Jazz At Aspen-Snowmass is located in Aspen, CO. The organization was established in 1993. 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 09/2023, Jazz At Aspen-Snowmass employed 144 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jazz At Aspen-Snowmass 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 09/2023, Jazz At Aspen-Snowmass generated $21.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $13.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.8% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF JAZ ASPEN SNOWMASS IS TO PRESENT AND PRESERVE JAZZ AND RELATED FORMS OF MUSIC THROUGH WORLD-CLASS FESTIVALS, PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FESTIVALS AND PERFORMANCES INCLUDE THE JAS CAFE SERIES, JUNE EXPERIENCE AND LABOR DAY EXPERIENCE. THE JAS CAF HOSTED 16 NIGHTS OF PERFORMANCES OVER THE WINTER AND SUMMER SERIES, WHILE THE JAS JUNE EXPERIENCE TOOK OVER DOWNTOWN ASPEN WITH OVER 40 PERFORMANCES TAKING PLACE IN 12 DIFFERENT VENUES. THE JAS LABOR DAY EXPERIENCE ATTRACTED 29,775 ATTENDEES AT THE ANNUAL 3-DAY EVENT. ALONG WITH PERFORMANCES, THE CAFS OFFER MUSIC EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH LISTEN UP! PRE-SHOW DISCUSSIONS WHERE ARTISTS ARE INTERVIEWED ABOUT THEIR MUSICAL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES AS WELL AS OFFERING "JAS CAF CORNER" BLOGS AND PROGRAM ADDITIONS HIGHLIGHTING THE HISTORY OF JAZZ.
THE JAS ACADEMY HOSTED 42 STUDENTS FROM SOME OF THE TOP MUSIC SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTY BETWEEN TWO 2-WEEK SUMMER SESSIONS. STUDENTS WORK WITH FACULTY FROM THE FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, AS WELL AS VISITING PROFESSIONAL JAZZ MUSICIANS DURING THE PROGRAM WHICH FOCUSES ON IDENTIFYING AND ASSISTING THE MOST TALENTED STUDENT ARTISTS EMBRACING JAZZ FUNDAMENTALLY WHILE EXPLORING MYRIAD RELATED AND UNRELATED FORMS OF MUSIC AT THE HIGHEST QUALITY. THE ACADEMY IS A FULL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTED ANNUALLY BY A MULTI-YEAR GIFT FROM ED AND SASHA BASS.
LOCAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES PROVIDED OVER $350,000 IN SUPPORT TO LOCAL PUBLIC MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS, REACHING 15 SCHOOLS AND OVER 1,500 STUDENTS. THESE DONATIONS INCLUDED OVER 2,000 HOURS OF IN-CLASSROOM ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS; PRIVATE MUSIC LESSON FUNDING; OVER $40,000 IN NEW AND USED INSTRUMENTS FOR SCHOOL PROGRAMS AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS IN NEED OF THE FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION; SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS, FUNDING FOR MUSIC CLASS FIELD TRIPS AND MUCH MORE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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James Horowitz President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $351,740 |
Andrew Paul Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John Seybold Co-Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Goodman Co-Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Donna Di Ianni Co-National Council Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cari Kuhlman Treasurer & Finance Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Pyramid Bistro Llc Catering | 9/29/23 | $408,697 |
Lead Resort Management Llc Facility Rentals | 9/29/23 | $214,323 |
Doover Productions Llc Artist Fees | 9/29/23 | $200,000 |
Citadel Security Group Event Security | 9/29/23 | $172,460 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $13,442 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $73,900 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,892,888 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $16,980,230 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $3,882,021 |
Investment income | $257,615 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $46,203 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $21,166,069 |
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. | $46,494 |
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 | $928,032 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $102,601 |
Payroll taxes | $85,038 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,070 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $25,555 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $150,983 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $57,907 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $76,321 |
Insurance | $183,753 |
All other expenses | $63,110 |
Total functional expenses | $13,666,747 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,116,475 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,131,204 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $8,741,730 |
Accounts receivable, net | $329,467 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $14,376 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $62,465 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $76,402 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $254,578 |
Total assets | $17,726,697 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,227,418 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $92,336 |
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 | $1,500 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $2,321,254 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,336,082 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $11,069,361 |
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 | $17,726,697 |