SCHOOL AND CLASSROOMS TEACHING MUSIC STUDENTS OF ALLEGES, AND INTRODUCING THEM TO JAZZ MUSIC AND THE ELEMENTS OF IMPROVISATION. MASTER CLASS SERIES, FEATURES RENOWNED PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS WHO PRESENT HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS FOR MUSICIANS AND ENTHUSIASTS OF ALL LEVELS. DISCOVER JAZZ IS A FRIENDLY FAMILY INTRODUCTION TO JAZZ EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES. THE EDUCATOR IN RESIDENCE POSITION IS A PROMINENT JAZZ ARTIST/EDUCATOR WHO WORKS YEAR-ROUND FOR A TWO-YEAR PERIOD WITH CLASSROOM TEACHERS AND STUDENT MUSICIANS THAT PARTICIPATE IN KUUMBWA'S EDUCATION PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tim Jackson
Secretary
$102,351
Bobbi Todaro
Executive Dir.
$69,726
Joe Hyatt
President
$0
Jon Minsloff
Vice President
$0
Mary Jo Walker
Treasurer
$0
Keshav Batish
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $90,750
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,175,541
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $7,445
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,266,291
Total Program Service Revenue$218,918
Investment income $25,954
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $8,650
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $53,316
Net Income from Fundraising Events $68,866
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $34,355
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,676,350

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Kuumbwa Jazz Society has recieved totaling $179,128.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$55,000
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

Menlo Park, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$55,000
Community Foundation Santa Cruz County

Aptos, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, HISTORY, AND CULTURE

$39,891
Schwab Charitable Fund

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES

$22,900
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,302
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$35
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$35,393
Earnings$1,722
Admin Expense$444
Other Expense$1,298
Ending Balance$35,373

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