Seattle Jazz Orchestra
- Assets
- $298.9k
- Revenue
- $450.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Kirkland, WA
- Founding
- 11/1998
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 91-1928901
Organization Overview
Seattle Jazz Orchestra is located in Kirkland, WA. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (A69) the organization is classified as: Symphony Orchestras, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Seattle Jazz Orchestra employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Seattle Jazz Orchestra 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 06/2021, Seattle Jazz Orchestra generated $450.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $360.8k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.4%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
SJO IS THE PRODUCING ORGANIZATION FOR THE SEATTLE REPERTORY JAZZ ORCHESTRA, A 17 PIECE ENSEMBLE OF THE MOST PROMINENT JAZZ MUSICIANS IN THE SEATTLE AREA. WE ALSO WORK TO EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION TO APPRECIATE AND PERFORM THIS UNIQUELY AMERICAN ART FORM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT SERIES: SRJO'S 2020-2021 SEASON WAS SEVERELY IMPACTED BY COVID-19, BUT WE ADJUSTED QUICKLY AND PRODUCED THE FOLLOWING SHOWS: 1) "MILES DAVIS' BIRTH OF THE COOL", NOV 7, 2020 (ONLINE LIVE-STREAM), 2) "SRJO PLAYS SRJO" FEATURING NEW PIECES COMPOSED BY SRJO PLAYERS DURING THE PANDEMIC ISOLATION, APRIL 18, 2021 (ONLINE LIVE-STREAM), AND 3) "CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE WITH SRJO", FEATURING EIGHT-TIME GRAMMY WINNING BASSIST CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE, JUNE 20, 2021 (WITH LIMITED IN-PERSON AUDIENCE AND LIVE-STREAM). OUR FEBRUARY CONCERT WITH NATIONALLY KNOWN GUEST SAXOPHONIST JOSHUA REDMAN HAD TO BE POSTPONED TO AUGUST 2021 DUE TO COVID CONSIDERATIONS.
EDUCATION: SRJO IS COMMITTED TO PASSING THE PASSION FOR JAZZ ON TO A NEW GENERATION AND HAS TWO MAIN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE JAZZ SCHOLARS PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE MUSIC INSTRUCTION FOR UNDERSERVED STUDENTS IN SE AND SW SEATTLE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SEATTLE PUBLIC SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA TEACHERS TO HELP STRENGTHEN EXISTING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAMS. DURING THIS PANDEMIC YEAR, OUR DEDICATED TEAM OF COACHES SWITCHED TO PROVIDING THEIR LESSONS ONLINE, IN BOTH JAZZ AND TRADITIONAL STYLES TO APPROXIMATELY 25 INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS. OUR JAZZ4KIDS PROGRAM OF FREE CONCERTS GEARED TOWARDS CHILDREN AND YOUTH WAS PAUSED BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC.
OUTSIDE CONCERTS AND CDS: SRJO IS IN DEMAND FOR A NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCES. WE LIVE-STREAMED "THE BEST OF MONK AND MILES" JULY 20, 2020. WE ALSO PRESENTED VIA LIVE-STREAM THE 32ND ANNUAL DUKE ELLINGTON SACRED CONCERT WITH THE NORTHWEST CHAMBER CHORUS. OTHER NOTABLE GIGS INCLUDED COMBINED IN-PERSON AND LIVE-STREAMED CONCERTS AT THE YAKIMA SEASONS PERFORMANCE HALL OCTOBER 19, 2020 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2021 AND A LIVE-STREAMED "TRIBUTE TO LOUIS ARMSTRONG" APRIL 2, 2021 FOR THE SEATTLE SYMPHONY. SRJO HAS 3 RECORDINGS AVAILABLE FOR SALE: "SRJO LIVE", "SACRED MUSIC OF DUKE ELLINGTON", AND A WORK COMMISSIONED BY SRJO, "JIMMY HEATH: THE ENDLESS SEARCH".
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Brockman Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $80,887 |
Clarence Acox Director | Trustee | 1 | $1,750 |
Joseph Renn President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lenore Defliese Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Carol Bryant Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jill Demarco Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $90,277 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $86,385 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $198,674 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,930 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $375,336 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $60,469 |
| Investment income | $545 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $13,954 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$250 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $450,054 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $78,221 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,612 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $67,952 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,412 |
| Payroll taxes | $11,557 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,340 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,805 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $104,121 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,998 |
| Office expenses | $8,499 |
| Information technology | $261 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,251 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,595 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $360,804 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $279,748 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $15,660 |
| 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 | $3,363 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $110 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $298,881 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,587 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $57,937 |
| 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 | $32,605 |
| Other liabilities | $210 |
| Total liabilities | $103,339 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $194,699 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $843 |
| 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 | $298,881 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Seattle Jazz Orchestra has recieved totaling $7,110.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $6,350 |
Puget Sound Energy Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: EMPLOYEE MATCHING PROGRAM - GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $210 |
Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | $50 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc Seattle, WA | $18,857,224 | $30,239,580 |
Oregon Symphony Association Portland, OR | $27,740,551 | $13,773,397 |
Spokane Symphony Society Spokane, WA | $21,554,106 | $5,421,713 |
Eugene Symphony Association Inc Eugene, OR | $630,258 | $3,023,786 |
Boise Philharmonic Association Inc Boise, ID | $1,686,396 | $2,920,206 |
Seattle Symphony Foundation Seattle, WA | $45,740,973 | $2,180,352 |
Portland Youth Philharmonic Association Portland, OR | $5,269,398 | $1,550,813 |
Symphony Tacoma Tacoma, WA | $1,937,065 | $1,665,927 |
Portland Baroque Orchestra Portland, OR | $709,672 | $1,187,093 |
Metropolitan Youth Symphony Portland, OR | $1,134,069 | $1,228,572 |
Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra Seattle, WA | $2,216,519 | $1,310,501 |
Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestra Bellevue, WA | $708,416 | $694,146 |