Kuumbwa Jazz Society

EIN: 510159252 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Santa Cruz, CA

Total Revenue
$2,142,646
Total Expenses
$2,028,566
Total Assets
$3,727,851
Net Assets
$2,804,161
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1975
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Tim Jackson
Phone
8314272227
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Kuumbwa Jazz Society, founded in 1975, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $2.0M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

To provide opportunities in the Santa Cruz area and to enjoy and appreciate the full spectrum of jazz music through live performance and education. We present extraordinary regional, national and international musicians and provide educational programs for all ages.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,463,712 Revenue: $767,944

Kuumbwa Jazz's mission is to provide opportunities for residents and visitors in Santa Cruz County to enjoy and appreciate the full spectrum of jazz through live performance and education. We present...

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Kuumbwa Jazz's mission is to provide opportunities for residents and visitors in Santa Cruz County to enjoy and appreciate the full spectrum of jazz through live performance and education. We present extraordinary regional, national and international musicians and provide educational programs for people of all ages. For over 40 years, KJ has brought the community into the creative presence of internationally acclaimed jazz artists. Presenting nearly 130 concerts a year, in addition to concerts in our 200-seat KJ Center, we also hold concerts in larger venues, allowing us to increase and diversify our audiences while generating revenue. KJ is committed to responsible stewardship and providing a respectful environment that supports artists as well as staff, volunteers, patrons and contributors.

Program 2
Expenses: $26,024 Revenue: $10,389

Through our comprehensive year round jazz education programs, we foster creative expression of the next generation of jazz artists and aficionados in the following jazz education programs: Kuumbwa...

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Through our comprehensive year round jazz education programs, we foster creative expression of the next generation of jazz artists and aficionados in the following jazz education programs: Kuumbwa Honor Jazz Band, an all-star group of high school musicians and community events during the school year. Annual Summer Jazz Camp offered to 8th-12th grad students, held at the Cabrillo College campus where enrolled students receive both group and individual instruction with a focus on improvisation, basic theory and concepts with scholarships guaranteed to students in need. Artists in the Schools program, is a direct service program bringing accomplished jazz artists and educators into Santa Cruz County school and classrooms teaching music students of alleges, and introducing them to jazz music and the elements of improvisation. Master Class Series, features renowned professional musicians who present hands-on workshops for musicians and enthusiasts of all levels. Discover Jazz is a friendly family introduction to jazz education programs for all ages. The Educator in Residence position is a prominent jazz artist/educator who works year-round for a two-year period with classroom teachers and student musicians that participate in Kuumbwa's education programs.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $836,611
Program Service Revenue $778,333
Investment Income $187,866
Other Revenue $339,836
TOTAL REVENUE $2,142,646

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,500
Salaries & Benefits $896,049
Fundraising Expenses $94,783
Program Expenses $1,489,736
Other Expenses $1,131,017
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,028,566

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,142,646 $2,011,390 +0.1%
Expenses $2,028,566 $1,779,040 +0.1%
Net Income $114,080 $232,350 -0.5%
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
46
Volunteers
72

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$326,739
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Tim Jackson Secretary 30.00
Officer
$100,769 $11,775 $112,544
Chanel Enriquez Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$99,423 $8,242 $107,665
Bennett Jackson Creative Dir. 30.00
Officer
$97,623 $8,907 $106,530
Jon Minsloff President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Geo Ales Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Summer Red Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tom Thacher Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Debra Williams Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Will O'Sullivan Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Choi Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Thiebaut Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Roy Martinez Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Berry Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deidre Hamilton Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Irena Polic Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Alexander MD Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Doolin Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Rigler Trustee 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $2,142,646 $2,028,566 $3,727,851 $114,080
2023 $2,011,390 $1,779,040 $3,810,492 $232,350
2022 $2,232,888 $1,698,546 $3,577,579 $534,342
2021 $1,676,350 $1,233,827 $2,565,296 $442,523
2020 $1,424,432 $1,090,186 $1,877,432 $334,246
2019 $1,620,129 $1,710,784 $1,454,635 $-90,655
2018 $1,662,222 $1,725,682 $1,332,813 $-63,460
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