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Nonprofit · EIN 34-1483824

CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA

Tax-exempt · BROADVIEW HTS, OH 44147

Financials

$352K$358K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$351,867$358,414-$6,547$429,126$27,594$401,532
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$198,624
Program service revenue
$148,398
Investment income
$3,863
Net gain from sales of assets
-$1,878
Net income from sales of inventory
$982
Other revenue
$982

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$58,656
Other salaries and wages
$78,888
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$149,217
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$11,009
Occupancy
$21,068
Travel
$2,329
Program services (functional)
$280,980
Management and general (functional)
$58,792
Fundraising (functional)
$18,642

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$409,241
Total assets, end of year
$429,126
Total liabilities, end of year
$27,594
Net assets, end of year
$401,532
Net assets without donor restrictions
$250,814
Net assets with donor restrictions
$150,718
Gross receipts
$354,001
Employees
3
Volunteers
15
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
OH

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 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SCOTT GARLOCKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
30$58,657
JONATHAN AUGUSTINEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
GEORGE BLAKEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GEORGE CARRPERSONNEL CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIC DANIELVP GOVERNANCE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SAM GERACEFINANCE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
LYNNE GERACEEDUCATIONAL OUTREACH CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
CALVIN GRIFFITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
NATHAN HOLAWAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT MARSHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LOLITA MCDAVIDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JASON NEDLEYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
VINCE ROBINSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MUSETTE VINCENTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROBERT WALSERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2525 E ROYALTON RD UNIT 470218, BROADVIEW HTS, OH 44147-2769
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LENORA INEZ BROWN, 2525 E ROYALTON RD UNIT 470218, BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH 44147
Signed the 990
LENORA INEZ BROWN, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(216) 223-8631
Return prepared by
Shane T Millette CPA

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA IS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF JAZZ BY ENGAGING THE COMMUNITY WITH ORIGINAL MUSIC, EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCES, AND INSPIRATIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • LIVE PERFORMANCES: THE CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRAS SEASON SERIES PROMOTES JAZZ IN ITS HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY FORMS THROUGH CONCERTS FEATURING A STELLAR LINEUP OF JAZZ LUMINARIES, ARRANGERS, COMPOSERS AND EDUCATORS. IT ALSO PERFORMS FOR A NUMBER OF CJO IN THE CITY CONCERTS AT MUSIC HALLS, SUMMER FESTIVALS, PLACES OF WORSHIP, AND IN THEATERS.
    Expenses $250,655 · revenue $109,843
  • EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH: MOST OF CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRAS PERFORMERS ARE MASTER EDUCATORS WHO WORK REGULARLY WITH STUDENTS FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE HOLLYS HIGH NOTES, AN INSTRUMENT DONATION PROGRAM, AND A SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAM.
    Expenses $30,325 · revenue $38,555

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
34-1483824
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
1985
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$429,126
Income (IRS master file)
$354,001

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025–––IRS
990June 2024–––IRS
990June 2023$295,031$326,753$414,948IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA

What is the EIN of CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA is 34-1483824.
Is CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1985.
Are donations to CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LENORA INEZ BROWN.
Who are the officers and directors of CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $58,657 (SCOTT GARLOCK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CLEVELAND JAZZ ORCHESTRA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $351,867, expenses of $358,414 and total assets of $429,126 at year end.

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