Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
Bring together groups of local international jazz musicians to display their talents to the local community create community unity
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As we step into a new year filled with hope, creativity, and community, we’re excited to share a milestone moment with you. The Greater Hartford Festival of
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Bring together groups of local international jazz musicians to display their talents to the local community create community unity
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGreater Hartford Festival of Jazz is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Hartford, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1992 and has been operating for 34 years. Its EIN is 061358376. 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 87/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $498K in annual revenue. 48 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 061358376. 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.
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. 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 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz is located in Hartford, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1992 and has been active for 34 years.
Based on official tax filings, Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz has $498K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above 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.
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz 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 $498K in annual revenue. The organization has 48 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz 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 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
As we step into a new year filled with hope, creativity, and community, we’re excited to share a milestone moment with you. The Greater Hartford Festival of Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1992.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $498K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 061358376, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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GREATER HARTFORD FESTIVAL OF JAZZ 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 (12)
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12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 48 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 48 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 · 1992
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz
- What is Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz?
- Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Hartford, United States. As we step into a new year filled with hope, creativity, and community, we’re excited to share a milestone moment with you. The Greater Hartford Festival of
- When was Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz founded?
- Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz was founded in 1992.
- Who leads Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz?
- Charles Christie serves as President.
- Where is Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz located?
- Headquartered in Hartford, CT, United States.
- What is Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz trustworthy?
- Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 out of 100 (Strong 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 Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 061358376.
- What is Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz's website?
- http://hartfordjazz.org