Charleston Jazz

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Tatjana Beylotte
Executive Di
$109,385
Alva Anderson
President
$0
Clay Grayson
Secretary
$0
Ronald D Mccray
Vice Preside
$0
J Anton Collins
Treasurer
$0
Matt D Pardieck
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Charleston Jazz has recieved totaling $59,387.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
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
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Endowment Analysis

Net Contributions$100,747
Ending Balance$100,747

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