American Jazz Museum
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 11/2002
- Data as of
- 04/2022
- EIN
- 73-1650922
Organization Overview
American Jazz Museum is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 04/2022, American Jazz Museum employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Jazz Museum 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 04/2022, American Jazz Museum generated $1.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 04/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO CELEBRATE AND EXHIBIT THE EXPERIENCE OF JAZZ AS AN ORIGINAL AMERICAN ART FORM THROUGH FOUR PILLARS OF RESEARCH, EXHIBITION, EDUCATION, AND PERFORMANCE AT ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST JAZZ CROSSROADS - 18TH & VINE IN KANSAS CITY, MO. AS THE ONLY MUSEUM IN THE WORLD SOLELY FOCUSED ON THE PRESERVATION, EXHIBITION, AND ADVANCEMENT OF JAZZ MUSIC, THE AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO PUBLIC SERVICE AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO EXPAND THE INFLUENCE, AWARENESS, AND APPRECIATION OF JAZZ AMONG THE WIDEST DEMOGRAPHIC OF PEOPLE ACROSS THE KANSAS CITY REGION, AS WELL AS AMONG THOSE BASED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MUSEUM - THE AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUM SERVES AS A REPOSITORY FOR PRICELESS, RARE, AND ONE-OF-A-KIND ARTIFACTS, DOCUMENTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS, FILM AND SOUND RECORDINGS, PUBLISHED BOOKS, SHEET MUSIC, AND VISUAL ART PIECES THAT INFORM OUR UNDERSTANDING OF JAZZ AS A HISTORICAL AND LIVING ART FORM. COMBINED WITH A MERCHANDISE SHOP AND SPECIAL EVENT OPPORTUNITIES, THE AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUM IS NOT TO BE MISSED.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH - JAZZ IS A CATALYST FOR CULTURAL CHANGE. FROM LEADING THE CREATION OF THE HARMONY ON THE VINE MURAL PROJECT TO HOSTING FILM SCREENINGS THAT CREATE A SPACE FOR DIALOGUE ABOUT THE ISSUES THAT AFFECT US MOST, THE AMERICAN JAZZ MUSEUM EMBRACES A UNIQUE ROLL IN THE TRADITION FIRST SHEPHERDED BY THE FIRST JAZZ MUSICIANS. EVENTS INCLUDE JAZZ STORYTELLING, MUSEUM TOURS, OUTREACH VISITS, ANDFIRST FRIDAY CELEBRATIONS.
BLUE ROOM - NAMED AFTER THE FAMED 1930'S STREET HOTEL CLUB IN THE HISTORIC 18TH & VINE JAZZ DISTRICT, THE BLUE ROOM SIMULTANEOUSLY HONORS THE PAST AND SHOWCASES THE PRESENT NAMES IN JAZZ. A MULTIFACETED EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTING THE COUNTLESS MUSICIANS WHO CRAFTED "KANSAS CITY JAZZ", A SOUND KNOWN ALL OVER THE WORLD, THE BLUE ROOM ALSO PROVIDES A DISTINCTIVE PLATFORM TO PRESENT DYNAMIC PERFORMANCES FROM THE BEST LOCAL AND NATIONAL JAZZ TALENT IN AN INTIMATE SETTING. AS THE ONLY MUSEUM
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rashida Phillips Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $131,061 |
Stephenie K Smith Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dan Cranshaw Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Niki Lee Donawa Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Sappington Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eugene Agee Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $3,880 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,050,421 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $262,769 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,960 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,317,070 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $349,132 |
| Investment income | $18,338 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$62,686 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $169,387 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,809,014 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $131,061 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $40,635 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $719,847 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $87,294 |
| Payroll taxes | $70,749 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,364 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $383,431 |
| Advertising and promotion | $72,565 |
| Office expenses | $136,067 |
| Information technology | $62,770 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,989 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $21,684 |
| Insurance | $12,684 |
| All other expenses | $811 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,017,363 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $140,170 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $126,139 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $65,483 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $33,349 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $187,405 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $739,786 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,292,332 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $91,502 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $20,191 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $111,693 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $430,853 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $749,786 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,292,332 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that American Jazz Museum has recieved totaling $42,914.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Feist Charitable Foundation Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: FUNDS TO BE USED AT THE | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $12,250 |
Mid-America Arts Alliance Kansas City, MO PURPOSE: ART SUPPORT | $10,000 |
C H Robinson Worldwide Foundation Sioux Falls, SD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUND | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $164 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $822,639 |
| Earnings | -$73,629 |
| Admin Expense | -$9,224 |
| Ending Balance | $758,234 |
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