Kansas City Jazz Orchestra
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra is dedicated to promoting the rich culture of Kansas City through performance and education. We strive to be a leading voice, ensuring that …
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Celebrating the past and embracing the future. Hear the sounds of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, one of the nations preeminent big band ensembles performing brand new arrangements of tunes you know and love and original compositions by KC
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Mission
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra is dedicated to promoting the rich culture of Kansas City through performance and education. We strive to be a leading voice, ensuring that Kansas City's influential jazz tradition continues to thrive and evolve.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Kansas City Jazz Orchestra with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 56,467 arts & culture charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- 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
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKansas City Jazz Orchestra is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Kansas City, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2003 and has been operating for 23 years. Its EIN is 320070205. 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 81/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $557K in annual revenue. 53 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 320070205. 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.
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81/100. 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 81 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra is located in Kansas City, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2003 and has been active for 23 years.
Based on official tax filings, Kansas City Jazz Orchestra has $557K in annual revenue. It allocates 68% 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.
Kansas City Jazz Orchestra is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $557K in annual revenue. The organization has 53 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Kansas City Jazz Orchestra. 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, Kansas City Jazz Orchestra 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 68% 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.
Celebrating the past and embracing the future. Hear the sounds of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, one of the nations preeminent big band ensembles performing brand new arrangements of tunes you know and love and original compositions by KC Kansas City Jazz Orchestra is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2003.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 68% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $557K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Kansas City Jazz Orchestra are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kansas City Jazz Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 320070205, 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
6 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
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
KANSAS CITY JAZZ ORCHESTRA 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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 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 - 53 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 53 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 · 2003
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Kansas City Jazz Orchestra
- What is Kansas City Jazz Orchestra?
- Kansas City Jazz Orchestra is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Kansas City, United States. Celebrating the past and embracing the future. Hear the sounds of the Kansas City Jazz Orchestra, one of the nations preeminent big band ensembles performing brand new arrangements of tunes you know and love and original compositions by KC
- When was Kansas City Jazz Orchestra founded?
- Kansas City Jazz Orchestra was founded in 2003.
- Who leads Kansas City Jazz Orchestra?
- Lee Brumitt serves as President.
- Where is Kansas City Jazz Orchestra located?
- Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, United States.
- What is Kansas City Jazz Orchestra's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 68% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Kansas City Jazz Orchestra trustworthy?
- Kansas City Jazz Orchestra has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 81 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 Kansas City Jazz Orchestra's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 320070205.
- What is Kansas City Jazz Orchestra's website?
- http://kcjo.org