San Francisco Jazz Organization is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1994. 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 06/2021, San Francisco Jazz Organization employed 180 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. San Francisco Jazz Organization 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, San Francisco Jazz Organization generated $11.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.1m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.3%) 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:
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TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND EVOLUTION OF JAZZ MUSIC IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MAIN EVENTS: AS ONE OF THE LARGEST PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, SFJAZZ IS COMMITTED TO PRESENTING PERFORMANCES THAT INSPIRE MUSIC LOVERS. ALL SFJAZZ PROGRAMS REFLECT A SPIRIT OF ARTISTIC EXPLORATION, EMBRACING THE FULL BREADTH OF JAZZ AND ITS RELATED MUSIC; EMPHASIZE THEMATIC PROGRAMMING, WITH TRIBUTES TO JAZZ MASTERS AND CELEBRATIONS OF PARTICULAR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, TRENDS OR STYLES; AND STRIVE TO INSTILL ENTHUSIASM FOR JAZZ AMONG WIDER AUDIENCES.HAILED BY THE LONDON OBSERVER AS "THE BEST JAZZ FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD," THE SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ FESTIVAL IS A CELEBRATION OF TODAY'S BEST MUSIC. EVERY SUMMER THE FESTIVAL PRESENTS A PHENOMENAL ARRAY OF JAZZ CONCERTS, FROM THE CLASSIC TO THE AVANT-GARDE, GATHERING THE LEGENDS OF TODAY AND THE RISING STARS OF TOMORROW.ORIGINALLY THE SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ FESTIVAL WAS A SMALL-SCALE EVENT KNOWN MOSTLY IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS RISEN TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROMINENCE. FOLLOWING ON THE HEELS OF A SUCCESSFUL EXPANSION IN THE FALL FESTIVAL AND SPRING SEASONS, SFJAZZ LAUNCHED IN 2008, THE WORLD IS LISTENING: CAMPAIGN FOR THE SFJAZZ CENTER. INSPIRED BY AN ANONYMOUS GIFT OF $20 MILLION, THE LARGEST EVER GIVEN TO A JAZZ ORGANIZATION, SFJAZZ CENTER OPENED IN SAN FRANCISCO ON JANUARY 21, 2013. AS THE FIRST CONCERT HALL OF ITS TYPE IN THE WESTERN U.S. BUILT BOTH FOR JAZZ PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION, THE NEW SFJAZZ CENTER REPRESENTS A MILESTONE FOR THIS AUTHENTIC AMERICAN ART FORM.
EDUCATION: THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPONSORS YEAR-ROUND EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS AIMED AT BUILDING THE AUDIENCE FOR JAZZ AND DEEPENING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF JAZZ MUSIC.SFJAZZ EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH ARE THE FOLLOWING:JAZZ IN THE MIDDLE - THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR, SFJAZZ PROVIDES CURRICULUM-BASED RESIDENCIES, LINKING JAZZ AND ACADEMIC SUBJECTS IN THE CLASSROOM. OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO SFUSD MIDDLE SCHOOLS, THE PROGRAM FOSTERS THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CLASSROOM CURRICULA AND THE ARTS. THE GOAL OF JAZZ IN THE MIDDLE IS TO BUILD LITERACY SKILLS THROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF MUSIC, WITH STUDENTS RESPONDING CREATIVELY TO ELEMENTS OF MUSIC AND APPLYING WHAT THEY LEARN TO WRITING AND OTHER SUBJECTS.SFJAZZ HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STARS - THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR, SFJAZZ PROVIDES ADVANCED JAZZ TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TALENTED YOUNG MUSICIANS IN BOTH BIG BAND AND SMALL ENSEMBLE FORMATS, SELECTED ANNUALLY BY COMPETITIVE AUDITION (FREE TO PARTICIPANTS).MEET THE MASTERS - A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS, SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES, OPEN REHEARSALS, SALONS, MASTER CLASSES, MENTORING SESSIONS, COMMUNITY EVENTS AND INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCES BY JAZZ MASTERS, BRING WORLD-CLASS JAZZ ARTISTS.DISCOVER JAZZ HISTORY AND APPRECIATION CLASSES:DISCOVER JAZZ DIVES INTO THE COLORFUL MYTHOLOGY AND HISTORY OF JAZZ, SWINGING RIGHT INTO THE MUSIC'S KEY FIGURES, RECORDINGS, FORMS, AND IDEAS. EACH CLASS HITS UPON ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS THAT, WHEN TAKEN AS A COMPLETE SERIES, GIVE ANY FAN THE ABILITY TO HEAR BETWEEN THE LINES OF GREAT JAZZ PERFORMANCES. IN ADDITION TO THE CLASS CONTENT, THERE WILL BE INTERACTIVE LIVE JAZZ PERFORMANCES, GIVING PARTICIPANTS IMMEDIATE ACCESS TO THE PROCESS AND PRACTICE OF THE JAZZ MUSICIAN.SFJAZZ ADULT AND FAMILY EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE THE FOLLOWING:DISCOVER JAZZ - WEEKLY EVENING MUSIC APPRECIATION CLASSES FOR ADULTS, OFFERING ENTERTAINING AND INFORMATIVE INSIGHTS INTO JAZZ MUSIC, HISTORY AND CULTURE; PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SAN FRANCISCO.PRE-CONCERT TALKS - ENLIGHTENING FREE PRE-SHOW DISCUSSIONS FROM THE STAGE IN WHICH JAZZ ARTISTS, SCHOLARS, AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS OFFER INSIGHTS TO ENHANCE AUDIENCE APPRECIATION OF SELECTED CONCERTS AND FILMS.JAZZ LISTENING PARTIES - FREE TO SFJAZZ MEMBERS, THESE POPULAR EVENTS HOSTED BY LEADING JAZZ ARTISTS FEATURE RELAXED DISCUSSION AND GUIDED LISTENING TO RECORDED WORKS.FAMILY MATINEE CONCERTS - CREATED WITH FAMILIES IN MIND, THIS SERIES SHOWCASES LEADING MUSICIANS IN REDUCED-PRICE, HOUR-LONG, AFTERNOON CONCERTS, COMBINING WORLD-CLASS ARTISTRY WITH INTERACTIVE DISCUSSION AND AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION.ALL IN-PERSON CONCERTS/CLASSES WERE CANCELLED AFTER 3/8/2020, DIGITAL LAB CLASSES RESUMED IN ONLINE FORMAT. YOUTH PROGRAMS CONTINUED IN VIRTUAL FORMAT.
SFJAZZ DIGITAL: FROM THE GREATEST JAZZ HALL IN THE WORLD STRAIGHT TO YOUR LIVING ROOM, SFJAZZ DIGITAL INITIATIVE INCLUDE FRIDAYS LIVE AND ON-DEMAND PROVIDING EXCLUSIVE ONLINE ACCESS TO THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS AND NEW PERFORMANCES FROM THE SFJAZZ CENTER, WHILE PROVIDING MUCH-NEEDED SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS AND SFJAZZ DURING THIS CHALLENGING TIME. FEATURING MULTI-CAMERA HD VIDEO AND STATE-OF-THE-ART AUDIO, EACH FULLY IMMERSIVE DIGITAL OFFERING CONNECTS YOU TO THE MUSIC, TO THE MUSICIANS, AND TO THE FEELING OF EXPERIENCING LIVE MUSIC AT SFJAZZ. THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC, SFJAZZ'S WEEKLY FRIDAY BROADCASTS HAVE RAISED OVER $1.3M. OVER $700,000 HAS GONE TO THE ARTISTS. AND OVER 16,000 NEW MEMBERS HAVE SIGNED UP!
SFJAZZ SUMMERFEST IS THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL SERIES OF FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS, FEATURING EVENTS FROM JULY THROUGH SEPTEMBER. LOCATION INCLUDE STANFORD SHOPPING CENTER. SFJAZZ FREE OUTDOORS SHOWCASES LOCAL MUSICIANS LATE AFTERNOON CONCERTS ALL FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, DISPLAYING A WIDE ARRAY OF STYLES, FROM STRAIGHT-AHEAD JAZZ, TO LATIN RHYTHMS, SWING, BLUES, AND VOCALS.SFJAZZ POSTPONED THE 2020 NEA JAZZ MASTERS TRIBUTE CONCERT TO AUGUST 20, 2020, THE EVENT WAS IN VIRTUAL FORMAT INSTEAD OF IN PERSON BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC. IN ADDITION, OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE SELLING VARIOUS SFJAZZ MERCHANDISE AND CD'S OF THE SFJAZZ COLLECTIVE; LEASE INCOME FROM THE B-SIDE RESTAURANT LOCATED INSIDE THE CENTER; A RENTALS PROGRAM FOR OTHER NON-PROFITS AND FOR PROFIT COMPANIES TO RENT THE BUILDING FOR THEIR EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Donald W Derheim CEO (thru 6/30/2020) | 0 | $320,874 | |
Randall Kline Founder & Executive Artist Director | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $282,682 |
Karen Chreston Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 50 | $172,858 |
Greg Stern CEO | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $157,033 |
Barrett Shaver Director Of Development | 50 | $136,790 | |
Mount Allen Director Of Operations | 50 | $123,966 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Ambient Tours Inc Artists/educators | 6/29/20 | $280,000 |
Aldrich Technology Llc It | 6/29/20 | $206,218 |
Adage Technologies Website | 6/29/20 | $218,304 |
Mogo Marketing & Media Llc Marketing | 6/29/20 | $185,826 |
Ambient Tours Inc Artists/educators | 6/29/20 | $280,000 |
Lahlouh Inc Mailhouse/printing | 6/29/20 | $250,266 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $4,323,765 |
Fundraising events | $49,018 |
Related organizations | $952,000 |
Government grants | $3,341,209 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,267,326 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,057,467 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,933,318 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $132,470 |
Investment income | $762 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $12,878 |
Net Rental Income | -$120,539 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$4,561 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$75,641 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $33,989 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,913,007 |
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. | $1,700 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,714,251 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $264,522 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,888,019 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $142,438 |
Other employee benefits | $134,369 |
Payroll taxes | $766,559 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $69,424 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $146,293 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,418,683 |
Advertising and promotion | $263,467 |
Office expenses | $96,328 |
Information technology | $648,190 |
Royalties | $37,000 |
Occupancy | $599,677 |
Travel | $18,635 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $35,349 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,771,795 |
Insurance | $109,462 |
All other expenses | $35,722 |
Total functional expenses | $12,067,665 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $655,752 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,383,214 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,581,641 |
Accounts receivable, net | $873,305 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $96,943 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $261,219 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $42,955,921 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $250,000 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $14,907,619 |
Total assets | $64,965,614 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,037,452 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,836,330 |
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 | $1,361,000 |
Other liabilities | $14,588,008 |
Total liabilities | $18,822,790 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $45,843,497 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $299,327 |
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 | $64,965,614 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 27 grants that San Francisco Jazz Organization has recieved totaling $3,439,028.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Stupski Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM INFRASTRUCTURE AND PROGRAMMING TO MEET THE SHIFTING NEEDS OF OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT AND SAN FRANCISCO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT DISTANCE LEARNING AND SUPPORT LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF THE PROGRAM. | $1,500,000 |
Andrew W Mellon Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: TO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR ARTIST RESIDENCIES, COMMISSIONS, AND DIGITAL PLATFORM INITIATIVES | $500,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $340,125 |
Jay Pritzker Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL FUND | $221,450 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Arts & Culture | $171,200 |
American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE | $137,500 |
Beg. Balance | $20,678,073 |
Earnings | $4,993,556 |
Net Contributions | $90,568 |
Other Expense | $952,000 |
Ending Balance | $24,810,197 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Musicares Foundation Inc Santa Monica, CA | $28,828,154 | $32,357,649 |
San Francisco Jazz Organization San Francisco, CA | $64,965,614 | $11,913,007 |
Music Concourse Community Partnership San Francisco, CA | $31,271,076 | $4,428,131 |
Berkeley Music Group Berkeley, CA | $6,181,022 | $4,579,247 |
Kronos Performing Arts Assn San Francisco, CA | $1,591,460 | $2,774,082 |
Monterey Jazz Festival Monterey, CA | $3,593,346 | $4,129,138 |
Mosier Community School Foundation Inc Mosier, OR | $3,936,713 | $2,235,279 |
Carmel Bach Festival Inc Carmel, CA | $1,675,160 | $2,099,477 |
Camerata Pacifica Santa Barbara, CA | $1,526,106 | $1,221,933 |
American Bach Soloists San Francisco, CA | $908,845 | $1,282,181 |
Music For Minors Inc San Carlos, CA | $710,130 | $1,519,051 |
New West Symphony Association Thousand Oaks, CA | $774,216 | $1,642,962 |