Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle

EIN: 943051610 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Seattle, WA

Total Revenue
$1,006,912
Total Expenses
$972,415
Total Assets
$1,834,169
Net Assets
$1,281,700
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
John Gilbreath
Phone
2065476763
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle, founded in 1986, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $972K left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

To ensure the legacy of the art form, Earshot Jazz cultivates a vibrant jazz community by engaging audiences, celebrating artists, and supporting arts education. Formed in 1984 Earshot Jazz pursues its mission by presenting creative music, publishing a monthly magazine, providing education programs, identifying and filling career needs for artists, and increasing listenership.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $734,615 Revenue: $388,138

Concerts & Events: The Earshot Jazz organization understands the need to earn its valued position within Seattle's vibrant cultural community every year, as it has for 39 years. Celebrating jazz as a...

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Concerts & Events: The Earshot Jazz organization understands the need to earn its valued position within Seattle's vibrant cultural community every year, as it has for 39 years. Celebrating jazz as a cultural treasure of Black America, Earshot builds on the legacy of jazz in Seattle that grew from the fertile Jackson Street era. As a presenter, Earshot is widely respected for adventurous programming by creative artists who would typically not be considered viable on commercial stages. Concerts in 2023 included several national and international touring artists, the annual fall festival, and the Concert of Duke Ellington's Sacred Music. Overall, the organization produced 52 in-person concerts and 6 live-stream events, presented 356 artists of which 199 were resident artists, and distributed over 1200 free tickets.

Program 2
Expenses: $100,759 Revenue: $14,784

Publication & Communications: Earshot Jazz is an award-winning monthly magazine containing reviews, previews, and profiles on Northwest based artists by Seattle writers. It has been distributed free...

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Publication & Communications: Earshot Jazz is an award-winning monthly magazine containing reviews, previews, and profiles on Northwest based artists by Seattle writers. It has been distributed free of charge for 39 years. The publication contains the most comprehensive calendar of jazz events in the region. It is available in print as well as email and on earshot.org. The organization's website also contains links to local jazz artists, organizations, and information on upcoming events. Since 2021, an indexed archive of all issues is available, free and online, through the Seattle Public Library's Special Online Collections.

Program 3
Expenses: $25,510 Revenue: $4,000

Community Leadership & Special Projects: Earshot activities include commissioning of new works, producing an annual jazz awards program, booking and consulting with other festivals, providing grant...

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Community Leadership & Special Projects: Earshot activities include commissioning of new works, producing an annual jazz awards program, booking and consulting with other festivals, providing grant assistance to artists and networking with the regional, national, and international jazz community through consortia work, panels, advocacy activities. In 2023 Earshot produced the 33rd annual Golden Ear Awards to recognize achievements in the Seattle and Puget Sound region and to induct significant members of the jazz community into the local Jazz Hall of Fame. Earshot commissioned work, provided fiscal support to several events in the region, and provided grant support to one artist and one community consortium program.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $545,865
Program Service Revenue $383,039
Investment Income $78,008
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,006,912

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $287,686
Fundraising Expenses $54,698
Program Expenses $860,884
Other Expenses $683,314
TOTAL EXPENSES $972,415

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,006,912 $943,297 +0.1%
Expenses $972,415 $882,004 +0.1%
Net Income $34,497 $61,293 -0.4%
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
4
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
1
$76,550
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
John Gilbreath Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$76,550 $0 $76,550
Ruby Smith Love Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jazmyn Scott Vice President 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Icasiano President 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Augusto Cardoso Secretary 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maurice James Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marcos Zuniga Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kelly Clingan Director 0.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,006,912 $972,415 $1,834,169 $34,497
2022 $943,297 $882,004 $2,498,362 $61,293
2021 $947,117 $661,746 $1,491,052 $285,371
2020 $848,453 $529,156 $1,067,118 $319,297
2019 $1,009,309 $838,622 $996,340 $170,687
2018 $769,189 $776,217 $718,955 $-7,028
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