Nonprofit · EIN 56-2303577
JAZZ HOUSE KIDS INC
Tax-exempt · MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $7,918,832 | $6,463,875 | $1,454,957 | $2,955,474 | $871,706 | $2,083,768 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,574,345 | $5,556,216 | $18,129 | $1,047,289 | $441,191 | $606,098 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,797,607
- of which government grants
- $1,656,227
- Program service revenue
- $2,918,317
- Investment income
- $13,040
- Net income from fundraising events
- $181,976
- Other revenue
- $189,868
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $173,694
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,078,650
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,454,379
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,540
- Occupancy
- $176,156
- Travel
- $306,760
- Depreciation
- $17,946
- Program services (functional)
- $5,312,401
- Management and general (functional)
- $689,033
- Fundraising (functional)
- $462,441
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,047,289
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,955,474
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $871,706
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,083,768
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $469,025
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,570,932
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $512,836
- Gross receipts
- $7,918,832
- Employees
- 90
- Volunteers
- 171
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA WALKER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $173,694 |
| DARREN AVERETT | VP OF FINANCE | 40 | $118,345 |
| THOMAS CHUBB | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $102,019 |
| MARTIN MELILLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN GIFFORD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE | ARTISTIC CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JANET SHAPIRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARY ROSENBERG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY WOODARD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SANDRA SMITH | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANELLE ANDERSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NEAL LAZAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RHONDA ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY TAYLOR | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Jordan | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAKASHI MATSUKI | BORAD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE PUCCI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN SHADMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MELISSA WALKER | President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $175,000 |
| THOMAS CHUBB | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $117,110 |
| RYAN C ANSELMI | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $100,750 |
| MARTIN MELILLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SUSAN GIFFORD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE | ARTISTIC CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JANET SHAPIRO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CECILE SUTHERLAND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY WOODARD | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| SANDRA SMITH | Secretary Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JANELLE ANDERSON | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| NEAL LAZAR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RHONDA ROBINSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID PLACEK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY TAYLOR | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Jordan | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAKASHI MATSUKI | BORAD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| NICOLE PUCCI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STEVEN SHADMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 347 BLOOMFIELD AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042-3601
- In care of
- % JAZZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MELISSA WALKER, 347 Bloomfield Ave, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
- Signed the 990
- MELISSA WALKER, President
- Phone
- (973) 744-2273
- Website
- WWW.JAZZHOUSEKIDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SAMUEL KLEIN AND COMPANY
Mission
JAZZ HOUSE KiDS transforms lives using the power and legacy of jazz through world-class education and performances that create avenues of access, learning, career development and community building.
Program accomplishments
- JAZZ HOUSE PROGRAMS: : At JAZZ HOUSE Montclair and the JAZZ HOUSE NYC satellite campus, students ages 8 to 19 from across New Jersey and New York City participate in year-round jazz ensemble and pre-college programs with JAZZ HOUSE KiDS professional teaching artists. Qualifying students receive greatly reduced, need-based tuition assistance. Begun in 2011, CHiCA Power has increased young womens representation in instrumental music ensembles to upwards of 30% to 40%, depending on the program. A free, multi-part JAZZ HOUSE Goes to College series provides guidance with the college preparation, selection and application process and includes a college fair with admissions representatives. Each year, more than 99% of high school seniors at JAZZ HOUSE Montclair go on to attend college or vocational school, with many receiving major scholarships. JAZZ HOUSE KiDS also provides extensive summer programming, including the nationally recognized JAZZ HOUSE Summer Workshop.Expenses $3,689,876
- MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL: Presented annually since 2010, the MONTCLAIR JAZZ FESTIVAL has grown to become New Jerseys largest, free jazz festival with more than 27,000 attendees. This no-tickets-required festival is presented at venues across Montclair and culminates with a multi-stage grand finale featuring world-renowned artists and JAZZ HOUSE KiDS talented students and alumni. The festival generates tremendous revenue for hundreds of local businesses and festival vendors.Expenses $983,348
- IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS: JAZZ HOUSE MUSIC SCHOLARS PROGRAMS PROVIDE FREE, WEEKLY IN-SCHOOL INSTRUCTION FOR HUNDREDS OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, INCLUDING STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, IN NEWARK AND OTHER UNDERRESOURCED NEW JERSEY SCHOOL DISTRICTS. STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SMALL GROUP LESSONS, ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY CONCERTS AND MASTERCLASSES.Expenses $639,177
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-2303577
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6C)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,955,474
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,918,832
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $7,918,832 | $6,463,875 | $2,955,474 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,574,345 | $5,556,216 | $1,047,289 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,657,625 | $4,517,459 | $1,481,902 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 56-2303577).
Questions about JAZZ HOUSE KIDS INC
- What is the EIN of JAZZ HOUSE KIDS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JAZZ HOUSE KIDS INC is 56-2303577.
- Is JAZZ HOUSE KIDS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to JAZZ HOUSE KIDS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JAZZ HOUSE KIDS INC 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 JAZZ HOUSE KIDS INC 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 JAZZ HOUSE KIDS INC 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 JAZZ HOUSE KIDS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MELISSA WALKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of JAZZ HOUSE KIDS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $173,694 (MELISSA WALKER, President).
- How much revenue does JAZZ HOUSE KIDS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,918,832, expenses of $6,463,875 and total assets of $2,955,474 at year end.
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