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Nonprofit · EIN 92-0675465

BOSTON JAZZ FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · BROOKLINE, MA 02446

Financials

$140K$60K2024$97K$142K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BOSTON JAZZ FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$97,092$141,905-$44,813$46,052–$46,052
December 31, 2024990-EZ$140,466$60,272$80,194$90,865–$90,865
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$53,965
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$435
Other revenue
$42,692

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,202
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$14,612
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$49,382
Occupancy
$18,497
Printing, publications and postage
$6,995
Other expenses
$49,217
Program services (functional)
$89,246

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$90,865
Total assets, end of year
$46,052
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$46,052
Cash, savings and investments
$37,927
Gross receipts
$97,092

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SEBASTIAN MOLNARCEO15$0
MORIAH PHILLIPSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR10$0
JESSICA CURRANVOLUNTEER DIRECTOR5$0
LOREN BENN-NELSONDIR. OF EDUCATION5$0
MORGAN HEADDEDNDIR. OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS2$0
EVAN COHENPRODUCTION DIRECTOR2$0
ASTHA SHRESTHADIR. OF MARKETING2$0
JONAH FREEDIR. OF DEVELOPMENT2$0
RONEE SAROFFDIRECTOR2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SEBASTIAN MOLNARCEO15$0
MORIAH PHILLIPSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR10$0
JESSICA CURRANVOLUNTEER DIRECTOR5$0
LOREN BENNDIR. OF EDUCATION5$0
MORGAN HEADDEDNDIR. OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS2$0
EVAN COHENPRODUCTION DIRECTOR2$0
ASTHA SHRESTHADIR. OF MARKETING2$0
JONAH FREEDIR. OF DEVELOPMENT2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 835, BROOKLINE, MA 02446-0023
Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
PO Box 835, Brookline MA 02446
Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
Sebastian Molnar, PO Box 835, Brookline MA 02446
Signed the 990-EZ
SEBASTIAN MOLNAR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(617) 237-6575
Return prepared by
The Nerko Group LLC

Mission

ARTS & CULTURE

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CHARLES RIVER JAZZ FESTIVAL: PROVIDES FREE CONCERT SERIES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITYWHILE ENGAGING ARTISTS AND PROVIDING CULTURAL PROGRAMMING.
    Expenses $43,282 · grants $10,428
  • JAZZ SQUARE COALITION: Supported by the Mayors Office of Arts and Culture, Jazz Square is a collaboration between the Claremont Neighborhood Association, Boston Jazz Foundation, The Reckonings Project, Wallys Jazz Cafe, and Jazz Boston. Jazz Square Coalition celebrates the rich history of jazz in Boston, bringing new life to the area between Mass Ave and Columbus Ave, which was once a vibrant hub for music, art, and culture.
    Expenses $2,682
  • BJF PRESENTS! CONCERT SERIES: PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSICIANS ANDOTHER ARTISTS TO PERFORM AND SHOSE THEIR ART FORMS. THIS SERIESIS FREE TO THE PUBLIC
    Expenses $43,282

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
92-0675465
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$46,052
Income (IRS master file)
$97,092

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$97,092$141,905$46,052XML
990-EZDecember 2024$140,466$60,272$90,865XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Sebastian Molnar
December 31, 2022≤ $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 92-0675465).

Questions about BOSTON JAZZ FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BOSTON JAZZ FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BOSTON JAZZ FOUNDATION is 92-0675465.
Is BOSTON JAZZ FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to BOSTON JAZZ FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BOSTON 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 BOSTON JAZZ FOUNDATION 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 BOSTON JAZZ FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BOSTON JAZZ FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2022 names Sebastian Molnar.
Who are the officers and directors of BOSTON JAZZ FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BOSTON JAZZ FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $97,092, expenses of $141,905 and total assets of $46,052 at year end.

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