EIN 83-0504523

Charleston Jazz

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
Year formed
2008
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Charleston Jazz celebrates and preserves Charleston's rich jazz history through performance, education, and outreach, including the Charleston Jazz Orchestra and Academy.
Also known as...
Jazz Artists of Charleston
Total revenues
$1,373,827
2023
Total expenses
$1,401,335
2023
Total assets
$515,722
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Charleston Jazz

Charleston Jazz orchestra - the cjo, led by robert lewis, is comprised of an accomplished group of 18 Jazz musicians and features guest performers for an entertaining and educational season every year. The cjo has become known for unique, enthusiastically received concerts that contribute mightily to the ever-evolving lowcountry arts scene and serve as an example of the rich history and legacy of Jazz in Charleston. In 2023,the Charleston Jazz orchestra (cjo) performed its six-concert season at the Charleston music hall.
The Charleston Jazz academy brings together students of all backgrounds and ages in a collaborative, fun, and challenging environment to expand their repertoire and nurture the skills of music and improvisation while emphasizing the importance of teamwork, creativity, and self-expression. The purpose of the Charleston Jazz academy is to cultivate the next generation of Jazz artists and enthusiasts through a variety of education and outreach programs.
The 8th Charleston Jazz festival was held on april 20-23, 2023. The event drew music-lovers from around the globe to Charleston, sc for a four-day celebration of the holy citys Jazz heritage.

Who funds Charleston Jazz

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Elliot and Eleanor FoundationGeneral Support of Programs$79,400
John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable FoundationJazz Performance, Education & Outreach$35,000
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$30,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Charleston Jazz

NameTitleCompensation
Tatjana BeylotteExecutive Director$101,068
Lacy MillerMarketing + Communications Director
Brent SwaneyDirector of Performances
Clay GraysonBoard Member$0
Alva AndersonBoard President$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Charleston Jazz

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$779,796
Program services$576,280
Investment income and dividends$2,370
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$12,882
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$2,499
Total revenues$1,373,827

Form 990s for Charleston Jazz

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-09-14990View PDF
2021-122022-07-27990View PDF
2020-122021-11-04990View PDF
2019-122021-12-28990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Swallow Hill Music AssociationDenver, CO$4,930,773
Artist Series Concerts of SarasotaSarasota, FL$739,211
Cape Arts and Entertainment (CCSO)West Barnstable, MA$3,715,453
International Trumpet GuildHattiesburg, MS$817,449
Schubert Club TheSaint Paul, MN$3,896,853
Garth Newel Music Center FoundationWarm Springs, VA$3,272,677
Gold Coast Jazz SocietyFort Lauderdale, FL$936,298
Music at GretnaMT Gretna, PA$549,722
Jazz Institute of ChicagoChicago, IL$1,122,066
Music of the BaroqueChicago, IL$2,809,288
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from John and Carolyn Peterson Charitable Foundation
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $6,375 from South Arts
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $79,400 from The Elliot and Eleanor Foundation
May 8, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $28,000 from Coastal Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsMusical groupsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingEndowed supportProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3005 W Montague Ave Ste 200
North Charleston, SC 29418
Metro area
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
County
Charleston County, SC
Website URL
charlestonjazz.com/ 
Phone
(843) 822-0126
IRS details
EIN
83-0504523
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2008
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A68: Music
NAICS code, primary
711130: Musical Groups and Artists
Parent/child status
Independent
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