Jazz House Kids Inc

Organization Overview

Jazz House Kids Inc is located in Montclair, NJ. The organization was established in 2003. 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 06/2023, Jazz House Kids Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jazz House Kids 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 06/2023, Jazz House Kids Inc generated $4.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 13.9% per year over the past 8 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

JAZZ HOUSE KIDS IS DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING LIVES USING THE POWER AND LEGACY OF JAZZ THROUGH WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCES THAT CREATE AVENUES OF ACCESS, LEARNING, CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

JAZZ HOUSE PROGRAMS: AT THE JAZZ HOUSE FACILITIES IN MONTCLAIR AND JAZZ HOUES NYC, STUDENTS 8 TO 19 FROM ACROSS NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK PARTICIPATE IN YEAR-ROUND JAZZ ENSEMBLE AND PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS WITH JAZZ HOUSE KIDS PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS. QUALIFYING STUDENTS RECEIVE GREATLY REDUCED, NEED-BASED TUITION ASSISTANCE. THE CHICA POWER INITIATIVE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES FEMALE PARTICIPATION IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC ENSEMBLES AT THE JAZZ HOUSE. SINCE THIS ALL-GIRLS PROGRAM BEGAN IN 2011, FEMALE PARTICIPATION HAS INCREASED 250%. EACH YEAR, 100% OF HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS STUDYING AT THE JAZZ HOUSE IN MONTCLAIR GO ON TO ATTEND COLLEGE, WITH MANY RECEIVING MAJOR SCHOLARSHIPS.JAZZ HOUSE KIDS ALSO PRODUCES EXTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAMMING EACH YEAR,INCLUDING THE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED JAZZ HOUSE SUMMER WORKSHOP. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDES THE MULTI-PART JAZZ HOUSE GOES TO COLLEGE SERIES.


MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL: PRESENTED ANNUALLY SINCE 2010, THE MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL ("MJF") HAS GROWN TO BECOME NEW JERSEY'S LARGEST, FREE JAZZ FESTIVAL WITH MORE THAN 25,000 ATTENDEES. THE FESTIVAL IS PRESENTED AT VENUES ACROSS MONTCLAIR AND CULMINATES WITH A FREE GRAND FINALE. THE MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL IS ONE OF THE ONLY JAZZ FESTIVALS IN THE NATION THAT FEATURES INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED JAZZ ARTISTS PERFORMING SIDE-BY-SIDE WITH YOUNG, ASPIRING EMERGING MUSICIANS.


IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS: JAZZ HOUSE MUSIC SCHOLARS PROGRAMS PROVIDE FREE, WEEKLY IN-SCHOOL INSTRUCTION FOR HUNDREDS OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN NEWARK AND PATERSON,INCLUDING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, IN UNDER-RESOURCED NEW JERSEY. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SMALL GROUP LESSONS,ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CONCERTS AND MASTERCLASSES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Melissa Walker
President
$114,754
Martin Melilli
Board Member
$0
Susan Gifford
Vice Chair
$0
Christian Mcbride
Artistic Chair
$0
Janet Shapiro
Board Member
$0
Cecile Sutherland
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $122,050
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,426,134
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $23,640
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,548,184
Total Program Service Revenue$3,109,441
Investment income $0
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,657,625

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