RICHMOND JAZZ SOCIETY INCORPORATED

Financials

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 May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 25723, RICHMOND, VA 23260-5723

Signed the 990-EZ

ROBERT L PAYNE SR, PRESIDENT

Phone

(804) 643-1972

Website

www.vajazz.org

Return prepared by

Kirby & Associates PC

Mission

To engage in education, preservation, and advancement of Jazz.

Program accomplishments

• Daily Operations: RJS maintained its professional office space and provided resource and informational assistance to area students, journalists, researchers, arts organizations, musicians, and the general public. RJS maintained its status as a major clearinghouse for Jazz support and technical services for area arts and civic organizations. Services included media interviews; artist referrals and bookings; event planning and promotional support. Jazz preservation is a major component of our mission to educate the public and advance Jazz as an American art form. RJS continued to receive Jazz archival content from the general public including photographs, recordings, books, instruments, and other memorabilia from residents and the estates of muscians. RJS Executive Director and volunteers processed these items; digitized where appropriate; documented them. RJS maintained the organization's two independent, temperature-controlled, secured archival storage where the materials are stored. Programs Education & Outreach Programs:Our education and outreach programs feature are unique, participartory ensembles, "Make Music With Me Band"for children audiences and "Bright Moments Jazz Band"for seniors. Children's audiences learn about Jazz music's rhythms and harmonies and are invited to play instruments and dance with the band. Senior audiences enjoy singing and dancing to the songs of their youth as music thearpy. RJS awarded scholarships to studnets in the Jazz studies departments at Virginia Commonwealth University, James Madison University and George Mason University. RJS continued to provide performances for Senior living, rehabilitation and recreational centers in Richmond, Chesterfield and Henrico counties. Technical Support/Services RJS' Artist Referral Booking Service has made the organization one of the most trusted agencies for booking Jazz artist in our region. RJS matches presenters with musicians who are appropriate for their events. The Artist Referral Service assists the musicians with marketing and promotional support, bookings lectureres, event planning media interviews and promotional support. In FY 25-26 RJS Artist Referral generated $65,670 for area Jazz musicians.RJS provided performances, program and technical support events sponsored by the Black History Museum of Virginia,VA Museum of Fine Arts; Richmond Tourism; Virginia Tourism; Va. Commonwealth Univeristy; Henrico County Council of PTA's, Venture Richmond, and 2nd Street Festival. CollaborationsRJS ongoing partnership with the Va. Museum of Fine Arts 'Dominion Energy Jazz Cafee' continues to be very successful. The 52-week series received overwhelming support from the public with hundreds of attendees each week. RJS co-produced a Jazz recording in collaboration with an area local collective group of musicians and producers, The RVA Jazz Collective. The recording, "Daddy, What is Jazz?" features instrumental music and spoken word to help educators, parents and grandparents teach their children about Jazz - American Classical Music. It featured over 40 of Richmond's most talented and celebrated Jazz artists and producers. The recording was submitted and accepted for 1st round consideration of a Grammy nomination in the Jazz catergory. Concerts: RJS co-produced 3 concerts during the fiscal year with over 100 attendees at each event. Publications/Media Projects:RJS maintained comminication with its clientele via monthly VAJAZZ News E-letters with Jazz commentary, historical information and events produced by other Jazz societies throughout the Commonwealth. Its Facebook page has over 3,000 followers and garnered tens of thousands of views from Jazz fans around the world. RJS is a co-sponsor of an on-line Jazz radio show, Jazz Infinity Radio.
  Expenses $76,906
• Donated program services were provided at the fair value of $7,076 in the areas of contractual and educational services, advertising, contract services, entertainment, printing, promotional materials, musician fees, occupancy, printing, professional fees, operating supplies, equipment and facility rental, and preservation project.

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

52-1218344

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

1981

Accounting year ends

May

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Assets (IRS master file)

$42,960

Income (IRS master file)

$110,894

Filing history

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 52-1218344).

Questions about RICHMOND JAZZ SOCIETY INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of RICHMOND JAZZ SOCIETY INCORPORATED?

The employer identification number (EIN) of RICHMOND JAZZ SOCIETY INCORPORATED is 52-1218344.

Is RICHMOND JAZZ SOCIETY INCORPORATED tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.

Are donations to RICHMOND JAZZ SOCIETY INCORPORATED tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does RICHMOND JAZZ SOCIETY INCORPORATED 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 RICHMOND JAZZ SOCIETY INCORPORATED due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did RICHMOND JAZZ SOCIETY INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended May 2026.

Who are the officers and directors of RICHMOND JAZZ SOCIETY INCORPORATED?

The 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.

How much revenue does RICHMOND JAZZ SOCIETY INCORPORATED have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $110,894, expenses of $111,544 and total assets of $42,960 at year end.

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