Kuumbwa Jazz Society
Kuumbwa Jazz Society
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About this organization
Mission
To provide opportunities in the Santa Cruz area and to enjoy and appreciate the full spectrum of jazz music through live performance and education. We present extraordinary regional, national and international musicians and provide educational programs for all ages.
About
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. Kuumbwa Jazz (KJ) in downtown Santa Cruz is heralded as one of the "Great Jazz Venues in the World" (DownBeat Magazine). For over 40 years, KJ has brought the community into the creative presence of internationally acclaimed jazz artists. A short list of performers over the years includes: Dave Brubeck, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Wynton Marsalis, Pat Metheny, Dave Holland, Diana Krall and Eddie Palmieri. Representing the current exciting generation of world-class musicians dedicated to artistic excellence, Gerald Clayton, Esperanza Spalding, Ambrose Akinmusire, Anat Cohen, Linda Oh, Remy and Pascal LeBoeuf and Joey Alexander have also performed on our stage to enthralled audiences. 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.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “To provide opportunities in the santa cruz area and to enjoy and appreciate the full spectrum of jazz music through live performance and education. we present extraordinary regional, national and international musicians and provide educational programs for all ages.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “To provide opportunities in the santa cruz area and to enjoy and appreciate the full spectrum of jazz music through live performance and education. we present extraordinary regional, national and international musicians and provide educational programs for all ages.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is CA, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2020 as 320-2 Cedar St, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 41 employees on their payroll as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$63,460.
- The CEO remuneration plan within the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent source.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 18 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1975.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $714,177 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $79,222 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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