Jazzarts Charlotte
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
JazzArts Charlotte's (JazzArts) mission is connecting the cultural community and developing an audience for jazz through quality education, performance and musician support. JazzArts' vision is to be a catalyst for cultural enrichment and music education that brings creative inspiration to the lives of the citizens of the Charlotte region.
- Income
- $1.2 million
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 58%
- Reserves
- 1.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 64%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 12
- Highest pay
- $96,000, president and ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 40% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 20% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1558% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $469,071 spent. The JAZZ ROOM: JazzArts Charlotte is proud to present Charlotte's most popular monthly jazz concert series. The JAZZ ROOM, located in the heart of uptown Charlotte, provides a casual and intimate setting with tables and a full bar, reminiscent of the classic jazz rooms of yesteryear. Each month The JAZZ ROOM welcomes one of the most diverse audiences in the Queen City, presenting live jazz performances from the finest local, regional, and nationally renowned artists. From re-imagined early jazz tributes and classic swing to modern and contemporary soulful sounds, these creatively curated programs include something for every musical palate.
- $222,522 spent. JazzArts Academy: We believe in the power of music education and its ability to impact lives. The JazzArts Academy offers a wide range of programs facilitated by our expert teaching artists, designed to engage students of all ages, abilities, and interests. Since 2011, the JazzArts Academy has reached over 50,000 students, grades K-12 throughout the Charlotte region. The JazzArts Academy include Youth Ensembles + Workshops, Summer Music Camp, Nuestro Tiempo Latin Jazz, and Jazz in Schools.
- $10,970 spent. Musician Support: We are connected to over 100 local musicians in the Charlotte region offering opportunities through our own performances and classes, and helping identify musicians for other local performance opportunities.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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