Kuumbwa Jazz Society
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 43
- Location
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Founding
- 09/1975
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 51-0159252
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 12/2023, Kuumbwa Jazz Society employed 43 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 12/2023, Kuumbwa Jazz Society generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.1% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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, HELD 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) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tim Jackson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $120,923 |
Bennett Jackson Creative Dir. | Officer | 30 | $93,719 |
Chanel Enriquez Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $85,569 |
Joe Hyatt President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Keshav Batish Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Summer Red Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $95,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $775,911 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,488 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $870,911 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $638,229 |
| Investment income | $67,820 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $70,163 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $117,033 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $70,757 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $176,477 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,011,390 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,300 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $328,324 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,717 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $378,739 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,870 |
| Other employee benefits | $43,174 |
| Payroll taxes | $55,188 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,086 |
| Fees for services: Other | $108,041 |
| Advertising and promotion | $35,114 |
| Office expenses | $18,893 |
| Information technology | $9,724 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $109,179 |
| Travel | $11,709 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $8,333 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,788 |
| Insurance | $6,361 |
| All other expenses | $57,521 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,779,040 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $580,431 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $172,640 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $116,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $19,928 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $35,045 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $157,922 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,973,544 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $754,982 |
| Total assets | $3,810,492 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $70,572 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $193,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $150,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $707,725 |
| Total liabilities | $1,121,297 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,421,259 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $267,936 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,810,492 |