Colajazz Foundation
TO GROW, SUPPORT AND PROMOTE JAZZ IN THE MIDLANDS THROUGH EVENTS, EDUCATION, RECORDINGS, RESOURCES AND ADVOCACY IN ORDER TO CREATE A THRIVING CULTURALLY RICH COMMUNITY.
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Visit colajazz.comAbout Colajazz Foundation
To enrich and inspire the midlands community by sharing jazz anywhere it is needed by performing an annual jazz fest, quarterly "live in the lobby" programs with the koger center for the arts, monthly "dinner & jazz" shows, livestream concerts, special popup presentations and more. To bring the important history and value of jazz to life by offering a powerful, engaging and exciting resource of curriculum, clinics, master classes and mentorship to all ages of any background.
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Mission
To grow, support and promote jazz in the midlands through events, education, recordings, resources and advocacy in order to create a thriving culturally rich community.
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· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 71% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyColajazz Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Columbia, SC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2019 and has been operating for 7 years. Its EIN is 842847862. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 69/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $307K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Colajazz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 842847862. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Colajazz Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 69 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Colajazz Foundation is located in Columbia, SC, United States. The organization was established in 2019 and has been active for 7 years. Its registered address is 2123 College Street, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Colajazz Foundation has $307K in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Colajazz Foundation is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $307K in annual revenue. The organization has 7 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Colajazz Foundation. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Colajazz Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
To enrich and inspire the midlands community by sharing jazz anywhere it is needed by performing an annual jazz fest, quarterly "live in the lobby" programs with the koger center for the arts, monthly "dinner & jazz" shows, livestream concerts, special popup presentations and more. To bring the important history and value of jazz to life by offering a powerful, engaging and exciting resource of curriculum, clinics, master classes and mentorship to all ages of any background. Colajazz Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2019.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $307K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Colajazz Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Colajazz Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 842847862, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COLAJAZZ FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (3)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 7 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 7 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2019
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Colajazz Foundation
- What is Colajazz Foundation?
- Colajazz Foundation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Columbia, United States. To enrich and inspire the midlands community by sharing jazz anywhere it is needed by performing an annual jazz fest, quarterly "live in the lobby" programs with the koger center for the arts, monthly "dinner & jazz" shows, livestream concerts, special popup presentations and more. To bring the important history and value of jazz to life by offering a powerful, engaging and exciting resource of curriculum, clinics, master classes and mentorship to all ages of any background.
- When was Colajazz Foundation founded?
- Colajazz Foundation was founded in 2019.
- Who leads Colajazz Foundation?
- Mark E Rapp serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is Colajazz Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Columbia, SC, United States.
- What is Colajazz Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Colajazz Foundation trustworthy?
- Colajazz Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 69 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Colajazz Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 842847862.
- What is Colajazz Foundation's website?
- https://colajazz.com