Boise Jazz Society Incorporated
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Boise Jazz Society Incorporated is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educative purposes. The Boise Jazz Society is a community-led non-profit arts organization supporting jazz performance, jazz education, and the promotion of jazz as a living American art form.
- Income
- $177,008
- Spending
- $216,519
- Reserves
- 11.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 53%
- Highest pay
- $57,611, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 36% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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)
- $143,209 spent. Signature Series Concerts The Boise Jazz Society Incorporated (BJS) brought six world class jazz groups to Boise for a total of twelve concerts (two concerts per artist) expanding cultural awareness and jazz appreciation in the Treasure Valley. BJS served 320 season subscribers and filled over 2000 seats. The BJS board, employees, contractors and volunteers schedule, coordinated and produced the concerts.
- $21,399 spent. Informances The Boise Jazz Society Incorporated (BJS) provided six free educational opportunities for local audiences and music students at the high school and university levels, including listening sessions, question and answer sessions, and Masterclasses. Over 180 students participated.
- $5,000 spent. Scholarships BJS distributed four scholarships to Boise State University Music Department students.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 October 13, 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 May 2024.
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 October 21, 2026.
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