EARSHOT JAZZ SOCIETY OF SEATTLE
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $942K · expenses $950K · assets $2.0M
- EIN
- 94-3051610
- Address
- 3417 FREMONT AVE N STE 221, SEATTLE, WA 98103-3411
- Website
- www.earshot.org
- NTEE code
- A68Z
- Subsection
- 501(c)(3)
- Ruling year
- 1987
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
To ensure the legacy of the art form, Earshot Jazz cultivates a vibrant jazz community by engaging audiences, celebrating artists, and supporting arts education. Formed in 1984 Earshot Jazz pursues its mission by presenting creative music, publishing a monthly magazine, providing education programs, identifying and filling career needs for artists, and increasing listenership.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
2 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gilbreath | Executive Dir. | 2017-2024 | $76,549 | $536,424 | 1 |
| Chris Icasiano | Director | 2017-2024 | $0 | $900 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
21 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Smith Love | Treasurer | 2017-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jazmyn Scott | Vice President | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Maurice James | President | 2018-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Marcos Zuniga | Director | 2022-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kelly Clingan | Director | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Neil Halpern | Secretary | 2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Augusto Cardoso (former) | Secretary | 2020-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kellly Clingan (former) | Director | 2022 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Arlene Fairfield (former) | Director | 2022 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alex Dugdale (former) | Director | 2022 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John W Comeford (former) | Vice President | 2017-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Danielle Leigh (former) | President | 2017-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Diane Wah (former) | Director | 2017-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sheila Hughes (former) | Vice President | 2017-2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chris Nutter (former) | Secretary | 2018-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gail Pettis (former) | Director | 2018-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kenneth W Masters (former) | Director | 2019-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jon Perrino (former) | Director | 2017-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sue Coliton (former) | Director | 2017-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Viren Kamdar (former) | Treasurer | 2017-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sally Nichols (former) | Secretary | 2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $77K · 5 employees · 75 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gilbreath | Executive Dir. | 40 | $76,549 | $0 | $0 | $76,549 | 1 |
| Ruby Smith Love | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jazmyn Scott | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Icasiano | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Maurice James | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marcos Zuniga | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kelly Clingan | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Neil Halpern | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 8 people listed · 1 paid, $77K · 4 employees · 60 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gilbreath | Executive Dir. | 40 | $76,550 | $0 | $0 | $76,550 | 1 |
| Ruby Smith Love | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jazmyn Scott | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Icasiano | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Augusto Cardoso | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Maurice James | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marcos Zuniga | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kelly Clingan | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $77K · 4 employees · 60 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gilbreath | Executive Dir. | 40 | $76,550 | $0 | $0 | $76,550 | 1 |
| Ruby Smith Love | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jazmyn Scott | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Icasiano | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Augusto Cardoso | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Maurice James | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Marcos Zuniga | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kellly Clingan | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Arlene Fairfield | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alex Dugdale | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $67K · 3 employees · 60 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gilbreath | Executive Dir. | 40 | $66,550 | $0 | $0 | $66,550 | 1 |
| Ruby Smith Love | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John W Comeford | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Icasiano | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Danielle Leigh | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Wah | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Augusto Cardoso | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sheila Hughes | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Maurice James | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Nutter | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Gail Pettis | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jazmyn Scott | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $69K · 6 employees · 90 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gilbreath | Executive Dir. | 40 | $69,050 | $0 | $0 | $69,050 | 1 |
| Ruby Smith Love | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John W Comeford | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Icasiano | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Danielle Leigh | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Wah | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Augusto Cardoso | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sheila Hughes | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Maurice James | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Nutter | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Gail Pettis | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kenneth W Masters | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $67K · 6 employees · 90 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gilbreath | Executive Dir. | 40 | $66,550 | $0 | $0 | $66,550 | 1 |
| Ruby Smith Love | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John W Comeford | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Icasiano | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Danielle Leigh | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Wah | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jon Perrino | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sheila Hughes | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Maurice James | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Nutter | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Gail Pettis | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kenneth W Masters | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $57K · 4 employees · 90 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gilbreath | Executive Dir. | 1 | $56,550 | $0 | $0 | $56,550 | 1 |
| Ruby Smith Love | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sue Coliton | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John W Comeford | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Icasiano | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Viren Kamdar | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Danielle Leigh | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Wah | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jon Perrino | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sheila Hughes | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Maurice James | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Chris Nutter | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Gail Pettis | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 11 people listed · 2 paid, $49K · 5 employees · 91 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Gilbreath | Executive Dir. | 1 | $48,075 | $0 | $0 | $48,075 | 1 |
| Chris Icasiano | Director | 1 | $900 | $0 | $0 | $900 | 1 |
| Ruby Smith Love | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sue Coliton | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sally Nichols | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| John W Comeford | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Viren Kamdar | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Danielle Leigh | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diane Wah | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jon Perrino | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sheila Hughes | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $942,126 | $950,390 | $1,997,369 | $1,150,066 | $542,337 | $339,470 | $76,549 | 5 | 75 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,006,912 | $972,415 | $1,834,169 | $1,281,700 | $545,865 | $383,039 | $76,550 | 4 | 60 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $943,297 | $882,004 | $2,498,362 | $1,247,203 | $658,667 | $271,324 | $76,550 | 4 | 60 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $947,117 | $661,746 | $1,491,052 | $1,290,002 | $752,989 | $120,878 | $66,550 | 3 | 60 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $848,453 | $529,156 | $1,067,118 | $1,004,631 | $732,528 | $68,521 | $69,050 | 6 | 90 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,009,309 | $838,622 | $996,340 | $685,334 | $654,903 | $279,142 | $66,551 | 6 | 90 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $769,189 | $776,217 | $718,955 | $514,647 | $541,966 | $252,699 | $56,550 | 4 | 90 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $543,052 | $561,096 | $855,882 | $521,675 | $233,423 | $230,396 | $50,850 | 5 | 91 |
Funders of this organization
20 grantors reported grants to this organization, $4,900,649 in all, tax years 2009 to 2025. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Earshot Jazz Society of Seattle”, “EARSHOT JAZZ SOCIETY OF SEATTLE” | 2017, 2019, 2021-2022, 2024 | 5 | $1,550,000 | 2024 | $325,000 | show |
| RAYNIER INSTITUTE & FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “EARSHOT JAZZ SOCIETY OF SEATTLE” | 2016, 2018-2025 | 10 | $1,090,000 | 2025 | $50,000 | show |
| ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVISORS INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022 | 1 | $1,000,000 | 2022 | $1,000,000 | show |
| ARTSFUND | Public charity | Exact | 2009-2023 | 17 | $342,470 | 2023 | $27,890 | show |
| NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TR | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2020-2024 | 5 | $326,000 | 2024 | $75,000 | show |
| DORIS DUKE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “EARSHOT JAZZ SOCIETY OF SEATTLE” | 2020-2021 | 2 | $270,000 | 2021 | $250,000 | show |
| MAP FUND INC | Public charity | Exact | 2017-2018 | 2 | $85,500 | 2018 | $45,000 | show |
| CREATIVE CAPITAL FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2013-2014 | 2 | $61,368 | 2014 | $35,368 | show |
| CHAMBER MUSIC AMERICA INC | Public charity | Exact | 2014-2015, 2019, 2023 | 4 | $50,500 | 2023 | $11,000 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019-2020, 2022-2024 | 5 | $43,710 | 2024 | $6,250 | show |
| MIGHTYCAUSE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022-2024 | 3 | $25,924 | 2024 | $11,828 | show |
| NEW MUSIC USA INC | Public charity | Exact | 2020, 2022, 2024 | 3 | $20,000 | 2024 | $7,000 | show |
| ALLEN FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “EARSHOT JAZZ SOCIETY OF SEATTLE” | 2016 | 1 | $15,000 | 2016 | $15,000 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $6,050 | 2024 | $6,050 | show |
| LA4LA FUND | Public charity | Exact | 2011-2012 | 3 | $5,600 | 2012 | $3,600 | show |
| THE SEATTLE FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2012 | 1 | $5,260 | 2012 | $5,260 | show |
| JPMORGAN CHASE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “EARSHOT JAZZ SOCIETY OF SEATTLE” | 2012-2014 | 3 | $2,750 | 2014 | $1,250 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “EARSHOT JAZZ SOCIETY OF SEATTLE” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $424 | 2023 | $78 | show |
| GATES FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “EARSHOT JAZZ SOCIETY OF SEATTLE” | 2010 | 1 | $75 | 2010 | $75 | show |
| PUGET SOUND ENERGY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “EARSHOT JAZZ SOCIETY OF SEATTLE” | 2019 | 1 | $18 | 2019 | $18 | show |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $950,390 spent · pay $273,125 · grants $7,000 · events $33,326
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $268,724 | $266,656 | $971 | $1,097 | 28.3% | |
| Pay: disqualified persons | $155,315 | $116,486 | $23,297 | $15,532 | 16.3% | |
| Fees: management | $113,547 | $85,160 | $17,032 | $11,355 | 11.9% | |
| Occupancy | $94,071 | $83,623 | $5,279 | $5,169 | 9.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $76,549 | $57,412 | $11,482 | $7,655 | 8.1% | |
| Office expenses | $71,159 | $57,346 | $2,658 | $11,155 | 7.5% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Event and Concert Production | $29,864 | $27,814 | - | $2,050 | 3.1% |
| Travel | $26,944 | $26,023 | $553 | $368 | 2.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $22,868 | $17,151 | $3,430 | $2,287 | 2.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,410 | $14,475 | $46 | $5,889 | 2.1% | |
| Other employee benefits | $18,393 | $13,795 | $2,759 | $1,839 | 1.9% | |
| Information technology | $13,691 | $10,434 | $1,929 | $1,328 | 1.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $12,015 | $9,011 | $1,802 | $1,202 | 1.3% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $7,000 | $7,000 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Royalties | $5,936 | $5,936 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Insurance | $4,899 | $3,674 | $735 | $490 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: investment management | $4,707 | $3,530 | $706 | $471 | 0.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,462 | $2,902 | $336 | $224 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $788 | $591 | $118 | $79 | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $48 | $36 | $7 | $5 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $950,390 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $972,415 spent · pay $287,686 · grants $0 · events $59,742
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $319,171 | $316,354 | $895 | $1,922 | 32.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $168,758 | $126,568 | $25,314 | $16,876 | 17.4% | |
| Occupancy | $121,626 | $114,499 | $4,276 | $2,851 | 12.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $76,550 | $57,413 | $11,482 | $7,655 | 7.9% | |
| Travel | $57,609 | $56,651 | $575 | $383 | 5.9% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Event and Concert Production | $55,100 | $55,100 | - | - | 5.7% |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $36,712 | $30,704 | $8 | $6,000 | 3.8% |
| Advertising and promotion | $25,162 | $19,408 | $8 | $5,746 | 2.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $24,569 | $18,427 | $3,685 | $2,457 | 2.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $17,809 | $13,357 | $2,671 | $1,781 | 1.8% | |
| Information technology | $13,334 | $10,147 | $1,912 | $1,275 | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Credit Card Services Fees | $10,717 | $8,032 | $1,595 | $1,090 | 1.1% |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $10,287 | $8,434 | $75 | $1,778 | 1.1% |
| Fees: accounting | $9,400 | $7,050 | $1,410 | $940 | 1.0% | |
| All other expenses | $5,783 | $4,289 | $830 | $664 | 0.6% | |
| Insurance | $5,076 | $3,807 | $761 | $508 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: investment management | $4,644 | $3,483 | $697 | $464 | 0.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $4,642 | $3,437 | $444 | $761 | 0.5% | |
| Royalties | $2,567 | $2,567 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $1,415 | - | - | $1,415 | 0.1% | |
| Office expenses | $1,173 | $924 | $148 | $101 | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $311 | $233 | $47 | $31 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $972,415 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $882,004 spent · pay $256,262 · grants $0 · events $46,596
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $275,423 | $275,035 | $233 | $155 | 31.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $142,500 | $106,875 | $21,375 | $14,250 | 16.2% | |
| Occupancy | $126,404 | $118,004 | $5,040 | $3,360 | 14.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $76,550 | $57,413 | $11,482 | $7,655 | 8.7% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Event and Concert Production | $45,255 | $45,255 | - | - | 5.1% |
| Travel | $44,494 | $44,489 | $3 | $2 | 5.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $36,892 | $31,750 | $30 | $5,112 | 4.2% |
| Payroll taxes | $21,932 | $16,449 | $3,290 | $2,193 | 2.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $20,586 | $17,592 | - | $2,994 | 2.3% | |
| Information technology | $18,127 | $13,446 | $2,586 | $2,095 | 2.1% | |
| Other employee benefits | $15,280 | $11,460 | $2,292 | $1,528 | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $9,899 | $6,755 | $51 | $3,093 | 1.1% |
| Fees: accounting | $8,915 | $6,686 | $1,337 | $892 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Credit Card Services Fees | $7,841 | $5,626 | $1,118 | $1,097 | 0.9% |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $7,367 | - | - | $7,367 | 0.8% | |
| All other expenses | $6,383 | $5,208 | $560 | $615 | 0.7% | |
| Insurance | $6,266 | $4,699 | $940 | $627 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: investment management | $4,744 | $3,558 | $712 | $474 | 0.5% | |
| Office expenses | $3,284 | $2,531 | $441 | $312 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,500 | $1,125 | $225 | $150 | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,341 | $1,056 | $171 | $114 | 0.2% | |
| Royalties | $874 | $874 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $147 | $110 | $22 | $15 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $882,004 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $661,746 spent · pay $199,572 · grants $34,000 · events $1,846
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $152,712 | $150,578 | $1,064 | $1,069 | 23.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $107,362 | $80,537 | $16,095 | $10,730 | 16.2% | |
| Occupancy | $96,018 | $87,368 | $5,190 | $3,460 | 14.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $66,550 | $49,913 | $9,983 | $6,655 | 10.1% | |
| Information technology | $51,730 | $47,294 | $2,761 | $1,675 | 7.8% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $34,000 | $34,000 | - | - | 5.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Production Expenses | $33,450 | $33,450 | - | - | 5.1% |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $28,396 | $22,616 | $13 | $5,767 | 4.3% |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,617 | $15,741 | - | $1,876 | 2.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $16,624 | $12,468 | $2,494 | $1,662 | 2.5% | |
| Travel | $13,412 | $13,393 | $11 | $8 | 2.0% | |
| Other employee benefits | $9,036 | $6,777 | $1,355 | $904 | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $8,231 | $7,005 | $87 | $1,139 | 1.2% |
| All other expenses | $4,625 | $3,699 | $509 | $417 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: investment management | $4,568 | - | $4,568 | - | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Credit Card Services Fees | $4,116 | $2,838 | $561 | $717 | 0.6% |
| Insurance | $4,111 | $3,083 | $617 | $411 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,460 | - | $3,460 | - | 0.5% | |
| Office expenses | $3,155 | $2,514 | $376 | $265 | 0.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,846 | $1,461 | $231 | $154 | 0.3% | |
| Royalties | $496 | $496 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $231 | $173 | $35 | $23 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $661,746 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $529,156 spent · pay $270,116 · grants $20,000 · events $1,921
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $170,866 | $105,786 | $21,751 | $43,329 | 32.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $95,161 | $94,536 | $203 | $423 | 18.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $69,050 | $51,788 | $10,358 | $6,905 | 13.0% | |
| Occupancy | $26,975 | $20,231 | $4,046 | $2,698 | 5.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $26,523 | $19,488 | $20 | $7,015 | 5.0% |
| Grants to US individuals | $20,000 | $20,000 | - | - | 3.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $18,732 | $14,049 | $2,810 | $1,873 | 3.5% | |
| Information technology | $15,302 | $12,982 | $1,531 | $789 | 2.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,424 | $12,930 | - | $1,494 | 2.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Production Expenses | $13,621 | $13,621 | - | - | 2.6% |
| Other employee benefits | $11,468 | $8,601 | $1,720 | $1,147 | 2.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Venue Rental | $9,618 | $9,618 | - | - | 1.8% |
| All other expenses | $8,873 | $6,301 | $881 | $1,689 | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $7,727 | $6,673 | $95 | $959 | 1.5% |
| Insurance | $5,982 | $4,487 | $897 | $598 | 1.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,691 | $2,768 | $554 | $369 | 0.7% | |
| Fees: investment management | $3,329 | $2,497 | $499 | $333 | 0.6% | |
| Royalties | $2,850 | $2,850 | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,921 | $1,673 | $149 | $99 | 0.4% | |
| Office expenses | $1,666 | $1,377 | $173 | $116 | 0.3% | |
| Travel | $1,088 | $673 | $249 | $166 | 0.2% | |
| Interest | $289 | $217 | $43 | $29 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $529,156 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $838,622 spent · pay $256,452 · grants $0 · events $3,787
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $290,418 | $289,768 | $450 | $200 | 34.6% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $158,446 | $107,647 | $20,079 | $30,720 | 18.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Venue Rental | $70,641 | $70,641 | - | - | 8.4% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $66,551 | $49,913 | $9,983 | $6,655 | 7.9% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $37,510 | $37,491 | $11 | $8 | 4.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Production Expenses | $37,122 | $36,265 | - | $857 | 4.4% |
| Travel | $34,503 | $34,210 | $176 | $117 | 4.1% | |
| Occupancy | $27,714 | $20,786 | $4,157 | $2,771 | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $22,755 | $20,704 | $71 | $1,980 | 2.7% |
| Payroll taxes | $17,674 | $12,261 | $2,452 | $2,961 | 2.1% | |
| Other employee benefits | $13,781 | $10,336 | $2,067 | $1,378 | 1.6% | |
| All other expenses | $13,720 | $11,499 | $1,050 | $1,171 | 1.6% | |
| Office expenses | $10,827 | $8,366 | $1,445 | $1,016 | 1.3% | |
| Information technology | $8,113 | $5,887 | $1,541 | $685 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Credit Card Services Fees | $7,611 | $5,731 | $1,128 | $752 | 0.9% |
| Fees: accounting | $6,904 | $5,178 | $1,036 | $690 | 0.8% | |
| Insurance | $4,252 | $3,189 | $638 | $425 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: investment management | $4,196 | $3,147 | $629 | $420 | 0.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,787 | $2,849 | $563 | $375 | 0.5% | |
| Royalties | $1,803 | $1,803 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $294 | - | - | $294 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $838,622 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $776,217 spent · pay $181,634 · grants $0 · events $4,396
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $259,466 | $258,727 | $143 | $595 | 33.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $101,434 | $76,076 | $15,215 | $10,143 | 13.1% | |
| Occupancy | $66,702 | $62,657 | $2,427 | $1,618 | 8.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $56,550 | $42,413 | $8,483 | $5,655 | 7.3% | |
| Office expenses | $54,054 | $49,596 | $2,419 | $2,039 | 7.0% | |
| Travel | $52,009 | $50,456 | $915 | $638 | 6.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Fiscal Sponsor | $43,475 | $43,475 | - | - | 5.6% |
| Advertising and promotion | $40,261 | $40,261 | - | - | 5.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Production Expenses | $39,232 | $34,019 | - | $5,213 | 5.1% |
| Payroll taxes | $14,132 | $10,599 | $2,120 | $1,413 | 1.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $11,423 | $8,566 | $1,714 | $1,143 | 1.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $9,518 | $7,138 | $1,428 | $952 | 1.2% | |
| Information technology | $6,471 | $4,450 | $1,428 | $593 | 0.8% | |
| Fees: investment management | $5,981 | $4,486 | $897 | $598 | 0.8% | |
| Insurance | $5,380 | $4,035 | $807 | $538 | 0.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $4,396 | $3,671 | $427 | $298 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,573 | $1,929 | $386 | $258 | 0.3% | |
| Royalties | $2,010 | $2,010 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $1,150 | - | - | $1,150 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $776,217 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $561,096 spent · pay $142,107 · grants $0 · events $2,473
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $223,491 | $222,891 | - | $600 | 39.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $72,639 | $54,479 | $10,896 | $7,264 | 12.9% | |
| Occupancy | $51,094 | $47,537 | $2,134 | $1,423 | 9.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $50,850 | $38,137 | $7,628 | $5,085 | 9.1% | |
| Travel | $35,395 | $35,048 | $208 | $139 | 6.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $29,613 | $29,613 | - | - | 5.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Production Expenses | $19,641 | $18,821 | - | $820 | 3.5% |
| Other (as described) | Printing and Publications | $18,023 | $17,681 | -$5 | $347 | 3.2% |
| Payroll taxes | $9,773 | $7,330 | $1,466 | $977 | 1.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $8,845 | $6,634 | $1,327 | $884 | 1.6% | |
| Fees: investment management | $6,048 | $4,536 | $907 | $605 | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Postage and Shipping | $5,994 | $5,732 | $84 | $178 | 1.1% |
| Fees: accounting | $5,188 | $3,891 | $778 | $519 | 0.9% | |
| Information technology | $5,097 | $3,936 | $697 | $464 | 0.9% | |
| Insurance | $4,180 | $3,135 | $627 | $418 | 0.7% | |
| All other expenses | $3,957 | $2,565 | $503 | $889 | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Credit Card Fees | $3,654 | $3,640 | $2 | $12 | 0.7% |
| Office expenses | $2,841 | $2,204 | $362 | $275 | 0.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,473 | $2,121 | $211 | $141 | 0.4% | |
| Royalties | $1,529 | $1,529 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Interest | $771 | $578 | $116 | $77 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $561,096 | 100% |