San Francisco, CA

FOUNDATION TO ADVANCE JAZZ

EIN 81-1511864

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts

Mission

To entertain, enrich and calm the American people with America’s original art form, jazz, and to expand the jazz audience using internet radio technology by delivering compelling original programming.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About FOUNDATION TO ADVANCE JAZZ

Foundation To Advance Jazz is a San Francisco–based 501(c)(3) public charity (tax-exempt since 2016) that produces and distributes curated jazz programming via internet radio channels. The organization operates multiple branded streams and curated channels that aim to grow and diversify jazz audiences through listener-supported, noncommercial streaming.

In recent years the foundation has shown sustained operational activity: it filed its most recent Form 990 for the fiscal year ending December 2023 and reported annual revenues at the scale of several hundred thousand dollars, primarily attributable to program-service activity. The organization is managed by a small staff and leadership team focused on content production and platform operations, and it maintains required state registrations for charitable solicitation in California.

Notable achievements

Multi‑channel internet radio platform

Built and operates multiple curated jazz streams (examples include The Jazz Groove, Laid‑Back Jazz and Gems), sustaining continuous, listener‑facing programming.

Operational scale (FY2023)

Achieved annual revenues in the mid‑hundreds of thousands (reported roughly $489k for FY2023) with program services representing the large majority of revenue, demonstrating an active production and distribution model.

Maintained compliant public filings

Sustained tax‑exempt status and timely Form 990 filings (most recent return filed for FY ending December 2023), indicating ongoing, compliant operations.

At a glance

Total assets: $450K
Annual revenue: $545K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 81-1511864
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: jazzgroove.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Four‑Star (94%) rating on Charity Navigator.

Listed and profiled in public nonprofit databases (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer / similar resources) with up‑to‑date Form 990 data.

Registered and authorized to solicit in California (AB‑488 status current).

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