The Art Of Cool Project

Organization Overview

The Art Of Cool Project is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 2013. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. Art Of Cool Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2017

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE, PRESENT AND PRESERVE JAZZ.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WE PRESENTED HIGH QUALITY LIVE MUSIC CONCERTS IN UNIQUE VENUES THROUGHOUT THE TRIANGLE. THE 2017 ART OF COOL FESTIVAL TOOK PLACE IN DURHAM, NC ON APRIL 28-30, 2017. ART OF COOL FESTIVAL (AOCFEST) IS A PROGRESSIVE JAZZ AND ALTERNATIVE SOUL MUSIC FESTIVAL LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN DURHAM. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO EXPAND THE AUDIENCE FOR JAZZ-INFLUENCED MUSIC.


THE START OF COOL (SOC) IS A JAZZ EDUCATION INITIATIVE FOR STUDENTS IN THE 3RD-7TH GRADES INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE AND FUNDAMENTALS OF JAZZ. TWO SUMMER JAZZ CAMPS WILL BE HELP DURING SUMMER 2017. THE FIRST WAS HELD JUNE 26 - JULY 1, 2017 AT GLOBAL SCHOLARS ACADEMY AND THE SECOND WILL BE AUGUST 14-16 AT THE CHAVIS COMMUNITY CENTER. THE CAMPS WILL INTRODUCE STUDENTS TO JAZZ MUSIC THROUGH WORKSHOPS, LESSONS AND GROUP INSTRUCTION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Farnum Brown
Board Member
$0
Brett Chambers
Board Member
$0
James Howse
Board Member
$0
Benjamin Reese
Board Member
$0
Sam Stephenson
Board Member
$0
Chuck Watts
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$131,811
Related organizations$0
Government grants $72,945
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,107
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$207,863
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$262,902
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $938
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue -$49,794

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