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Nonprofit · EIN 71-0720637

NORTHWEST ARKANSAS JAZZ SOCIETY INC

Tax-exempt · FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703

Financials

$139K$104K2023$125K$106K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTHWEST ARKANSAS JAZZ SOCIETY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$124,892$106,120$18,772$208,366$1,796$206,570
December 31, 2023990-EZ$139,139$103,783$35,356$189,032$1,234$187,798
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$85,030
Membership dues
$6,335
Program service revenue
$26,554
Investment income
$7,015
Net income from sales of inventory
-$42

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$20,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$51,375
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$33,960
Printing, publications and postage
$274
Other expenses
$20,511

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$189,032
Total assets, end of year
$208,366
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,796
Net assets, end of year
$206,570
Cash, savings and investments
$207,166
Gross receipts
$125,244

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT GINSBURGARTISTIC DIRECTOR20$20,000
DARREN NOVOTNYBOARD MEMBER1$0
JANICE STANESICBOARD MEMBER1$0
JERRY MOYEBOARD MEMBER1$0
MARGARET CLARKBOARD MEMBER1$0
PATRICK CONGEBOARD MEMBER1$0
TIM MCCARLEYBOARD MEMBER1$0
TOD YESLOWBOARD MEMBER1$0
BOB PLESSBOARD MEMBER1$0
ALAN DRANOWBOARD MEMBER1$0
ANDY GREENPRESIDENT1$0
BARBARA TAYLORBOARD MEMBER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROBERT GINSBURGARTISTIC DIRECTOR20$20,000
GRAHAM STEWARTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR20$18,000
DARREN NOVOTNYBOARD MEMBER1$0
JANICE STANESICBOARD MEMBER1$0
JERRY MOYEBOARD MEMBER1$0
MARGARET CLARKBOARD MEMBER1$0
PATRICK CONGEBOARD MEMBER1$0
TIM MCCARLEYBOARD MEMBER1$0
TOD YESLOWBOARD MEMBER1$0
ANDY GREENPRESIDENT1$0
BARBARA TAYLORBOARD MEMBER1$0
MARTY BURGGRAFVICE PRESIDENT1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
40 E ELM ST, FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72703-2508
In care of
% ROBERT GINSBURG
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
40 East Elm Street, Fayetteville AR 72703
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Robert Ginsburg, 40 East Elm Street, Fayetteville AR 72703
Signed the 990-EZ
GRAHAM STEWART, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(479) 225-2306
Return prepared by
PRIER BURCH & SCHERMERHORN CPAS

Mission

PRESENT PROMOTE & PRESERVE JAZZ-AMERICAN ART

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT SERIES IS OUR FLAGSHIP PROGRAM WHICH PRESENTS A SERIES OF CONCERTS IN VENUES ALL OVER NW ARKANSAS. WORLD CLASS JAZZ ARTISTS ARE FEATURED IN PUBLIC CONCERTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION CLINICS AND WORKSHOPS WITH THE ARTISTS AS WELL AS MEET AND GREET SESSIONS WITH AUDIENCE MEMBERS.
  • AS THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN JAZZ PRESENTATION AND EDUCATION, NAJS HAS BECOME A GO-TO RESOURCE FOR REGIONAL ARTS PRESENTERS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES, MUSEUMS AND PERFORMANCE VENUES AS A COLLABORATIVE PARTNER. IN THIS ROLE NAJS HAS A WELL ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIP WITH CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART, CURATING THEIR VAN CLIBURN PIANO SERIES, NORTH FOREST CONCERT SERIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS LIKE THE 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND. WORKING WITH MUSEUM STAFF, NAJS HAS SERVED AS A COLLABORATIVE PARTNER IN BRINGING WORLD CLASS ARTISTS TO PERFORM FOR THESE EVENTS.
  • JAZZ ALL STAR PROGRAM IS AN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM WHICH OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGHOUT NORTHWEST ARKANSAS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A MUSICAL COMMUNITY OF PASSIONATE YOUNG MUSICIANS AT A PIVOTAL POINT IN THEIR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.STUDENTS ARE SELECTED BY AUDITION AND HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY TECHNIQUES THEY LEARN IN REHEARSALS TO CONCERT PERFORMANCES AND PROFESSIONAL RECORDINGS. AS PART OF THE PROGRAM THEY: RECEIVE ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING FROM PROFESSIONAL JAZZ MUSICIANS PARTICIPATE IN A PROFESSIONAL STUDIO RECORDING SESSION WITH BANDMATES PERFORM WITH THE ALL-STARS IN CONCERT AT WALTON ARTS CENTER AND OTHER VENUES IN OUR REGION.
  • JAZZ IN BLOOM IS AN ANNUAL MEMBERS APPRECIATION EVENT HELD AT THE BOTANTICAL GARDEN OF THE OZARKS THAT SERVES THE DUAL PURPOSE OF HAVING AN ANNUAL MEMBERS MEETING AS WELL AS A CONCERT THAT CELEBRATES MUSIC, NATURE AND SUPPORTERS OF THE JAZZ SOCIETY.

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
71-0720637
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$208,366
Income (IRS master file)
$125,244

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$124,892$106,120$208,366XML
990-EZDecember 2023$139,139$103,783$189,032XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Robert Ginsburg
December 31, 2016≤ $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 71-0720637).

Questions about NORTHWEST ARKANSAS JAZZ SOCIETY INC

What is the EIN of NORTHWEST ARKANSAS JAZZ SOCIETY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST ARKANSAS JAZZ SOCIETY INC is 71-0720637.
Is NORTHWEST ARKANSAS JAZZ SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to NORTHWEST ARKANSAS JAZZ SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTHWEST ARKANSAS JAZZ SOCIETY INC 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 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS JAZZ SOCIETY INC 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 NORTHWEST ARKANSAS JAZZ SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of NORTHWEST ARKANSAS JAZZ SOCIETY INC?
The 990-N for 2016 names Robert Ginsburg.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST ARKANSAS JAZZ SOCIETY INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,000 (ROBERT GINSBURG, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does NORTHWEST ARKANSAS JAZZ SOCIETY INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $124,892, expenses of $106,120 and total assets of $208,366 at year end.

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