named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Afro Latin Jazz Music Exploration at the Harlem Library
Monthly interactive music program for children (ages 6–12) and caregivers exploring Afro Latin jazz through live music, hands-on participation, and cultural storytelling.
Casa Belongó
Development of a permanent cultural home in East Harlem featuring a state-of-the-art performance space, music education center, and community gathering areas within the Timbale Terrace affordable housing development.
Jazz Across the Americas, an Afro Caribbean Experience
Collaborative performance series featuring artists from across the Caribbean and diaspora, exploring shared musical roots through live ensemble work.
Songs of Love & Resistance
Performance series featuring guest artists such as Ana Tijoux and Telmary, combining Afro Latin jazz with themes of social justice, resistance, and cultural identity.
Weekly Live Jazz at The Pocket
Residency series featuring Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra performing classic works, original compositions, and new music at a dedicated jazz club in New York City.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Deliver Afro Latin jazz education programsConducts weekly music education sessions at Harlem Library and offers a six-part series celebrating Afro Latin jazz as a living art form. Provides interactive, hands-on music experiences for school-age children and hosts a monthly music residency for children and caregivers to explore Afro Latin jazz through rhythms, instruments, and stories.
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Cultural Facility Development and Management 1 activity
- Develop a permanent cultural centerInitiated construction of a permanent cultural center in East Harlem that will include a state-of-the-art performance space, music education center, and community gathering areas to expand long-term programming capacity.
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 1 activity
- Present live performances of Afro Latin jazzPresents live concerts featuring Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra and guest artists, performing a dynamic repertoire of classic works, original compositions, and new music. Hosts weekly performances at The Pocket and has presented world premieres such as "Mamdani Mambo" and "Mamdani Belongó Mambo."
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Produce community-accessible cultural eventsHosts free outdoor performances in community settings to remove access barriers to Afro Latin jazz. Organizes annual benefit events, including the sold-out inaugural Belongó Annual Benefit with a follow-up planned for fall 2026.
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Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
- Promote and preserve Afro Latin jazz heritageWorks to preserve the music and heritage of big band Latin jazz and music from the Americas rooted in African and indigenous traditions. Produces collaborative musical projects that bridge diverse traditions, such as "Jazz Across the Americas" and "Songs of Love & Resistance."
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.05M
Contributions & grants$4.53M90%
Program service revenue$515K10%
Investment income$4K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$4.44M
Program expenses60%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$1.48M
Grants paid out$600
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$4.57M
Cash$2.92M
Investments$0
Liabilities$864K
Net assets$3.70M
Liquid reserves7.9 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +75.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ARTURO O'FARRILL | DIRECTOR & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40 | $233K |
| MARIETTA ULACIA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $184K |
| ANDREA THOMPSON | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $124K |
| STEFAN ANDEMICAEL | DIR. OF OPERATIONS & ADMINISTRATION | 40 | $119K |
board members · 16
- AL LUSTGARTEN — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW WALLACH — DIRECTOR
- CLAUDE SALZBERGER — DIRECTOR
- EDUARDO CASTELL — CHAIRMAN
- ERROLL LOUIS — DIRECTOR
- HECTOR CORDERO GUZMAN — DIRECTOR
- JAMES R WACHT — DIRECTOR
- JAMIE AFFOUMADO — DIRECTOR
- JANE HOLZKA — DIRECTOR
- JASPER DUTZ — DIRECTOR
- LEONOR RODRIGUEZ — DIRECTOR
- MAITE JUNCO — DIRECTOR
- MARC LANDIS — SECRETARY
- MICHELLE GEE — DIRECTOR
- RAMKI MUTHUKRISHNAN — TREASURER
- WILLIAM J THOMPSON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 35
Who they work with
- Ana Tijoux Partner — Guest artist in the "Songs of Love & Resistance" collaboration
- Arnhold Foundation Funder — Private foundation providing leadership support for Casa Belongó.
- Bloomberg Philanthropies Funder — Philanthropic organization providing leadership support for Casa Belongó.
- Blue Note Partner — Collaborates with veterans from Blue Note in the development and operation of The Pocket jazz club.
- Caridad de la Cruz Partner — Guest artist in the "Songs of Love & Resistance" collaboration
- Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation Funder — Private foundation supporting Casa Belongó.
- Diller Scofidio + Renfro Partner — Architectural firm involved in the design of Casa Belongó.
- Donald A. Pels Charitable Trust Funder — Charitable trust providing financial support for Casa Belongó.
- Downtown Revitalization Initiative Funder — Funding program supporting the Casa Belongó project.
- Emeline Michel Partner — Collaborating artist in the "Jazz Across the Americas, an Afro Caribbean Experience" project
- Flushing Town Hall Partner — Co-presents performances by Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
- Godwin Louis Partner — Collaborating artist in the "Jazz Across the Americas, an Afro Caribbean Experience" project
- Harlem Library Partner — Hosts weekly Afro Latin Jazz music education programs in partnership with the organization
- Howard Gilman Foundation Funder — Foundation providing support for Casa Belongó.
- Jazz Journalists Association Partner — Recognized the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra as Large Ensemble of the Year and nominated its album for Record of the Year.
- Jazz at Lincoln Center Partner — Collaborates with veterans from Jazz at Lincoln Center in the development and operation of The Pocket jazz club.
- Los Angeles Jazz Festival Partner — Collaborates with the Los Angeles Jazz Festival to present performances of the Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble.
- Los Angeles Jazz Festival Partner — Presents performances by Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble
- Mega Group Development Partner — Co-developer of the Timbale Terrace affordable housing project where Casa Belongó is located.
- Miranda Family Fund Funder — Family fund providing leadership support for Casa Belongó.
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Government — Public funder and government affiliate supporting Casa Belongó.
- New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development Government — Government agency partner in the Timbale Terrace development and supporter of Casa Belongó.
- New York City Housing Development Corporation Government — Government entity providing support for the Casa Belongó development.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — State-level arts funding agency supporting Casa Belongó.
- Rebel Díaz Partner — Guest artist in the "Songs of Love & Resistance" collaboration
- Rockefeller Brothers Fund Funder — Philanthropic fund supporting Casa Belongó.
- Taipei Cultural Center in New York Funder — Provides support for the performance by Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra at Flushing Town Hall.
- Telmary Partner — Guest artist in the "Songs of Love & Resistance" collaboration
- The Hearst Foundations Funder — Foundation providing financial support for Casa Belongó.
- The Lantern Organization Partner — Project partner in the Timbale Terrace affordable housing development.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultural Preservation Through Musical Continuitymethodology: cultural_preservationBy sustaining and evolving Afro Latin jazz through long-term residencies, performance, and intergenerational programming, the organization preserves cultural heritage because maintaining living artistic traditions fosters community identity and historical continuity.
- Integrated Cultural Hubs for Community Engagementmethodology: cultural_hub_developmentBy combining performance spaces, music education, and cultural programming—especially within affordable housing—the organization strengthens urban communities because embedding arts infrastructure in everyday civic spaces promotes sustained cultural equity and local belonging.
- Music as a Bridge for Cultural Exchange and Equitymethodology: music_as_cultural_bridgeBy bringing together diverse artists and audiences through collaborative performances and accessible programming, the organization advances social justice and inclusion because music serves as a universally accessible medium for cross-cultural connection and mutual understanding.