EIN 51-0159252

Kuumbwa Jazz Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
41
Year formed
1975
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Kuumbwa Jazz provides opportunities for residents and visitors in the Santa Cruz area to enjoy and appreciate the full spectrum of jazz music through live performance and education.
Total revenues
$2,232,888
2022
Total expenses
$1,698,546
2022
Total assets
$3,577,579
2022
Num. employees
41
2022

Program areas at Kuumbwa Jazz Society

Kuumbwa Jazz's mission is to provide opportunities for residents and visitors in Santa Cruz County to enjoy and appreciate the full spectrum of jazz through live performance and education. We present extraordinary regional, national and international musicians and provide educational programs for people of all ages. For over 40 years, KJ has brought the community into the creative presence of internationally acclaimed jazz artists. Presenting nearly 130 concerts a year, in addition to concerts in our 200-seat KJ Center, we also hold concerts in larger venues, allowing us to increase and diversify our audiences while generating revenue. KJ is committed to responsible stewardship and providing a respectful environment that supports artists as well as staff, volunteers, patrons and contributors.
Through our comprehensive year round jazz education programs, we foster creative expression of the next generation of jazz artists and aficionados in the following jazz education programs: Kuumbwa Honor Jazz Band, an all-star group of high school musicians and community events during the school year. Annual Summer Jazz Camp offered to 8th-12th grad students, geld at the Cabrillo College campus where enrolled students receive both group and individual instruction with a focus on improvisation, basic theory and concepts with scholarships guaranteed to students in need. Artists in the Schools program, is a direct service program bringing accomplished jazz artists and educators into Santa Cruz County school and classrooms teaching music students of alleges, and introducing them to jazz music and the elements of improvisation. Master Class Series, features renowned professional musicians who present hands-on workshops for musicians and enthusiasts of all levels. Discover Jazz is a friendly family introduction to jazz education programs for all ages. The Educator in Residence position is a prominent jazz artist/educator who works year-round for a two-year period with classroom teachers and student musicians that participate in Kuumbwa's education programs.

Who funds Kuumbwa Jazz Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
David and Lucile Packard FoundationLocal Grantmaking$70,000
William and Flora Hewlett FoundationFor General Operating Support$55,000
Community Foundation Santa Cruz CountyFor General Operating Support, Support Kuumbwa Jazz Honor Band$28,781
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Kuumbwa Jazz Society

NameTitleCompensation
Bobbi TodaroExecutive Director$52,903
Bennett JacksonMarketing Director
Melanie SweetManager and Chef
David DoolinTreasurer$0
Joe HyattPresident$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Kuumbwa Jazz Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,568,027
Program services$442,104
Investment income and dividends$59,340
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$49,729
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-57,092
Net income from fundraising events$54,004
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$116,776
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,232,888

Form 990s for Kuumbwa Jazz Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-05990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-07-13990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
2018-122020-01-03990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $55,000 from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
October 24, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $55,000 from William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
June 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsMusical groupsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
320-2 Cedar St
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Metro area
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
County
Santa Cruz County, CA
Website URL
kuumbwajazz.org/ 
Phone
(831) 427-2227
Facebook page
KuumbwaJazzSC 
Twitter profile
@kuumbwajazz 
IRS details
EIN
51-0159252
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1975
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A60: Performing Arts Organizations, Activities
NAICS code, primary
711130: Musical Groups and Artists
Parent/child status
Independent
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