Nonprofit · EIN 83-1103609
PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY JAZZ COLLECTIVE
Tax-exempt · BUFFALO, NY 14214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $399,278 | $289,588 | $109,690 | $158,914 | $0 | $158,914 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $235,048 | $282,611 | -$47,563 | $49,224 | $0 | $49,224 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $399,278
- of which government grants
- $213,600
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,750
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $10,600
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $10,600
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,000
- Travel
- $6,408
- Depreciation
- $4,407
- Program services (functional)
- $260,560
- Management and general (functional)
- $15,341
- Fundraising (functional)
- $13,687
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $49,224
- Total assets, end of year
- $158,914
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $158,914
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $12,079
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $158,914
- Gross receipts
- $399,278
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 2018
- State of legal domicile
- NY
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN BERRY-WALKER | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $10,500 |
| ROSLYN OWENS | Treasurer Officer | 8 | $100 |
| DEBORAH CAHEE-CHRISTOPHER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES CAMPBELL | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAY MARTIN | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KENNETH MARTIN Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BREAUNA CRUMPLER | Director Trustee or director | 0.05 | $0 |
| BRENDA McDUFFIE | Chair Officer | 8 | $0 |
| GRACE TATE | Vice ChairActing Secretary Officer | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAWN BERRY-WALKER | Executive Director Trustee or director | 40 | $19,200 |
| DEBORAH CAHEE-CHRISTOPHER | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLES CAMPBELL | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAY MARTIN | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROSLYN OWENS | Treasurer Officer | 8 | $0 |
| BRENDA McDUFFIE | Chair Officer | 8 | $0 |
| GRACE TATE | Vice Chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRIA JOHNSON | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 136 MERCER AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1812
- In care of
- % DAWN BERRY-WALKER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 136 MERCER AVENUE, BUFFALO NY 14214
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DAWN BERRY-WALKER, 136 MERCER AVENUE, Buffalo, NY 142141812
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- DAWN BERRY-WALKER, 136 MERCER AVENUE, BUFFALO NY 14214
- Signed the 990
- DAWN BERRY-WALKER, Executive Director
- Phone
- (716) 491-0994
- Website
- www.pmljazz.com
- Return prepared by
- Wealth of Knowledge Enterprises LLC
Mission
Our mission is to execute a multi-pronged approach to perpetuate the historical, cultural, spritual and artistic significance of Jazz for current and future generations through live performances and various other outreach programming.
Program accomplishments
- PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY-MASTEN JAZZ FESTIVAL: The Annual Pappy Martin Legacy-Masten Jazz Festival presents ten live jazz performances during this free 2-day outdoor festival and is the most popular and well attended of our presentations. Held in the heart of Buffalo on the last two Sundays in July from 2pm-8pm, it continues to welcome one of the most diverse Western New York audiences. This years audience of approximately 3,500 attendees were treated to performances featuring 52 stellar Jazz artists that included two National Endowment of the Arts Jazz Masters Kenny Garrett and the late Louis Hayes, creating an impressive line-up. The festival offers an atmosphere within audience members have the opportunity to elevate their consciousness and love of a culture called jazz. By keeping the festival free, centrally located and open to all in the community it executes its mission to create opportunities for diverse community engagement.Expenses $103,845 · grants $1,750
- LOVE SUPREME SCHOOL OF MUSIC (LSSM): It is our belief that a young person does not have a complete education without the study of music. The LSSM; facilitated by our expert teaching artists, provide free piano, guitar, upright bass, trumpet, saxaphone, drum and vocal lessons to Buffalos inner-city youth (grades K-12) augmented by opportunities for overall musical development including performance experience. During 2024, over 100 school age students received free lessons, attended two Jazz history workshops and showcase their talents at the annual Winter Student Recital. By grooming the next generation of musicians and music appreciators, we help to ensure the longevity of this art form. The LSSM provides lessons at space donated by Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church 641 Masten Avenue Buffalo, NY 14209.Expenses $94,468
- CELESTIAL JAZZ WELLNESS SERIES: This program series addresses mental health wellness via Jazz by presenting free live jazz concerts throughout the year in the sacred setting of the inner-city church. During 2024, the series presented six free live Jazz concerts featuring international, national and local artists, including the Love Supreme School of Music students and faculty. These events exemplified our mission to support and showcase underrepresented, underserved and under-resourced musicians and communities. We remain committed to making the art form of jazz physically and financially accessible to the entire community. We believe Jazz is more than mere entertainment,and we provide this forum which audience members can experience and benefit from its spiritual, healing, uplifting and therapeutic power.Expenses $62,247
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 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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-1103609
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A68)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $158,914
- Income (IRS master file)
- $399,278
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $399,278 | $289,588 | $158,914 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $235,048 | $282,611 | $49,224 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: DAWN BERRY-WALKER | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: DAWN BERRY-WALKER | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: DAWN MARTIN BERRY-WALKER | 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 83-1103609).
Questions about PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY JAZZ COLLECTIVE
- What is the EIN of PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY JAZZ COLLECTIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY JAZZ COLLECTIVE is 83-1103609.
- Is PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY JAZZ COLLECTIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY JAZZ COLLECTIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY JAZZ COLLECTIVE 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 PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY JAZZ COLLECTIVE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY JAZZ COLLECTIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY JAZZ COLLECTIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DAWN BERRY-WALKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY JAZZ COLLECTIVE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $10,500 (DAWN BERRY-WALKER, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does PAPPY MARTIN LEGACY JAZZ COLLECTIVE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $399,278, expenses of $289,588 and total assets of $158,914 at year end.
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