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Jazz at the Ballroom Inc

EIN 81-5132247 · Burlingame, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Jazz at the Ballroom is a 501c(3) organization committed to keeping classic jazz alive by sharing this extraordinary American art form with the greater public and providing audiences with one-of-a-kind experiences. Partnering with the world's most talented jazz musicians in intimate and elegant settings, we focus on the Great American Songbook, the unforgettable jazz standards audiences recognize and welcome.

Income
$226,791
Spending
$265,439
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$52,872, member

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $232,823 spent. HIGHLIGHTS AND MILESTONES IN 2024THROUGH THE YEAR WE PRESENTED OVER 70 CONCERTS AT NURSING HOMES, HOSPITALS,SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES AND MEMORY LOSS FACILITIES IN THE BAY AREA AND LOS ANGELES* PERFORMANCES AT SAN FRANCISCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, REACHING OVER 300 CHILDREN* EXPANSION OF OUR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, WITH OUTREACH EXTENDED ACROSS CALIFORNIA. WE TRIPLED THE NUMER OF SCHOLARSHIPS COMPARED TO THE PREVIOUS YEAR. WE PROUDLY HIRED THE WINNING SCHOLARS TO PERFORM AT OUR OUTREACH CONCERTS IN BOTH BAY AREA AND LOS ANGELES* WE CONTINUED TO PRESENT CONCERTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY PRIORITIZING VENUES AND COMMUNITIES WITH WHOM WE'VE BUILT STROG, LASTING RELATIOSHIPS. A STANDOUT MOMENT WAS "FLYING HIGH", A THREE-NIGHT RUN AT NEW YORK CITY'S ICONIC BIRDLAND, WHERE WE PERFORMED TO SOLD-OUT AUDIENCES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 October 13, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2017.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 21, 2026.

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