Earshot Jazz Society Of Seattle
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $947.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 12/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 94-3051610
Organization Overview
Earshot Jazz Society Of Seattle is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1987. 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, Earshot Jazz Society Of Seattle employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Earshot Jazz Society Of Seattle 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, Earshot Jazz Society Of Seattle generated $947.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $661.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENSURE THE LEGACY OF THE ART FORM, EARSHOT JAZZ CULTIVATES A VIBRANT JAZZ COMMUNITY BY ENGAGING AUDIENCES, CELEBRATING ARTISTS AND SUPPORTING ARTS EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
CONCERTS & EVENTS: THE EARSHOT JAZZ ORGANIZATION IS RESPECTED FOR BALANCING 34 YEARS OF FORWARD THINKING CONCERT PRESENTATIONS WITH MANY SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. EARSHOT NORMALLY PRESENTS ABOUT 100 EVENTS PER YEAR, BUT AS A PRESENTING ORGANIZATION 2021 LOOKED VERY DIFFERENT. IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR, IN-PERSON CONCERTS WERE STILL RESTRICTED. DURING THAT TIME WE PRESENTED SEVERAL LIVESTREAM SERIES AND EVENTS INCLUDING 16 FREE CONCERTS WITH RESIDENT ARTISTS LIVESTREAMED FROM THE ROYAL ROOM, 5 LIVESTREAM CONCERTS FROM TOWN HALL SEATTLE, THE ANNUAL GOLDEN EAR AWARDS PRESENTATION WITH LIVE MUSIC BY RESIDENT ARTISTS, AND AN ALL-DIGITAL VERSION OF THE JAZZ THE 2ND CENTURY SERIES. IN THE FALL AND WINTER, AS COVID RESTRICTIONS EASED, WE PRESENTED THE ANNUAL EARSHOT JAZZ FESTIVAL AND THE ANNUAL CONCERT OF DUKE ELLINGTON?S SACRED MUSIC 53 CONCERTS, MANY OF THOSE FREE OF CHARGE TO THE PUBLIC.
PUBLICATION & COMMUNICATIONS: EARSHOT JAZZ IS AN AWARD WINNING MONTHLY MAGAZINE CONTAINING REVIEWS, PREVIEWS, AND PROFILES ON NORTHWEST BASED ARTISTS BY SEATTLE WRITERS, AND DISTRIBUTED FREE OF CHARGE THROUGHOUT THE REGION FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS. THE PUBLICATION CONTAINS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE CALENDAR OF JAZZ EVENTS IN THE REGION. THE MAGAZINE IS AVAILABLE IN EMAIL FORMAT AND ON EARSHOT.ORG. THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE ALSO CONTAINS LINKS TO LOCAL JAZZ ARTISTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE SEATTLE JAZZ COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & SPECIAL PROJECTS: EARSHOT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COMMISSIONING OF NEW WORKS, PRODUCING AN ANNUAL JAZZ AWARDS PROGRAM, BOOKING AND CONSULTING WITH OTHER FESTIVALS, PROVIDING GRANT ASSISTANCE TO ARTISTS AND NETWORKING WITH THE REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL JAZZ COMMUNITY THROUGH CONSORTIA WORK, PANELS, ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES. IN 2021 EARSHOT PRODUCED THE 31ST ANNUAL GOLDEN EAR AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE SEATTLE AND PUGET SOUND REGION AND TO INDUCT SIGNIFICANT MEMBERS OF THE JAZZ COMMUNITY INTO THE LOCAL JAZZ HALL OF FAME. IN 2021 EARSHOT HOSTED SEVERAL PANELS ON IN THE COMMUNITY ON TOPICS INCLUDING RACE AND EQUITY. IN EARLY 2021 EARSHOT ADMINISTERED A SEATTLE JAZZ ARTIST RELIEF FUND TO SUPPORT ARTISTS MOST AFFECTED BY COVID-19.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Gilbreath Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $66,550 |
Ruby Smith Love Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John W Comeford Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Icasiano President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Augusto Cardoso Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Danielle Leigh President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,654 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $89,121 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $658,214 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $752,989 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $120,878 |
| Investment income | $73,250 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $947,117 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $34,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,550 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,983 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $107,362 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,036 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,624 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,460 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $4,568 |
| Fees for services: Other | $152,712 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,617 |
| Office expenses | $3,155 |
| Information technology | $51,730 |
| Royalties | $496 |
| Occupancy | $96,018 |
| Travel | $13,412 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,846 |
| Interest | $231 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,111 |
| All other expenses | $4,625 |
| Total functional expenses | $661,746 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $567,402 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $331,748 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $591,901 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1 |
| Total assets | $1,491,052 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,579 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $198,471 |
| 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 | $201,050 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $698,100 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $591,902 |
| 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 | $1,491,052 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Earshot Jazz Society Of Seattle has recieved totaling $100,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Raynier Institute & Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $100,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $550,584 |
| Earnings | $72,485 |
| Admin Expense | $4,568 |
| Other Expense | $26,600 |
| Ending Balance | $591,901 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Mosier Community School Foundation Inc Mosier, OR | $3,936,713 | $2,235,279 |
Seattle Chamber Music Festival Seattle, WA | $3,300,530 | $1,735,052 |
Washington Music Educators Association Renton, WA | $323,514 | $851,362 |
Seattle Jazzed Seattle, WA | $4,256,285 | $2,089,197 |
Rogue Valley Symphony Association Ashland, OR | $3,828,970 | $1,652,431 |
Music Center Of The Northwest Inc Seattle, WA | $2,802,841 | $1,300,374 |
Spokane American Youth Hockey Club Inc Spokane, WA | $411,285 | $808,966 |
Earshot Jazz Society Of Seattle Seattle, WA | $1,491,052 | $947,117 |
Music Conservatory Of Sandpoint Inc Sandpoint, ID | $1,006,215 | $718,046 |
Acoustic Sound Inc Milton, WA | $517,851 | $803,908 |
Soundview Uniserv Council Lakewood, WA | $662,629 | $619,022 |
Sitka Music Festival Inc Sitka, AK | $4,570,554 | $833,930 |