San Francisco Jazz Organization
San Francisco Jazz Organization
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About this organization
Mission
SFJAZZ is a recognized international leader in jazz creation, presentation, and education. SFJAZZ explores the full spectrum of jazz, from the music's origin in the African American community to its diverse present-day expressions around the world. As a nonprofit organization, SFJAZZ works to develop the audience for jazz in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. SFJAZZ celebrates jazz as a living art form built on a constantly evolving tradition.
About
MAIN EVENTS: AS ONE OF THE LARGEST PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, SFJAZZ IS COMMITTED TO PRESENTING PERFORMANCES THAT INSPIRE MUSIC LOVERS. ALL SFJAZZ PROGRAMS REFLECT A SPIRIT OF ARTISTIC EXPLORATION, EMBRACING THE FULL BREADTH OF JAZZ AND ITS RELATED MUSIC; EMPHASIZE THEMATIC PROGRAMMING, WITH TRIBUTES TO JAZZ MASTERS AND CELEBRATIONS OF PARTICULAR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, TRENDS OR STYLES; AND STRIVE TO INSTILL ENTHUSIASM FOR JAZZ AMONG WIDER AUDIENCES.HAILED BY THE LONDON OBSERVER AS "THE BEST JAZZ FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD," THE SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ FESTIVAL IS A CELEBRATION OF TODAY'S BEST MUSIC. EVERY SUMMER THE FESTIVAL PRESENTS A PHENOMENAL ARRAY OF JAZZ CONCERTS, FROM THE CLASSIC TO THE AVANT-GARDE, GATHERING THE LEGENDS OF TODAY AND THE RISING STARS OF TOMORROW.ORIGINALLY THE SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ FESTIVAL WAS A SMALL-SCALE EVENT KNOWN MOSTLY IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS RISEN TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROMINENCE. FOLLOWING ON THE HEELS OF A SUCCESSFUL EXPANSION IN THE FALL FESTIVAL AND SPRING SEASONS, SFJAZZ LAUNCHED IN 2008, THE WORLD IS LISTENING: CAMPAIGN FOR THE SFJAZZ CENTER. INSPIRED BY AN ANONYMOUS GIFT OF $20 MILLION, THE LARGEST EVER GIVEN TO A JAZZ ORGANIZATION, SFJAZZ CENTER OPENED IN SAN FRANCISCO ON JANUARY 21, 2013. AS THE FIRST CONCERT HALL OF ITS TYPE IN THE WESTERN U.S. BUILT BOTH FOR JAZZ PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION, THE NEW SFJAZZ CENTER REPRESENTS A MILESTONE FOR THIS AUTHENTIC AMERICAN ART FORM.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
In the filing, the mission of the non-profit is noted as “The san francisco jazz organization (the organization) is a recognized international leader in jazz creation, presentation, and education. the organization explores the full spectrum of jazz, from the music's origins in the african american community to its diverse present-day expressions around the world. as a non-profit organization, sfjazz works to develop the audience for jazz in the san francisco bay area and beyond. the organization celebrates jazz as a living art form, built on a constantly evolving tradition.”.
When referring to its responsibilities, they were outlined as: “To promote the growth and evolution of jazz music in the san francisco bay area.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally registered to operate is CA, as per legal records.
- The filing documents the non-profit's address in 2019 as 201 FRANKLIN STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, 94102.
- According to the non-profit's form, they have 170 employees on their payroll as of 2019.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$715,405.
- The organization has 28 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1983.
- The organization pays $6,594,790 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $2,302,975 in fundraising expenses.
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