JAZZ HOUSE KIDS INC

EIN: 562303577 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MONTCLAIR, NJ

Total Revenue
$7,918,832
Total Expenses
$6,463,875
Total Assets
$2,955,474
Net Assets
$2,083,768
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
NJ
Phone
9737442273
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

JAZZ HOUSE KIDS INC, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $7.9M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 42% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.5M, a strong 18% operating margin.

Mission

JAZZ HOUSE KiDS transforms lives using the power and legacy of jazz through world-class education and performances that create avenues of access, learning, career development and community building.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,689,876

JAZZ HOUSE PROGRAMS: : At JAZZ HOUSE Montclair and the JAZZ HOUSE NYC satellite campus, students ages 8 to 19 from across New Jersey and New York City participate in year-round jazz ensemble and...

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JAZZ HOUSE PROGRAMS: : At JAZZ HOUSE Montclair and the JAZZ HOUSE NYC satellite campus, students ages 8 to 19 from across New Jersey and New York City participate in year-round jazz ensemble and pre-college programs with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS professional teaching artists. Qualifying students receive greatly reduced, need-based tuition assistance. Begun in 2011, CHiCA Power has increased young womens representation in instrumental music ensembles to upwards of 30% to 40%, depending on the program. A free, multi-part JAZZ HOUSE Goes to College series provides guidance with the college preparation, selection and application process and includes a college fair with admissions representatives. Each year, more than 99% of high school seniors at JAZZ HOUSE Montclair go on to attend college or vocational school, with many receiving major scholarships. JAZZ HOUSE KiDS also provides extensive summer programming, including the nationally recognized JAZZ HOUSE Summer Workshop.

Program 2
Expenses: $983,348

MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL: Presented annually since 2010, the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL has grown to become New Jerseys largest, free jazz festival with more than 27,000 attendees. This...

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MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL: Presented annually since 2010, the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL has grown to become New Jerseys largest, free jazz festival with more than 27,000 attendees. This no-tickets-required festival is presented at venues across Montclair and culminates with a multi-stage grand finale featuring world-renowned artists and JAZZ HOUSE KiDS talented students and alumni. The festival generates tremendous revenue for hundreds of local businesses and festival vendors.

Program 3
Expenses: $639,177

IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS: JAZZ HOUSE MUSIC SCHOLARS PROGRAMS PROVIDE FREE, WEEKLY IN-SCHOOL INSTRUCTION FOR HUNDREDS OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, INCLUDING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, IN NEWARK AND...

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IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS: JAZZ HOUSE MUSIC SCHOLARS PROGRAMS PROVIDE FREE, WEEKLY IN-SCHOOL INSTRUCTION FOR HUNDREDS OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, INCLUDING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, IN NEWARK AND OTHER UNDERRESOURCED NEW JERSEY SCHOOL DISTRICTS. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SMALL GROUP LESSONS, ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CONCERTS AND MASTERCLASSES.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,797,607
Program Service Revenue $2,918,317
Investment Income $13,040
Other Revenue $189,868
TOTAL REVENUE $7,918,832

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,454,379
Fundraising Expenses $462,441
Program Expenses $5,312,401
Other Expenses $4,009,496
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,463,875

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,918,832 $5,574,345 +0.4%
Expenses $6,463,875 $5,556,216 +0.2%
Net Income $1,454,957 $18,129 +79.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
90
Volunteers
171

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
5
$173,694
Total Directors
16
$173,694
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MELISSA WALKER President 50.00
Officer Director
$173,694 $0 $173,694
DARREN AVERETT VP OF FINANCE 40.00
$118,345 $0 $118,345
THOMAS CHUBB VICE PRESIDENT 40.00
$102,019 $0 $102,019
MARTIN MELILLI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN GIFFORD VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE ARTISTIC CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET SHAPIRO BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY ROSENBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRY WOODARD BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SANDRA SMITH Secretary 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANELLE ANDERSON VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NEAL LAZAR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RHONDA ROBINSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY TAYLOR Treasurer 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Jordan BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAKASHI MATSUKI BORAD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE PUCCI BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN SHADMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
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
2025 $7,918,832 $6,463,875 $2,955,474 $1,454,957
2024 $5,574,345 $5,556,216 $1,047,289 $18,129
2023 $4,657,625 $4,517,459 $1,481,902 $140,166
2022 $3,055,002 $2,632,098 $1,334,146 $422,904
2021 $1,633,134 $1,607,580 $624,514 $25,554
2020 $1,913,632 $2,089,512 $583,267 $-175,880
2019 $2,414,973 $2,382,306 $438,079 $32,667
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