Willamette Jazz Society
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To foster a local vibrant jazz scene through concerts and educational programs that encourage our community to love, study and perform live jazz.
- Income
- $408,793
- Spending
- $264,282
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 31.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 43%
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 70
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 31.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 35% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no 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
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 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 (2)
- $178,461 spent. Concert Venue: The Jazz Station currently serves as the only non-profit community jazz venue in the state of Oregon, and only one in a handful across the nation. Our club, a Eugene downtown mainstay offers over 1,000 students and musicians a connection to over 9500 audience-goers and several dozen professional educators every year via approximately 165 concerts.
- $33,992 spent. Community Educational Programs: 1. Jazz Station House Band Clinic provides the opportunity for students from all income levels and backgrounds in middle school and high school to connect with professional jazz musicians and educators in a safe and supportive in-school environment. 2. Jazz Station Jam expands the opportunities for all-age and community life-long learners who are interested in developing performance skills, meeting other musicians and receiving instruction to connect Wednesdays at an open jam. 3. Monday Night Big Band is a unique opportunity for local professional and amateur musicians to play together for community audience members once a month. 4. One-Set-Wednesdays affords budding musicians access to perform in front of a supportive audience in a real-life jazz venue environment, often for their very first time as leader of their own gig. 5. The Second Set Jam Sessions series is led by the U of O jazz faculty every other Wednesday. The goal of Second Set is to provide an opportunity for students at all levels. Amateur musicians, professionals, and jazz enthusiasts in the area to come together, connect with the music, and have a great time. 6. Our annual holiday series celebrates the work of Duke Ellington and Bill Strayhorn, exposing Lane County audiences to this uniquely American reinterpretation of a European classic played by professional musicians. This is an excellent opportunity for new and seasoned fans alike to enjoy and learn about American jazz at an accessible price.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2011.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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