Charleston Jazz is located in North Charleston, SC. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Charleston Jazz employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Charleston Jazz 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, Charleston Jazz generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $749.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO GROW AND CULTIVATE A LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITY FOR JAZZ THROUGH PERFORMANCE, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH WHILE CELEBRATING AND PRESERVING CHARLESTON'S RICH HISTORY IN JAZZ.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHARLESTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA - THE CJO, LED BY MAESTRO ROBERT LEWIS, IS COMPRISED OF AN ACCOMPLISHED GROUP OF 18 JAZZ MUSICIANS AND FEATURES GUEST PERFORMERS FOR AN ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL SEASON EVERY YEAR. THE CJO HAS BECOME KNOWN FOR UNIQUE, ENTHUSIASTICALLY RECEIVED CONCERTS THAT CONTRIBUTE MIGHTILY TO THE EVER-EVOLVING LOWCOUNTRY ARTS SCENE AND SERVE AS AN EXAMPLE OF THE RICH HISTORY AND LEGACY OF JAZZ IN CHARLESTON. IN 2021, THE CHARLESTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA (CJO) PERFORMED ITS SIX-CONCERT SEASON AT THE CHARLESTON MUSIC HALL (THE FIRST THREE CONCERTS IN THE SPRING WERE ALSO PERFORMED OUTDOORS AT FIREFLY DISTILLERY). GUEST PERFORMERS INCLUDED JON FADDIS FOR A TRIBUTE TO DIZZY GILLESPIE AND MANNY HOUSTON FOR THE JAZZ ON BROADWAY PERFORMANCE.
THE CHARLESTON JAZZ FESTIVAL WAS CANCELED IN 2021 DUE TO COVID.
THE CHARLESTON JAZZ ACADEMY BRINGS TOGETHER STUDENTS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND AGES IN A COLLABORATIVE, FUN AND CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT TO EXPAND THEIR REPERTOIRE AND NURTURE THE SKILLS OF MUSIC AND IMPROVISATION WHILE EMPHASIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAMWORK, CREATIVITY AND SELF-EXPRESSION. INSPIRED BY THE HISTORY AND POSITIVE IMPACT OF THE JENKINS INSTITUTE, THE CHARLESTON JAZZ ACADEMY WAS ESTABLISHED IN JUNE 2017 WHEN IT JOINED FORCES WITH THE LEONARD SCHOOL OF MUSIC, WHICH PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN TEACHING AND INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH MUSIC SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1945. THE PURPOSE OF THE CHARLESTON JAZZ ACADEMY IS TO CULTIVATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF JAZZ ARTISTS AND ENTHUSIASTS THROUGH A VARIETY OF EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Tatjana Beylotte Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $109,385 |
Alva Anderson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ronald D Mccray Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Clay Grayson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
J Anton Collins Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joe Clark Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $5,200 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $326,705 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $392,747 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,500 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $724,652 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $277,332 |
Investment income | $12 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,744 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,004,740 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $59,400 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $109,385 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,126 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $174,070 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $15,046 |
Payroll taxes | $22,836 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $50,452 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $138,965 |
Advertising and promotion | $31,852 |
Office expenses | $37,068 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,172 |
Travel | $1,914 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $234 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,412 |
Insurance | $4,724 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $749,170 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $356,885 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,142 |
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 | $9,393 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $102,766 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $7,437 |
Intangible assets | $1,500 |
Other assets | $28,274 |
Total assets | $510,397 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,692 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $79,186 |
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 | $104,878 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $258,372 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $147,147 |
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 | $510,397 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Charleston Jazz has recieved totaling $59,387.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Coastal Community Foundation Of South Carolina Inc N Charleston, SC PURPOSE: ARTS GRANT | $32,387 |
Community Foundation Of Greater Memphis Inc Memphis, TN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Mark Elliott Motley Foundation Inc Charleston, SC PURPOSE: KIDS PROGRAMS | $2,000 |
Net Contributions | $100,747 |
Ending Balance | $100,747 |
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