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Nonprofit · EIN 33-2274346

BLACKAMERICANA FEST

Tax-exempt · NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116

Financials

$106K$100K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BLACKAMERICANA FEST by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ (amended)$106,194$100,496$5,698$5,996–$5,996
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$82,970
Program service revenue
$17,788
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$5,048
Net income from sales of inventory
-$1,362
Other revenue
$1,750

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$15,825
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$87,094
Occupancy
$1,243
Printing, publications and postage
$2,323
Other expenses
$9,836
Program services (functional)
$85,595

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$298
Total assets, end of year
$5,996
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$5,996
Cash, savings and investments
$5,996
Gross receipts
$110,837

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jennifer JeffersExecutive Director20$15,825

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1801 A P TUREAUD AVE, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116-1330
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
1801 A P Tureaud Ave, New Orleans LA 70116
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Jennifer Jeffers, 1803 A P Tureaud Ave, New Orleans LA 70116
Signed the 990-EZ
Jennifer Jeffers, Executive Director
Phone
(501) 416-7441

Mission

BlackAmericana Fest is a platform to honor and celebrate the musical heritage, legacy, and contributions of Black artists making music in the Americana and Folk genres in New Orleans and the Mississippi River Delta region.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BlackAmericana Fest 2025: Produced a two-day outdoor music festival on September 26-27, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana celebrating Black Americana music heritage. The festival featured live performances across two days including 20+ artists, children's programming provided by Art Camp 504, art installations including the Chitlin Circuit Gallery, a vendor market, and community programming. 1,300 persons attended in person with an additional 1,000 virtual viewers. The festival provided performance opportunities and honorariums for Black Americana artists while educating and engaging the broader New Orleans community in this important musical heritage.
    Expenses $78,095
  • Southern Nights Concert Series: Produced three intimate concert events throughout 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana showcasing Black Americana artists. The series provided paid performance opportunities for local and regional musicians while connecting audiences with authentic Black Americana music traditions. 500 persons attended in person with an estimated 1,000 additional virtual viewers upon release of the virtual concert series.
    Expenses $4,050
  • Community Fundraising & Educational Events: Produced two community events in New Orleans, Louisiana: the Mothers of Americana Gala and the Skeeta Hawk Open Mic. The Mothers of Americana Gala celebrated women in Black Americana music and featured live performances, an art auction, and community fundraising, benefiting 68 attendees. The Skeeta Hawk Open Mic provided a platform for emerging Black Americana artists and engaged 50 community members. Combined, these events engaged 118 persons while providing performance opportunities for local artists and raising funds to support the organization's mission.
    Expenses $3,450

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
33-2274346
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,996
Income (IRS master file)
$110,837

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Jennifer Jeffers
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-EZDecember 2025$106,194$100,496$5,996IRS
990-N for 2024
Officer: Jennifer Jeffers
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 33-2274346).

Questions about BLACKAMERICANA FEST

What is the EIN of BLACKAMERICANA FEST?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BLACKAMERICANA FEST is 33-2274346.
Is BLACKAMERICANA FEST tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to BLACKAMERICANA FEST tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BLACKAMERICANA FEST file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of BLACKAMERICANA FEST due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BLACKAMERICANA FEST last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BLACKAMERICANA FEST?
The 990-N for 2025 names Jennifer Jeffers.
Who are the officers and directors of BLACKAMERICANA FEST?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $15,825 (Jennifer Jeffers, Executive Director).
How much revenue does BLACKAMERICANA FEST have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $106,194, expenses of $100,496 and total assets of $5,996 at year end.

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