Earshot Jazz Society Of Seattle
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $947.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- 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 12/2023, Earshot Jazz Society Of Seattle employed 4 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 organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $661.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 5 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 UNDERSTANDS THE NEED TO EARN ITS VALUED POSITION WITHIN SEATTLES VIBRANT CULTURAL COMMUNITY EVERY YEAR, AS IT HAS FOR 38 YEARS. CELEBRATING JAZZ AS A CULTURAL TREASURE OF BLACK AMERICA, EARSHOT BUILDS ON THE LEGACY OF JAZZ IN SEATTLE THAT GREW FROM THE FERTILE JACKSON STREET ERA. AS A PRESENTER, EARSHOT IS WIDELY RESPECTED FOR ADVENTUROUS PROGRAMMING BY CREATIVE ARTISTS WHOM WOULD TYPICALLY NOT BE CONSIDERED VIABLE ON COMMERCIAL STAGES. CONCERTS IN 2022 INCLUDED SEVERAL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURING ARTISTS, THE ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL, AND THE CONCERT OF DUKE ELLINGTONS SACRED MUSIC. OVERALL, THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED 68 CONCERTS (46 IN-PERSON AND 22 STREAMING EVENTS), PRESENTED 347 ARTISTS (66% RESIDENT ARTISTS), AND DISTRIBUTED 1400 FREE TICKETS.
PUBLICATION & COMMUNICATIONS: EARSHOT JAZZ IS AN AWARD WINNING MONTHLY MAGAZINE CONTAINING REVIEWS, PREVIEWS, AND PROFILES ON NORTHWEST BASED ARTISTS BY SEATTLE WRITERS. IT HAS BEEN DISTRIBUTED FREE OF CHARGE FOR 38 YEARS. THE PUBLICATION CONTAINS THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE CALENDAR OF JAZZ EVENTS IN THE REGION. IT IS AVAILABLE IN PRINT AS WELL AS EMAIL AND ON EARSHOT.ORG. THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE ALSO CONTAINS LINKS TO LOCAL JAZZ ARTISTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS. SINCE 2021, AN INDEXED ARCHIVE OF ALL ISSUES IS AVAILABLE, FREE AND ONLINE, THROUGH THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARYS SPECIAL ONLINE COLLECTIONS.
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & SPECIAL PROJECTS: EARSHOT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COMMISSIONING OF NEW WORKS, PRODUCING AN ANNUAL JAZZ AWARDS PROGRAM, BOOKING AND CONSULTING WITH OTHERFESTIVALS, PROVIDING GRANT ASSISTANCE TO ARTISTS AND NETWORKING WITH THE REGIONAL,NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL JAZZ COMMUNITY THROUGH CONSORTIA WORK, PANELS, ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES. IN 2022 EARSHOT PRODUCED THE 32ND ANNUAL GOLDEN EAR AWARDS TO RECOGNIZE ACHIEVEMENTS IN THE SEATTLE AND PUGET SOUND REGIONAND TO INDUCT SIGNIFICANT MEMBERS OF THE JAZZ COMMUNITY INTO THE LOCAL JAZZ HALL OF FAME. EARSHOT COMMISSIONED THREE NEW WORKS BY RESIDENT ARTISTS, PROVIDED FISCAL SUPPORT TO SEVERAL EVENTS IN THE REGION, AND PROVIDED GRANT SUPPORT TO ONE ARTIST AND ONE COMMUNITY CONSORTIUM PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Gilbreath Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $76,550 |
Ruby Smith Love Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jazmyn Scott Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Icasiano President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Augusto Cardoso Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Maurice James Director | 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 |