PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY JAZZ COLLECTIVE INC

EIN: 831103609 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Buffalo, NY

Total Revenue
$399,278
Total Expenses
$289,588
Total Assets
$158,914
Net Assets
$158,914
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2018
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
DAWN BERRY-WALKER
Phone
7164910994
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY JAZZ COLLECTIVE INC, founded in 2018, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $399K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 70% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $110K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

Our mission is to execute a multi-pronged approach to perpetuate the historical, cultural, spritual and artistic significance of Jazz for current and future generations through live performances and various other outreach programming.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $103,845

PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY-MASTEN JAZZ FESTIVAL: The Annual Pappy Martin Legacy-Masten Jazz Festival presents ten live jazz performances during this free 2-day outdoor festival and is the most popular and...

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PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY-MASTEN JAZZ FESTIVAL: The Annual Pappy Martin Legacy-Masten Jazz Festival presents ten live jazz performances during this free 2-day outdoor festival and is the most popular and well attended of our presentations. Held in the heart of Buffalo on the last two Sundays in July from 2pm-8pm, it continues to welcome one of the most diverse Western New York audiences. This years audience of approximately 3,500 attendees were treated to performances featuring 52 stellar Jazz artists that included two National Endowment of the Arts Jazz Masters Kenny Garrett and the late Louis Hayes, creating an impressive line-up. The festival offers an atmosphere within audience members have the opportunity to elevate their consciousness and love of a culture called jazz. By keeping the festival free, centrally located and open to all in the community it executes its mission to create opportunities for diverse community engagement.

Program 2
Expenses: $94,468

LOVE SUPREME SCHOOL OF MUSIC (LSSM): It is our belief that a young person does not have a complete education without the study of music. The LSSM; facilitated by our expert teaching artists, provide...

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LOVE SUPREME SCHOOL OF MUSIC (LSSM): It is our belief that a young person does not have a complete education without the study of music. The LSSM; facilitated by our expert teaching artists, provide free piano, guitar, upright bass, trumpet, saxaphone, drum and vocal lessons to Buffalos inner-city youth (grades K-12) augmented by opportunities for overall musical development including performance experience. During 2024, over 100 school age students received free lessons, attended two Jazz history workshops and showcase their talents at the annual Winter Student Recital. By grooming the next generation of musicians and music appreciators, we help to ensure the longevity of this art form. The LSSM provides lessons at space donated by Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church 641 Masten Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209.

Program 3
Expenses: $62,247

CELESTIAL JAZZ WELLNESS SERIES: This program series addresses mental health wellness via Jazz by presenting free live jazz concerts throughout the year in the sacred setting of the inner-city church...

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CELESTIAL JAZZ WELLNESS SERIES: This program series addresses mental health wellness via Jazz by presenting free live jazz concerts throughout the year in the sacred setting of the inner-city church. During 2024, the series presented six free live Jazz concerts featuring international, national and local artists, including the Love Supreme School of Music students and faculty. These events exemplified our mission to support and showcase underrepresented, underserved and under-resourced musicians and communities. We remain committed to making the art form of jazz physically and financially accessible to the entire community. We believe Jazz is more than mere entertainment,and we provide this forum which audience members can experience and benefit from its spiritual, healing, uplifting and therapeutic power.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $399,278
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $399,278

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,750
Salaries & Benefits $10,600
Fundraising Expenses $13,687
Program Expenses $260,560
Other Expenses $277,238
TOTAL EXPENSES $289,588

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $399,278 $235,048 +0.7%
Expenses $289,588 $282,611 +0.0%
Net Income $109,690 $-47,563 -3.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
15

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
4
$10,600
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAWN BERRY-WALKER Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$10,500 $0 $10,500
ROSLYN OWENS Treasurer 8.00
Officer
$100 $0 $100
DEBORAH CAHEE-CHRISTOPHER Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES CAMPBELL Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY MARTIN Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH MARTIN Jr Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BREAUNA CRUMPLER Director 0.05
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA McDUFFIE Chair 8.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
GRACE TATE Vice ChairActing Secretary 4.00
Officer
$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 $399,278 $289,588 $158,914 $109,690
2023 $235,048 $282,611 $49,224 $-47,563
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