Nonprofit · EIN 81-2711584
JAZZ MATTERS INC
Tax-exempt · ATLANTA, GA 30311
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $56,068 | $75,393 | -$19,325 | $0 | $21,645 | -$21,645 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $43,568
- Program service revenue
- $12,380
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $120
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $10,783
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $44,443
- Printing, publications and postage
- $160
- Other expenses
- $30,790
- Program services (functional)
- $55,101
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $0
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $21,645
- Net assets, end of year
- -$21,645
- Gross receipts
- $57,368
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, 2023, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Williams | CEO | 20 | $7,683 |
| Janice Williams | Executive Director | 20 | $3,100 |
| Jarrett Williams | President | 10 | $0 |
| LaToya Forman | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| NA | NA | 0 | $0 |
| NA | NA | 0 | $0 |
| NA | NA | 0 | $0 |
| NA | N | 0 | $0 |
| NA | NA | 0 | $0 |
| NA | NA | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 331 HARLAN RD SW, ATLANTA, GA 30311-2000
- In care of
- % EDWIN WILLIAMS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 331 Harlan Road, Atlanta GA 30311
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Edwin Williams, 2465 Rockknoll, Conley GA 30288
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Edwin Williams, CEO
- Website
- www.yesjazzmatters.org
Mission
Jazz Matters Inc. is a non-profit organization promoting the art of jazz. Our mission is to preserve a musical culture tradition and art form. Keeping jazz alive!
Program accomplishments
- Jazz Matters produced three summer jazz concerts for the City of Suwanee Georgia Food Truck Fridays.Expenses $12,380 · grants $12,380
- Jazz Matters Inc. was awarded the AFM-EPF Musicians' Fund grant to host concerts at the Central and Fulton County Metropolitan libraries in honor of Black History Month and Jazz History Month.Expenses $7,721 · grants $7,721
- Jazz Matters Inc. was award grants from the City of Atlanta and Fulton County Arts and Culture to produce jazz events that promote rich and diverse cultural experiences in the city and county that enhances quality of life and expand the city's international reputation while preserving and protecting Atlanta's cultural heritage.Expenses $35,000 · grants $35,000
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-2711584
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Edwin Williams | December 31, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $56,068 | $75,393 | $0 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Edwin Williams | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Janice Williams | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Edwin Williams | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $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 81-2711584).
Questions about JAZZ MATTERS INC
- What is the EIN of JAZZ MATTERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of JAZZ MATTERS INC is 81-2711584.
- Is JAZZ MATTERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to JAZZ MATTERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does JAZZ MATTERS INC file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of JAZZ MATTERS INC 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 JAZZ MATTERS INC 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 JAZZ MATTERS INC?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Edwin Williams.
- Who are the officers and directors of JAZZ MATTERS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 10 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $7,683 (Edwin Williams, CEO).
- How much revenue does JAZZ MATTERS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $56,068, expenses of $75,393 and total assets of $0 at year end.
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