The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
The mission of the national jazz museum in harlem is to preserve, promote, and present jazz by inspiring knowledge, appreciation, and the celebration of jazz locally, nationally, and …
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The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, founded in 1996, is dedicated to preservation and celebration of the jazz history of Harlem, Manhattan, New York City.
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Mission
The mission of the national jazz museum in harlem is to preserve, promote, and present jazz by inspiring knowledge, appreciation, and the celebration of jazz locally, nationally, and internationally.
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· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 81% 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe National Jazz Museum in Harlem is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1995 and has been operating for 31 years. Its EIN is 133853627. 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 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $966K in annual revenue. 60 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 133853627. 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.
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('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.
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1995 and has been active for 31 years.
Based on official tax filings, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem has $966K in annual revenue. It allocates 62% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem 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 medium organization. It has $966K in annual revenue. The organization has 60 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The National Jazz Museum in Harlem. 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, The National Jazz Museum in Harlem 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 62% 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.
The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, founded in 1996, is dedicated to preservation and celebration of the jazz history of Harlem, Manhattan, New York City. The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1995.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 62% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $966K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The National Jazz Museum in Harlem are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 133853627, 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 (FY2024): 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.
THE NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM 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 (23)
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23 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 60 disclosed in the public registry.
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 · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 60 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 · 1995
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The National Jazz Museum in Harlem
- What is The National Jazz Museum in Harlem?
- The National Jazz Museum in Harlem is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. The National Jazz Museum in Harlem, founded in 1996, is dedicated to preservation and celebration of the jazz history of Harlem, Manhattan, New York City.
- When was The National Jazz Museum in Harlem founded?
- The National Jazz Museum in Harlem was founded in 1995.
- Who leads The National Jazz Museum in Harlem?
- Mark A Willis serves as Treasurer.
- Where is The National Jazz Museum in Harlem located?
- Headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
- What is The National Jazz Museum in Harlem's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 62% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The National Jazz Museum in Harlem trustworthy?
- The National Jazz Museum in Harlem has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 The National Jazz Museum in Harlem's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 133853627.
- What is The National Jazz Museum in Harlem's website?
- http://www.jmih.org