Jason Mraz Foundation
- Assets
- $531.8k
- Revenue
- $222.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Encinitas, CA
- Founding
- 06/2017
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 82-0691460
Organization Overview
Jason Mraz Foundation is located in Encinitas, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jason Mraz Foundation 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, Jason Mraz Foundation generated $222.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 5 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $226.0k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Jason Mraz Foundation has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $459,269. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE JASON MRAZ FOUNDATIONS SPECIFIC PURPOSE IS THE PROMOTION OF ARTISTIC TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT AND PERSONAL EXPRESSION, ADVANCING EQUALITY AND EMPOWERING THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION.OUR MISSION IS TO SHINE FOR INCLUSIVE ARTS EDUCATION AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EQUALITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023 THE JASON MRAZ FOUNDATION WAS ABLE TO AWARD OVER $94,000 IN PROGRAMMING FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ALIGNED WITH OUR VISION TO PROMOTE ARTISTIC TRAINING, MEAL DISTRIBUTION, DEVELOPMENT AND PERSONAL EXPRESSION, ADVANCING EQUALITY AND EMPOWERING THROUGH ARTS EDUCATION. THE JASON MRAZ FOUNDATION ALSO ANNOUNCED AN ADDITION TO OUR SHINE PROGRAM, KALEIDOSCOPE, AND A MUSICAL PERFORMANCE BY SAN DIEGO ARTS PROGRAM STUDENTS, OF ALL ABILITIES AND BACKGROUNDS, FEBRUARY 17 AND 18, 2024 AT CALIFORNIA CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN ESCONDIDO. ALL EIGHT ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING IN THE PERFORMANCES WITH JASON ARE BENEFICIARIES OF GRANTS FROM THE JASON MRAZ FOUNDATION, WHOSE MISSION IT IS TO SHINE FOR INCLUSIVE ARTS EDUCATION AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF EQUALITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Mraz President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christina Carano-Mraz Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Candi Newton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Connie Corn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $221,493 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $221,493 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $961 |
| 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 | $222,454 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $94,104 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $65,577 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,016 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $738 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $500 |
| Office expenses | $584 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,425 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $121 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,210 |
| All other expenses | $8 |
| Total functional expenses | $225,970 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $531,789 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $531,789 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,031 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,031 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $530,758 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $531,789 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Jason Mraz Foundation has awarded $94,104 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
A STEP BEYOND PURPOSE: Program Support | $10,000 |
A REASON TO SURVIVE PURPOSE: Program Support | $7,500 |
BANDING TOGETHER PURPOSE: Program Support | $10,000 |
DIVERSIONARY THEATRE PURPOSE: Program Support | $10,000 |
MONARCH SCHOOL PROJECT PURPOSE: Program Support | $10,000 |
OTHER ORGS AT BELOW 5K EACH PURPOSE: Program Support | $6,604 |