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Nonprofit · EIN 43-1978389

GARFIELD JAZZ FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98122

Financials

$121K$134K2022$189K$191K2023$262K$198K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GARFIELD JAZZ FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$262,044$197,582$64,462$242,072$0$242,072
July 31, 2024990$188,543$190,700-$2,157$172,286$0$172,286
July 31, 2023990-EZ$121,491$133,825-$12,334$171,898$600$171,298
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$255,374
Membership dues
$94,215
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$6,670
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,660
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$19,245
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$19,245
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$102,357
Program services (functional)
$191,926
Management and general (functional)
$5,066
Fundraising (functional)
$590

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$172,286
Total assets, end of year
$242,072
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$242,072
Net assets without donor restrictions
$242,072
Gross receipts
$299,740
Employees
0
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
WA

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AMY WILKERSONPRESIDENT
Officer
12$0
MARK WILKERSONCO-PRESIDENT
Officer
12$0
ALISON HOLCOMBVICE PRESIDE
Officer
3$0
DIANA SKUKISCO-TREASURER
Officer
3$0
CARL HEATHCO-TREASURER
Officer
3$0
KATHARINE FEEHANTREASURER -
Officer
3$0
JACK HUNTERSECRETARY
Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DAVID EDWARDSSECRETARY
Officer
3$0
CARL HEATHCO-TREASURER
Officer
3$0
DIANA SKUKISCO-TREASURER
Officer
3$0
JON STRICKLANDPRESIDENT
Officer
12$0
AMY WILKERSONVICE PRESIDE
Officer
3$0
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JON STRICKLANDPRESIDENT12$0
CARL HEATHVICE PRESIDE3$0
TASHA IRVINECO-TREASURER3$0
DOUG IRVINECO-TREASURER3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
140 LAKESIDE AVE STE A PMB 74, SEATTLE, WA 98122-6538
In care of
% JOHN DALTON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
AMY WILKERSON
Signed the 990
KATHARINE FEEHAN, TREASURER - CURRENT
Phone
(206) 682-0610
Return prepared by
TREMPER & CO LLP

Mission

THE GARFIELD JAZZ FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO MAINTAING THE VIBRANT, UNIQUE AMERICAN ART FORM THAT IS JAZZ.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SUPPORTED TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR STUDENTS TO FESTIVALS AROUND THE UNITED STATES. THESE TRIPS ALLOW GARFIELD JAZZ FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE JAZZ AWARENESS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY AND GIVE STUDENTS SIGNIFCANT PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES AS WELL AS PROFESSIONALLY ADJUDICATED FEEDBACK ON THEIR PERFORMANCES.
    Expenses $102,357
  • PROVIDE SALARY FOR AFTER SCHOOL INSTRUCTION FOR BAND 1, BAND 2, AND BAND 3.
    Expenses $19,245
  • THROUGH THE PURCHASE OF INSTRUMENTS FOR STUDENTS, CLASSROOM MATERIALS, RECORDING SERVICES, AND CONCERT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, ALLOWS THE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE THE NEEDED SUPPLIES TO RUN A VIBRANT, SUCCESSFUL, AND ACTIVE JAZZ PROGRAM. AN ESTIMATED 6,500 AUDIENCE MEMBERS ARE REACHED THROUGH OUR GIGS AND CONCERTS.
    Expenses $70,324

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
43-1978389
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2003
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$242,072
Income (IRS master file)
$299,740

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$262,044$197,582$242,072XML
990July 2024$188,543$190,700$172,286XML
990-EZJuly 2023$121,491$133,825$171,898XML
990-EZJuly 2022–––IRS
990-EZJuly 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 2018–––IRS

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 43-1978389).

Questions about GARFIELD JAZZ FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of GARFIELD JAZZ FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GARFIELD JAZZ FOUNDATION is 43-1978389.
Is GARFIELD JAZZ FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
Are donations to GARFIELD JAZZ FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GARFIELD JAZZ FOUNDATION 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 GARFIELD JAZZ FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GARFIELD JAZZ FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GARFIELD JAZZ FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names AMY WILKERSON.
Who are the officers and directors of GARFIELD JAZZ FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does GARFIELD JAZZ FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $262,044, expenses of $197,582 and total assets of $242,072 at year end.

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