Nonprofit · EIN 77-0140627
SAN JOSE JAZZ
Tax-exempt · SAN JOSE, CA 95113
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | 990 | $4,232,675 | $3,533,665 | $699,010 | $3,446,555 | $239,265 | $3,207,290 |
| March 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,296,622 | $3,047,042 | $249,580 | $2,626,752 | $118,241 | $2,508,511 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,609,898
- of which government grants
- $494,391
- Membership dues
- $63,166
- Program service revenue
- $1,504,125
- Investment income
- $72,164
- Net income from fundraising events
- $37,120
- Other revenue
- $46,488
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $188,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $943,620
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,263,219
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $40,808
- Travel
- $6,580
- Depreciation
- $20,470
- Program services (functional)
- $3,054,476
- Management and general (functional)
- $358,234
- Fundraising (functional)
- $120,955
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,626,752
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,446,555
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $239,265
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,207,290
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $52,108
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,138,927
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,068,363
- Gross receipts
- $4,250,602
- Employees
- 153
- Volunteers
- 350
- Year formed
- 1986
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 March 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rawson | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $159,000 | $29,000 |
| VERA GERT | DR. OF FINANCE | 40 | $110,000 | $1,440 |
| Julie Ramirez | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Alexander | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Warner | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Shafer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawneequa Badger | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Baldwin | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jean Cohen | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Escobar | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Curtis Jacobson | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Lindsay | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Raul Peralez | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Ramos | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Sulek | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Warren | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Maria West | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James A Williams | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joel Wyrick | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2025: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brendan Rawson | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $150,000 | $12,660 |
| Julie Ramirez | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Alexander | Vice-Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Warner | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Shafer | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawneequa Badger | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Baldwin | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jean Cohen | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bob Escobar | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Curtis Jacobson | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tony Lindsay | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Raul Peralez | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Ramos | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Sulek | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erica Warren | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria West | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James A Williams | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joel Wyrick | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Esparza | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 310 S 1ST ST, SAN JOSE, CA 95113-2803
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Brendan Rawson, 310 S 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113
- Signed the 990
- Julie Ramirez, Chair
- Phone
- (408) 288-7557
- Return prepared by
- Iryna AC
Mission
The purpose of the Organization is to enrich the community through music education and performance. San Jose Jazz is an innovative educational organization whose commitment to education and the community goes back over thirty years.
Program accomplishments
- FestivalSAN JOSE JAZZ PRODUCES ITS ANNUAL SUMMER FEST, A MULTI-STAGE URBAN MUSIC FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE FEATURING JAZZ AND RELATED MUSICAL TRADITIONS. THE FESTIVAL ADVANCES THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION BY BRINGING DIVERSE AUDIENCES TOGETHER, PROVIDING ACCESS TO LIVE MUSIC, AND CREATING PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ESTABLISHED, EMERGING, AND LOCAL ARTISTS.Expenses $1,779,535 · revenue $915,694
- Concert SeriesSAN JOSE JAZZ PRESENTS YEAR-ROUND CONCERTS AND ARTIST PROGRAMS, INCLUDING PERFORMANCES AT THE SJZ BREAK ROOM, ITS INTIMATE ALL-AGES VENUE IN DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE. PROGRAMMING SHOWCASES LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL ARTISTS, SUPPORTS ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT, AND EXPANDS COMMUNITY ACCESS TO LIVE JAZZ AND RELATED MUSIC. MANY BREAK ROOM PERFORMANCES ARE ALSO LIVE STREAMED.Expenses $769,545 · revenue $245,600
- Youth DevelopmentSAN JOSE JAZZ PROVIDES MUSIC EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO EXPAND ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY MUSIC INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROGRESSIONS, SUMMER JAZZ CAMP, AND HIGH SCHOOL ALL STARS. THROUGH MUSIC INSTRUCTION, ENSEMBLES, MENTORING, AND PERFORMANCE, THESE PROGRAMS HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP MUSICAL SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, COLLABORATION, AND PERSONAL GROWTH.Expenses $505,396 · revenue $342,830
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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | March 31, 2026 | August 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | March 31, 2025 | August 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | March 31, 2024 | August 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 77-0140627
- 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
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- March
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,446,555
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,250,602
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | March 2026 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2023 | $3,134,188 | $3,168,998 | $2,107,634 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | March 2018 | – | – | – | 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 SAN JOSE JAZZ
- What is the EIN of SAN JOSE JAZZ?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SAN JOSE JAZZ is 77-0140627.
- Is SAN JOSE JAZZ tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to SAN JOSE JAZZ tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SAN JOSE JAZZ 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 SAN JOSE JAZZ due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending March 31, 2027) is due August 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SAN JOSE JAZZ last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of SAN JOSE JAZZ?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 names Brendan Rawson.
- Who are the officers and directors of SAN JOSE JAZZ?
- The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 lists 19 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $159,000 (Brendan Rawson, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does SAN JOSE JAZZ have?
- On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $4,232,675, expenses of $3,533,665 and total assets of $3,446,555 at year end.
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