New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 1971. 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 08/2023, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc employed 995 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage 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 08/2023, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc generated $53.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $52.3m during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.5% 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.

Since 2015, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc has awarded 147 individual grants totaling $11,594,515. 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND HERITAGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL AND FOUNDATION, INC. HAS SEVERAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MULTIPLE MUSIC FESTIVALS AND CONCERT SERIES HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL CULTURE THROUGH MUSIC, CUISINE, AND ART. THESE CONCERTS AND FESTIVAL ARTIST PERFORMANCES ARE ALSO STREAMED FOR BROADER ACCESSIBILITY. THE ESTIMATED NUMBER OF ATTENDEES AT JAZZ FEST AND OTHER FESTIVAL AND CONCERTS, STREAMING VIEWERS, AND REMAINING PARTICIPANTS IS 411,000. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT TO WWOZ A RELATED ORGANIZATION WHICH OPERATES A RADIO STATION IN NEW ORLEANS, LA FOR PRODUCTION AND BROADCASTING OF JAZZ PROGRAMMING.


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL AND FOUNDATION, INC. HAS SEVERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS BENEFITING LOCAL MUSICIANS AND CULTURE BEARERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THOSE WHICH PROVIDE COMMUNITY GRANTS TO SUPPORT PROJECTS IN MUSIC AND THE ART INDUSTRY OF LOUISIANA. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 2,454 GRANT PARTICIPANTS.


EDUCATION: THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL AND FOUNDATION, INC. HAS SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HANDS-ON MUSICAL INSTRUCTION FOR KIDS AGES 8-17. OTHER PROGRAMS ENGAGE ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE ABOUT HISTORY, CULTURE, AND BUSINESS. IN FYE 2023, THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 425 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PARTICIPANTS IN SYMPOSIUMS AND INSTRUCTION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brittany Major
Director
$9,000
Parker S Robinson
Director
$9,000
David Francis
President
$8,999
Skipper Bond
Director
$8,985
Jr Pegues
Treasurer
$8,980
Barbara Lacen Keller
Director (thru 01/2023)
$8,978

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Caps Universal
Staffing Contract/payroll Processor
$5,676,853
Rubber Life Inc
Artist
$2,700,000
Aeg Presents Llc
Producer Fees
$2,500,000
Park Avenue Touring Inc
Artist Agent
$1,785,000
Festival Productions Inc - New Orleans
Producer Fees
$3,501,077
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$49,475
Fundraising events$220,394
Related organizations$0
Government grants $26,250
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$658,579
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $169,092
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$954,698
Total Program Service Revenue$51,578,399
Investment income $701,643
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $42,690
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$128,059
Net Income from Fundraising Events $16,041
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $53,166,410

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc has awarded $887,000 in support to 13 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FRIENDS OF WWOZ

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE ORGANIZATION IN BROADCASTING AND STREAMING THE MUSIC, CONCERTS, AND FESTIVALS OF LOUISIANA AROUND THE WORLD.

$450,000

COLLEGIATE ACADEMIES

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT - TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRACT WITH ARTISTS AND PURCHASE SUPPLIES OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN.

$11,000

JEFFERSON PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT - TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRACT WITH ARTISTS AND PURCHASE SUPPLIES OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN.

$75,500

FRIENDS OF KIPP NEW ORLEANS INC

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT - TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRACT WITH ARTISTS AND PURCHASE SUPPLIES OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN.

$42,000

MONDO BIZARRO PRODUCTIONS

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT - TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRACT WITH ARTISTS AND PURCHASE SUPPLIES OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN.

$6,500

LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT - TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRACT WITH ARTISTS AND PURCHASE SUPPLIES OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN.

$20,000
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