Jazz At Aspen-Snowmass

Organization Overview

Jazz At Aspen-Snowmass is located in Aspen, CO. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jazz At Aspen-Snowmass 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 09/2021, Jazz At Aspen-Snowmass generated $11.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.5m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS IS TO PRESENT AND PRESERVE JAZZ AND RELATED FORMS OF MUSIC THROUGH WORLD-CLASS FESTIVALS, PERFORMANCES AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FESTIVALS AND PERFORMANCES INCLUDE THE JAS CAFE SERIES, JUNE EXPERIENCE AND LABOR DAY EXPERIENCE. DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS, JAS DIDN'T HOLD ANY WINTER CAFE PERFORMANCES IN 2021 BUT CAME BACK STRONG THAT SUMMER WITH A FULL LINE-UP OF 16 CAFE SHOWS, THE JUNE EXPERIENCE FEATURING 18 JAZZ ARTISTS OVER A 3-DAY FESTIVAL, AND THE LABOR DAY EXPERIENCE, JAS' LARGEST FESTIVAL, WITH NEARLY 25K IN ATTENDANCE OVER THE 3-DAY WEEKEND. THE JAS CAFE AND JUNE EXP TAKE PLACE IN SMALL VENUES IN DOWNTOWN ASPEN HIGHLIGHTING JAZZ & RELATED FORMS OF MUSIC WHILE FEATURING ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE. ALONG WITH PERFORMANCES, THE CAFES OFFER MUSIC EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH LISTEN UP! PRE-SHOW DISCUSSIONS WHERE ARTISTS ARE INTERVIEWED ABOUT THEIR MUSICAL BACKGROUNDS AND EXPERIENCES.


THE JAS ACADEMY EXPANDED IN 2021 TO INCLUDE TWO 2-WEEK SUMMER SESSIONS VS. THE ONE SESSION THAT HAD BEEN DONE IN PREVIOUS YEARS. WITH THE ADDITION JAS WELCOMED 44 STUDENTS FROM SOME OF THE TOP MUSIC SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO WORK WITH FACULTY FROM THE FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, AS WELL AS VISITING PROFESSIONAL JAZZ MUSICIANS. THE ACADEMY IS A FULL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTED ANNUALLY BY A MULTI-YEAR GIFT FROM ED AND SASHA BASS.


LOCAL EDUCATION INITIATIVES PROVIDED OVER $150,000 IN SUPPORT TO LOCAL PUBLIC MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS, REACHING 13 SCHOOLS AND OVER 1,300 STUDENTS. THESE DONATIONS INCLUDED OVER 500 HOURS OF IN-CLASSROOM ASSISTANCE PROVIDED BY PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS; PRIVATE MUSIC LESSON FUNDING; MULTIPLE INSTRUMENT DONATIONS TO BOTH SCHOOLS AS WELL AS TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS IN NEED OF THE FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION; SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS AND MORE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
James Horowitz
President & CEO
$0
Joseph L Sherman
Director
$0
Donna Di Ianni
National Council Chair
$0
Richard Goodman
Co-Vice Chair
$0
James Jackoway
Programming Chair
$0
Robert Mann
Finance Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Steerpike Productions
Artist Performance
$1,010,000
Rodemod Inc
Artist Performance
$1,000,000
Portugal The Man
Artist Performance
$225,000
Weezer Touring
Artist Performance
$400,000
Aspen Art Museum
Event Space
$205,508
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$139,797
Related organizations$0
Government grants $58,792
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,521,859
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $169,592
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,720,448
Total Program Service Revenue$3,502,779
Investment income $927
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $15,842
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $11,239,996

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Jazz At Aspen-Snowmass has recieved totaling $5,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Altman Family Foundation

Aspen, CO

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,500
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