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TUCSON JAZZ MUSIC FOUNDATION
Tucson, AZ · EIN 454049940 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE B82 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · tjmfdn.org
revenue
$59K
expenses
$29K
net assets
$91K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Provide scholarships for jazz music education to middle and high school age students financial needs based, and sponsor guest artists for clinics, group travel expenses to adjudicated competitions, and educational school shows.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Tucson Jazz Music Foundation supports jazz education by funding student tuition, travel to national festivals, and guest artist residencies for mentorship and recording projects. It serves student musicians through the Tucson Jazz Institute, providing access to high-level training and performance opportunities. All sponsored events are free and open to the public, with programming focused on youth development through jazz.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Girls Jazzin’ It Up
Free, all-girls jazz intensive program offering mentorship, performance training, and a culminating concert in partnership with Pima Community College.
Guest Artist Residency Program
Brings professional jazz musicians to Tucson to mentor students, lead workshops, and participate in recording sessions with the Tucson Jazz Institute ensembles.
School Show Program
Presents free jazz education performances at middle schools, such as the Dave Brubeck & Charlie Parker Centennial Celebration, to engage younger students and promote jazz history.
Student Travel & Festival Support
Provides funding for Tucson Jazz Institute students to attend and compete in national jazz festivals including Essentially Ellington, NAU Jazz Festival, and Monterey Jazz Festival.
activities · 1 group

what they do

  • Jazz Education and Performance Support 17 activities
    • Equipment and Project Funding
      Provides funding for audio equipment, music instruments, and specific jazz-related projects, such as Alan Acosta's graduate project "STRIFE THROUGH MUSIC."
    • Host guest artist clinics and residencies
      Sponsors and brings professional guest jazz artists, musicians, and vocalists to conduct workshops, master classes, clinics, and recording residencies for students, particularly those at the Tucson Jazz Institute. Since 2015, the organization has sponsored $31,100 for guest master jazz artists/clinicians and funded seven guest artists in 2024 alone.
    • Jazz Education Scholarships
      Awards scholarships covering tuition and travel expenses for middle and high school students, particularly those facing financial difficulties, to participate in jazz education programs, festivals, and competitions. Since 2012, the organization has provided over $227,397 in individual tuition scholarships and $31,904 in individual travel scholarships.
    • Jazz Performances and Educational Shows
      Sponsors and organizes live jazz performances, school shows, and field trips to expose children and the community in Southern Arizona to jazz music. This includes bringing professional jazz musicians to schools and providing free or discounted access to events.
    • Jazz Workshops and Master Classes
      Organizes and sponsors workshops, master classes, and clinics led by professional jazz musicians and guest artists for students, including specific programs like "Girls Jazzin' It Up" and collaborations with institutions like the Tucson Jazz Institute. Since 2015, the organization has sponsored $31,100 for guest master jazz artists/clinicians.
    • Organize and sponsor jazz education programs and workshops
      Organizes and sponsors various jazz education programs, workshops, and master classes for students, often featuring professional jazz musicians and guest artists. This includes initiatives like "Girls Jazzin' It Up," afterschool programs, and clinics at the Tucson Jazz Institute.
    • Provide audio equipment and musical instruments
      Provides funding for audio equipment and musical instruments to support jazz education programs. Since 2021, the organization has provided $5,246 for these resources.
    • Provide equipment and instruments
      Provides funding for audio equipment and music instruments to support jazz education and performance programs.
    • Provide jazz education scholarships
      Awards scholarships covering tuition and travel expenses for middle and high school students, particularly those facing financial difficulties, to participate in jazz education programs, festivals, and competitions. Since 2012, the organization has provided over $227,397 in individual tuition scholarships and over $31,904 in individual travel scholarships.
    • Provide jazz education scholarships
      Awards scholarships covering tuition and travel expenses for middle and high school students, particularly those facing financial difficulties, to participate in jazz education programs, festivals, and competitions. Since 2012, the organization has provided over $227,397 in individual tuition scholarships and over $31,904 in individual travel scholarships.
    • Provide jazz education scholarships and travel support for students
      Awards scholarships covering tuition and travel expenses for middle and high school students, particularly those facing financial difficulties, to participate in jazz education programs, festivals, and competitions. This includes funding for individual students and group travel for school jazz bands.
    • Provide performance opportunities for jazz students
      Supports and creates opportunities for jazz students and musicians to perform, including a free Sunday Night Jazz Jam and providing free performance space for school jazz bands at venues like The Century Room.
    • Recording Residencies
      Supports recording residencies for students with guest artists, focusing on specific jazz artists or themes, such as the Joe Bourne CD Recording Project Residency and the Jimmy Heath CD Recording Project Residency.
    • Sponsor jazz education programs and events
      Organizes and sponsors various jazz education programs and events for students, including afterschool programs, master classes, workshops, and school shows. This includes initiatives like "Girls Jazzin' It Up," a free all-girls jazz intensive, and bringing professional jazz musicians to schools to teach about jazz history and styles.
    • Sponsor jazz education programs and events
      Organizes and sponsors various jazz education programs and events for students, including afterschool programs, master classes, workshops, and school shows. This includes initiatives like "Girls Jazzin' It Up," a free all-girls jazz intensive, and bringing professional jazz musicians to schools to teach about jazz history and styles. The organization has sponsored over $14,221 for group education since 2022 and $144,609 for group travel to jazz festivals since 2014.
    • Support jazz performances and recording projects
      Supports jazz performances by providing free or discounted access to events, offering performance space for school bands, and sponsoring guest artists for clinics, performances, and recording residencies. This also includes supporting student and guest artist recording projects.
    • Support jazz performances and residencies
      Supports and organizes jazz performances, recording residencies, and jam sessions, providing opportunities for students and musicians to perform and collaborate with guest artists. This includes sponsoring guest artists for clinics and performances, and supporting a free Sunday Night Jazz Jam.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$59K
Contributions & grants$58K97%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$29K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$21K
balance sheet
Total assets$91K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$91K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1
  • Jonathan S Black — Director | Scholarship Liaison
relationships · 43

who they work with

  • Altrusa International of Tucson Partner — Partnered for a grant for student admission to the Dave Brubeck & Charlie Parker Centennial Celebration school show.
  • Arizona Commission on the Arts Funder — Received a $5000 Festival Grant for the International Dance & Jazz Days Celebration.
  • Bogutz & Gordon Partner — Suggests contacting attorney Craig Wisnom at Bogutz & Gordon to discuss bequest strategies.
  • Broader Minded Partner — Website linked as an advocacy resource.
  • Business Musicians Blog Partner — Original source of an article on the common lessons of music education that translate to success, authored by Craig Cortello.
  • Charles Limb Partner — Doctor, researcher, and musician, gave a TEDxMidAtlantic Talk titled "Your Brain on Improv" and was quoted in articles about creativity and the brain.
  • Children’s Music Workshop Partner — Website linked as an advocacy resource.
  • David Blask Partner — Professor, Medical Neuroscience at Tulane University School of Medicine, and Professional Jazz Musician, provided a testimonial on the benefits of performing arts and music education.
  • Frontiers in Neuroscience Partner — Source for an article titled "How musical training affects cognitive development: rhythm, reward and other modulating variables."
  • Fry’s (Krogers) Partner — Registered with Fry's (Krogers) for their merchant donation program.
  • Hotel Congress Partner — Partnered for the International Dance & Jazz Days Celebration.
  • Hotel Congress Partner — The Century Room, Tucson's Jazz Club, is housed within Hotel Congress, with whom the foundation partners.
  • Hotel Congress Partner — The Century Room, a partner, is housed within Hotel Congress.
  • Jazz at Lincoln Center Partner — Students had the opportunity to go backstage and meet Wynton Marsalis after a Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performance.
  • Journal of Neuroscience Partner — Source for a PDF article titled "Older Adults Benefit from Music Training Early in Life: Biological Evidence for Long-Term Training-Driven Plasticity."
  • KQED MindShift Partner — Source for an article titled "Creativity and the Brain: What We Can Learn From Jazz Musicians."
  • NAfME News Partner — Source for an article titled "The 9 Common Lessons of Music Education That Translate to Success."
  • National Association for Music Education Partner — Website linked as an advocacy resource and mentioned in a press release about a STEAM Congressional Briefing.
  • Newark Academy Partner — Hosted the Essentially Ellington Regional Festival in 2023.
  • Northwestern University Partner — Source of research on community music programs enhancing brain function in at-risk children.
  • Pacific Standard – The Science of Society Partner — Source for an article titled "New Evidence of Mental Benefits From Music Training."
  • Peabody Magazine Partner — Source for an article titled "The Science of Improv."
  • Pima Community College Partner — Jazz faculty from the college create and perform music and present students.
  • Pima Community College Performing Arts Department Partner — Partnered for the "Girls Jazzin’ It Up" 3-week free, all-girls jazz intensive in 2019.
  • Pima Community College Performing Arts Department Partner — Partnered to produce the "Girls Jazzin' It Up" all-girls jazz music intensive.
  • ScienceDaily Partner — Source for an article titled "Community Music Programs Enhance Brain Function In At-Risk Children."
  • Scott Black Partner — Contact person for assistance with scholarship applications
  • The Atlantic Partner — Source for an article titled "How Brains See Music as Language."
  • The Century Room Partner — Collaborated with the Tucson Jazz Music Foundation to present an afterschool jazz education program.
  • The Century Room Partner — Partnered for the International Dance & Jazz Days Celebration.
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