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
Personnel at Kuumbwa Jazz Society
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Bobbi Todaro | Executive Director | $52,903 | 2022-12-31 |
Bennett Jackson | Marketing Director | | 2021-02-23 |
Melanie Sweet | Manager and Chef | | 2021-02-23 |
David Doolin | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-09-05 |
Joe Hyatt | President | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
...and 4 more key personnel |
Financials for Kuumbwa Jazz Society
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,568,027 | $1,266,291 | 23.8% |
Program services | $442,104 | $218,918 | 101.9% |
Investment income and dividends | $59,340 | $25,954 | 128.6% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $49,729 | $8,650 | 474.9% |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-57,092 | $53,316 | -207.1% |
Net income from fundraising events | $54,004 | $68,866 | -21.6% |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $116,776 | $34,355 | 239.9% |
Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
Total revenues | $2,232,888 | $1,676,350 | 33.2% |
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Data update history
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 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/Â
- Phone
- (831) 427-2227
- Facebook page
- KuumbwaJazzSCÂ
- Twitter profile
- @kuumbwajazzÂ
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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