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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Farnum Brown Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brett Chambers Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Howse Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Benjamin Reese Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sam Stephenson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chuck Watts Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,280 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,024 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,764 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,000 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $3,190 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,924 |
All other expenses | $205 |
Total functional expenses | $21,389 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | -$10,550 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | -$10,550 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,775 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $134,549 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $14,733 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $158,057 |
Unrestricted restricted net Assets | -$168,607 |
Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total net assets or fund balances | -$168,607 |