San Francisco Jazz Organization

What it reported doing in 2024

Education: the organization also sponsors year-round education programs for youth and adults aimed at building the audience for jazz and deepening their understanding of jazz music.sfjazz education programs for youth are the following: jazz in the middle - throughout the academic year, sfjazz provides curriculum-based residencies, linking jazz and academic subjects in the classroom. Offered free of charge to sfusd middle schools, the program fosters the connections between classroom curricula and the arts. The goal of jazz in the middle is to build literacy skills through understanding of the historical context and cultural dimensions of music, with students responding creatively to elements of music and applying what they learn to writing and other subjects.sfjazz high school all-stars - throughout the academic year, sfjazz provides advanced jazz training and performance opportunities for talented young musicians in both big band and small ensemble formats, selected annually by competitive audition (free to participants).meet the masters - a series of workshops, school assemblies, open rehearsals, salons, master classes, mentoring sessions, community events and interactive performances by jazz masters, bring world-class jazz artists.discover jazz history and appreciation classes: discover jazz dives into the colorful mythology and history of jazz, swinging right into the music's key figures, recordings, forms, and ideas. Each class hits upon essential concepts that, when taken as a complete series, give any fan the ability to hear between the lines of great jazz performances. In addition to the class content, there will be interactive live jazz performances, giving participants immediate access to the process and practice of the jazz musician.sfjazz adult and family education programs are the following: discover jazz - weekly evening music appreciation classes for adults, offering entertaining and informative insights into jazz music, history and culture; presented in association with the jewish community center of san francisco.pre-concert talks - enlightening free pre-show discussions from the stage in which jazz artists, scholars, and industry professionals offer insights to enhance audience appreciation of selected concerts and films.jazz listening parties - free to sfjazz members, these popular events hosted by leading jazz artists feature relaxed discussion and guided listening to recorded works.family matinee concerts - created with families in mind, this series showcases leading musicians in reduced-price, hour-long, afternoon concerts, combining world-class artistry with interactive discussion and audience participation.

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 86.1%; rating input score 86
• Program expense ratio: 67.4%; rating input score 67
• Fundraising efficiency: $6.53 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 27; 27th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 62nd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 6 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Pass
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Pass
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 96.6%; rating input score 97; 30th percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -26.7%; rating input score 3; 3rd percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 2.71; rating input score 72; 72nd percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.33; rating input score 44; 44th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 7.6%; rating input score 32; 32nd percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 3.6% per year; rating input score 100; 31st percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 1.6% per year; rating input score 100; 15th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 1% per year; rating input score 100; 14th percentile among comparable filings