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SYRACUSE JAZZFEST PRODUCTIONS INC
BALDWINSVILLE, NY · EIN 161410254 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A680 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · syracusejazzfest.com
revenue
$826K
expenses
$671K
net assets
$185K
employees
0
program ratio
96%
mission · from form 990

PERFORMANCES BY INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN TOURING AND RECORDING JAZZ ARTISTS WHO WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE REGIONS STUDENT MUSICIANS AND HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE JAZZ BAND DIRECTORS. PRIMARY ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE PROVIDING PERFORMANCES BY VISITING ARTISTS AND EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

Syracuse Jazz Fest Productions Inc. organizes the annual Syracuse Jazz Festival, a multi-day event featuring internationally renowned jazz, funk, and soul artists alongside local and regional performers. The festival includes educational engagement with student musicians and jazz band directors, and takes place at various venues across Syracuse, NY, including Clinton Square and the Syracuse University campus. Events are held both outdoors and at partner locations such as Beak & Skiff.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Syracuse Jazz Festival
Annual multi-day jazz festival featuring international touring artists, regional performers, and student ensembles; includes public concerts and educational engagement with local music students and educators
Syracuse-International Jazz Fest Educational Outreach
Program connecting visiting jazz artists with student musicians and high school/college jazz band directors in the region for workshops and collaborative performances
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Music Awards and Honors Programs 1 activity
    • Administers music recognition and honors programs
      Founded and manages the SAMMY Awards (since 1993) to recognize local musicians, established the Syracuse Walk of Stars (1991) to honor notable individuals with ties to Syracuse, and co-produced the National Jazz Awards at Lincoln Center, reflecting ongoing commitment to honoring musical excellence.
  • Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
    • Facilitates artist-student engagement and showcases local talent
      Provides opportunities for student musicians, high school and college jazz band directors, and local artists to engage directly with touring jazz professionals and perform at the festival, including featuring Syracuse University’s Orange Juice jazz combo and highlighting Syracuse-area musicians in festival programming.
  • Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
    • Organizes annual free public jazz festival
      Produces a multi-day, free-to-the-public jazz festival in Syracuse, NY, featuring world-class jazz and R&B artists, with events held at multiple venues including Syracuse University, Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, Onondaga Community College, and Song Mountain Ski Resort. The festival operates rain or shine and includes safety protocols for severe weather.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$826K
Contributions & grants$826K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$671K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$60K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$215K
Cash$182K
Investments$0
Liabilities$30K
Net assets$185K
Liquid reserves3.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +5.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • FRANK MALFITANO — VICE PRESIDENT
  • MARK GUMMER — PRESIDENT
  • PATRICIA V SPARKS — SECRETARY
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards Partner — Co-hosts festival events at its venue with shared operational responsibilities.
  • Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards Partner — Co-hosts festival events at its venue.
  • Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards Partner — Hosted Friday and Saturday programming at the Apple Hill Concert Venue, marking a new venue collaboration for the festival.
  • JazzTimes Magazine Partner — Frank Malfitano served as Associate Publisher of JazzTimes Magazine based in Washington, DC.
  • Lincoln Center Partner — Co-produced the first-ever National Jazz Awards at Lincoln Center in Manhattan.
  • Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Partner — Presented opening night event in association with the USAF Airmen of Note performance, emphasizing veteran inclusion.
  • Onondaga Community College Partner — Hosted the Syracuse Jazz Fest on its campus for multiple years.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Co-hosted opening night at the National Veterans Resource Center and hosted the closing "Return to Community" program on the SU Quad and Hendricks Chapel.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Collaborates on honoring notable figures through the Syracuse Walk of Stars, which includes individuals with ties to Syracuse University.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Collaborates with Syracuse University to feature student ensembles such as the Orange Juice jazz combo.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Hosts festival events at Hendrick’s Chapel on SU campus.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Hosts festival events on its campus, including at the National Veterans Resource Center and Hendrick’s Chapel.
  • Syracuse University Partner — Hosts festival events on its campus.
  • Winston-Salem State University Concert Choir Partner — Participated in the "Return to Community: Gospel to Jazz IV" program at Hendricks Chapel.
strategies · 5

How they approach the work

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  • Artist Engagement as Music Education Strategy
    methodology: artist-education engagement
    By integrating live performances and direct artist-student interactions, the organization advances music education and inspires emerging musicians, because access to professional jazz artists enhances learning through role modeling and experiential exposure.
  • Free-Access Model for Equitable Participation
    methodology: free_access_model
    By offering free public access to high-quality musical performances, the organization ensures equitable community participation regardless of economic status, because removing financial barriers increases access and fosters inclusive civic engagement.
  • Genre-Inclusive Programming to Reflect Cultural Evolution
    methodology: genre-inclusive programming
    By blending jazz with funk, soul, R&B, gospel, and global sounds, the organization reflects music as a living, evolving art form, because inclusive programming resonates with diverse audiences and sustains cultural relevance.
  • Local Artist Integration to Strengthen Creative Economy
    methodology: inclusive_cultural_programming
    By featuring local Syracuse-area artists alongside nationally acclaimed performers, the organization strengthens the local creative economy and builds community ownership, because inclusive platforms validate regional talent and deepen civic investment in the arts.
  • Music as a Vehicle for Community Cohesion
    methodology: music_as_community_engagement
    By using music and shared cultural experiences—including interfaith programs and communal meals—the organization strengthens community cohesion and inclusivity, because collective participation in expressive culture fosters civic pride and social connection.