Willamette Jazz Society

EIN: 753020474 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Eugene, OR

Total Revenue
$423,685
Total Expenses
$249,096
Total Assets
$507,361
Net Assets
$504,668
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Organization Details

Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
Steve Owen
Phone
4582051030
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Willamette Jazz Society is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $424K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $175K, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

To foster a local vibrant jazz scene through concerts and educational programs that encourage our community to love, study and perform live jazz.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $152,253 Revenue: $111,221

Concert Venue: The Jazz Station currently serves as the only non-profit community jazz venue in the state of Oregon. Our club, a Eugene downtown mainstay offers over 600 musicians a connection to...

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Concert Venue: The Jazz Station currently serves as the only non-profit community jazz venue in the state of Oregon. Our club, a Eugene downtown mainstay offers over 600 musicians a connection to over 8000 audience-goers every year through approximately 200 concerts a year.

Program 2
Expenses: $33,666 Revenue: $21,533

Community Educational Programs - 1. Jazz Station House Band Clinic provides the opportunity for students from all income levels and backgrounds in middle school and high school to connect with...

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Community Educational Programs - 1. Jazz Station House Band Clinic provides the opportunity for students from all income levels and backgrounds in middle school and high school to connect with professional jazz musicians and educators in a safe and supportive in-school environment. 2. Jammin with the Pros expands the opportunities for all-age and community life-long learners who are interested in developing performance skills, meeting other musicians and receiving instruction to connect Wednesdays at an open jam. 3. Monday Night Big Band is a unique opportunity for local professional and amateur musicians to play together for community audience members once a month. 4. One-Set-Wednesdays affords budding musicians access to perform in front of a supportive audience in a real-life jazz venue environment, often for their very first time as leader of their own gig. 5. The 2nd Set Jam Sessions series is led by the U of O jazz faculty every other Wednesday. The goal of 2nd Set is to provide an opportunity for students at all levels, amateur musicians, professionals, and jazz enthusiasts in the area to come together, connect with the music, and have a great time. 6. Our annual holiday series celebrates the work of Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, exposing Lane County audiences to this uniquely American reinterpretation of a European classic played by professional musicians an excellent opportunity for new and seasoned fans alike to enjoy and learn about American jazz at an accessible price.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $232,687
Program Service Revenue $132,774
Investment Income $22,051
Other Revenue $36,173
TOTAL REVENUE $423,685

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $77,170
Fundraising Expenses $7,291
Program Expenses $185,919
Other Expenses $171,926
TOTAL EXPENSES $249,096

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $423,685 $245,628 +0.7%
Expenses $249,096 $184,476 +0.4%
Net Income $174,589 $61,152 +1.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
9
Volunteers
70

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
3
$33,061
Total Directors
8
$33,061
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Monica Piper Executive Dir. 24.00
Officer Director
$33,061 $0 $33,061
John Heller President 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott FitzGibbon Vice President 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Olsen Secretary 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Randall McGowen Director 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erika Mittge Director 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Patty Sage Director 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Don Elkington Director 18.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $423,685 $249,096 $507,361 $174,589
2022 $245,628 $184,476 $334,562 $61,152
2021 $223,292 $95,603 $271,614 $127,689
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