JAZZ IN ARIZONA INC

EIN: 860331150 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PHOENIX, AZ

Total Revenue
$1,966,354
Total Expenses
$1,949,929
Total Assets
$6,392,271
Net Assets
$1,987,204
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
AZ
Principal Officer
GEORGE JACKSON JR
Phone
6027950464
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

JAZZ IN ARIZONA INC, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 30% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

JAZZ IN ARIZONA SUPPORTS AND CELEBRATES THE RICH TRADITION AND ONGOING INNOVATION OF JAZZ BY PRESENTING QUALITY LIVE PERFORMANCES, PROVIDING UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, AND BUILDING A VIBRANT JAZZ COMMUNITY IN THE GREATER PHOENIX AREA AND BEYOND.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) THE GOAL OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO CREATE AND NURTURE AN "INTERACTIVE JAZZ COMMUNITY" FOR ITS MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS, MUSICIANS, STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS, WHILE PROMOTING JAZZ TO THE PUBLIC-AT-LARGE. THE CONSTANT ENGAGEMENT OF NEW AUDIENCES AND COMMUNICATION WITH EXISTING AUDIENCES IS ESSENTIAL TO THE VITALITY OF JAZZ NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE. THE NASH FLOURISHES THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND CORPORATIONS, AND FOUNDATIONS. PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE THE MAINTENANCE OF OUR WEBSITE, REGULAR EMAIL BLASTS AND NEWSLETTERS, POSTING OF LIVE JAZZ EVENTS ON MULTIPLE COMMUNITY CALENDARS, AND MEDIA RELATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ATTRACTING AUDIENCES AND SUPPORT FOR JAZZ.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,025,555 Revenue: $617,946

JAZZ IN ARIZONA OPERATES A PERFORMANCE VENUE, THE NASH, WHICH PRESERVES THE CULTURAL TREASURE OF AMERICAN MUSIC HISTORY, SHOWCASES LIVE PERFORMANCES AND ENSURES THE FUTURE OF THE ICONIC ART OF JAZZ...

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JAZZ IN ARIZONA OPERATES A PERFORMANCE VENUE, THE NASH, WHICH PRESERVES THE CULTURAL TREASURE OF AMERICAN MUSIC HISTORY, SHOWCASES LIVE PERFORMANCES AND ENSURES THE FUTURE OF THE ICONIC ART OF JAZZ FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDE CLASSIC JAZZ AND NEW MUSIC PERFORMED BY LOCAL PROFESSIONAL AND TOURING ARTISTS, PERFORMANCES BY STUDENT MUSICIANS; AND WEEKLY JAZZ JAM SESSIONS. THE NASH SERVES THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY BASED ON THE CONVICTION THAT JAZZ IS FOR EVERYONE: CHILDREN, ADULTS, SENIORS AND FAMILIES; MUSICIANS AND NON-MUSICIANS; PRIVILEGED AND UNDER-SERVED YOUTH. THE NASH OPERATES IN COLLABORATION WITH SCHOOLS AND OTHER ARTS AND CULTURE ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD, ACROSS THE VALLEY, AND THROUGHOUT AMERICA. AN EXTENSIVE RENOVATION PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN NOVEMBER 2024.

Program 2
Expenses: $513,534 Revenue: $178,840

JAZZ IN ARIZONA CONDUCTS AN INCREASINGLY ROBUST ARRAY OF JAZZ EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: ASSEMBLIES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND AT THE NASH THAT INTRODUCE PRIMARY GRADE STUDENTS TO AMERICA'S...

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JAZZ IN ARIZONA CONDUCTS AN INCREASINGLY ROBUST ARRAY OF JAZZ EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING: ASSEMBLIES IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND AT THE NASH THAT INTRODUCE PRIMARY GRADE STUDENTS TO AMERICA'S ORIGINAL ART FORM, JAZZ; SUMMER JAZZ WORKSHOPS AND CAMPS THAT SERVE STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND EMPHASIZE THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOLO, ENSEMBLE AND IMPROVIZATIONAL SKILLS; AND MASTER CLASSES, CLINICS AND OTHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL INTERACTIONS WITH TOP LOCAL, TOURING AND LUMINARY MUSICIANS. THE NASH ALSO HOSTS WEEKLY JAM SESSIONS THAT PROVIDE AN UNPARALLELED OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS TO GAIN EXPERIENCE BY PLAYING WITH PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS. AN EDUCATIONAL CENTER WAS COMPLETED IN NOVEMBER 2024, STEPS AWAY FROM THE NASH, THAT OFFERS DYNAMIC MUSIC COURSES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,181,228
Program Service Revenue $610,688
Investment Income $12,225
Other Revenue $162,213
TOTAL REVENUE $1,966,354

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $586,447
Fundraising Expenses $180,166
Program Expenses $1,539,089
Other Expenses $1,343,732
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,949,929

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,966,354 $2,798,853 -0.3%
Expenses $1,949,929 $1,639,752 +0.2%
Net Income $16,425 $1,159,101 -1.0%
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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
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
20
Volunteers
60

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
$174,800
Total Directors
12
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HERBERT ELY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH BERG DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER HOWARD DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM KELLY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK NAIMARK DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GERALD SHELLEY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STUART SIEFER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD YARBOUGH DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN DWYER TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LORENE ELY SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF LIBMAN VICE PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE JACKSON PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEL GOLDENTHAL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (END 4/30/25) 40.00
Officer
$85,000 $4,800 $89,800
STEVE MAUN MANAGING DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$85,000 $0 $85,000
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 $1,966,354 $1,949,929 $6,392,271 $16,425
2024 $2,798,853 $1,639,752 $4,459,811 $1,159,101
2023 $1,072,369 $1,341,635 $1,410,265 $-269,266
2022 $1,571,391 $1,053,740 $1,296,847 $517,651
2021 $914,299 $653,918 $893,730 $260,381
2020 $997,464 $800,852 $475,494 $196,612
2019 $808,141 $810,335 $187,286 $-2,194
2018 $743,807 $676,004 $178,126 $67,803
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