New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (A6C) the organization is classified as: Bands & Ensembles, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2021, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc employed 123 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 08/2021, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc generated $11.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (19.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.0m during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (20.6%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc has awarded 98 individual grants totaling $8,172,471. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROMOTE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND HERITAGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CULTURAL ENRICHMENT: THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL AND FOUNDATION, INC. HAS SEVERAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MULTIPLE MUSIC FESTIVALS AND CONCERT SERIES HIGHLIGHTING LOCAL CULTURE THROUGH MUSIC, CUISINE, AND ART. THE ESTIMATED NUMBER OF ATTENDEES AT FESTIVALS PREPANDEMIC FOR FYE 2021 WAS 10,000. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SUPPORT TO WWOZ A RELATED ORGANIZATION WHICH OPERATES A RADIO STATION IN NEW ORLEANS, LA FOR PRODUCTION AND BROADCASTING OF JAZZ PROGRAMMING.


ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL AND FOUNDATION, INC. HAS SEVERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS BENEFITING LOCAL MUSICIANS AND CULTURE BEARERS OF THE COMMUNITY. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE THOSE WHICH PROVIDE COMMUNITY GRANTS TO SUPPORT PROJECTS IN MUSIC AND THE ARTS OF LOUISIANA. IN FYE 2021, THE FOUNDATION ADDED A NEW CATEOGRY TO AID ARTISTS, GIG WORKERS, AND CULTURE BEARERS DURING THE PANDEMIC DUE TO A LACK OF WORK OPPORTUNITIES. THERE WERE APPROXIAMTELY 4,000 GRANT PARTICIPANTS.


EDUCATION: THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL AND FOUNDATION, INC. HAS SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING HANDS-ON MUSICAL INSTRUCTION FOR KIDS AGES 8-17. OTHER PROGRAMS ENGAGE ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE ABOUT HISTORY, CULTURE, AND BUSINESS. IN FYE 2021, THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 500 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PARTICIPANTS IN SYMPOSIUMS AND INSTRUCTION.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Caps Universal
Staffing Contract/payroll Processor
$2,179,126
Festival Productions Inc - New Orleans
Producer Fees
$1,007,777
Friends Of Wwoz Inc
Broadcasting/advertising/promotions
$600,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$85,687
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $6,922,857
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$655,162
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $14,017
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,663,706
Total Program Service Revenue$246,724
Investment income $525,612
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $3,900
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $3,021,623
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $11,473,899

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc has awarded $483,172 in support to 15 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NORMAN DIXON FUND

Org PageRecipient Profile

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SECURITY FOR SECOND LINE PARADES.

$100,000

NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS' CLINIC & ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH/SOCIAL SERVICES FOR MUSICIANS.

$100,000

JEFFERSON PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT - TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRACT WITH ARTISTS AND PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS.

$52,000

NEW ORLEANS ARTS EDUCATION ALLIANCE

PURPOSE: TO FORM A COLLABORATION THAT IS WORKING TO PUT ART AND MUSIC BACK IN SCHOOLS.

$50,000

KIPP NEW ORLEANS INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT - TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRACT WITH ARTISTS AND PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS.

$39,500

ST BERNARD PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT - TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONTRACT WITH ARTISTS AND PURCHASE SUPPLIES FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS.

$33,500
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $208,270.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Paypal Charitable Giving Fund

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General Support

$49,296
Helis Foundation

New Orleans, LA

PURPOSE: DIGITAL SYSTEMS LEAD POSITION

$35,000
Manitou Fund

White Bear Lake, MN

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$25,000
Edward And Ruth Wilkof Foundation

Canton, OH

PURPOSE: CULTURAL PROGRAMS

$20,000
Leslie Fund Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$20,000
M W Murphy Foundation

El Dorado, AR

PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND

$20,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$622,450
Earnings$28,237
Other Expense$37,829
Ending Balance$612,858

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