irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $7.02MEDUCATION AND OUTREACH: EDUCATION PROGRAMMING INCLUDES AN ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL BAND COMPETITION AND FESTIVAL, A JAZZ APPRECIATION CURRICULUM FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS, STUDENT AND FAMILY CONCERTS, A MIDDLE SCHOOL AND AN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ACADEMY, SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS, STUDENT AND EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, AND EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ADULT EDUCATION COURSES, AND OTHER MUSIC EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES.
- #2 $18.39MFACILITY OPERATIONS: JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER, INC. OPERATES FREDERICK P. ROSE HALL, A PERFORMANCE, EDUCATION AND BROADCASTING FACILITY DEVOTED TO THE PERFORMING ARTS, INCLUDING A THEATER OF 1,200 SEATS, A CONCERT HALL OF 500 SEATS, AND A JAZZ CLUB OF 140 SEATS, REHEARSAL STUDIOS, CLASSROOMS AND BROADCAST FACILITIES.
named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Dizzy’s Club
Intimate jazz venue offering nightly live performances with panoramic views of Central Park, seasonal dining, and late-night sessions; serves as a platform for both established and emerging jazz artists
Essentially Ellington
National high school jazz band competition and festival that includes student workshops, performances, and access to educational resources
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO)
Resident orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis that performs globally, records for the Blue Engine label, and engages in educational outreach
JazzCall for Freedom
Civic initiative using jazz as a medium to reaffirm democratic values and promote unity during times of national division
Swing University
Education program offering courses for adults and youth on jazz history, appreciation, and performance, including summer terms focused on centennial celebrations of jazz legends
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Live Music Performances & Concerts 2 activities
- Artist engagement and external performance facilitationFacilitates external partners hiring artists from the Jazz at Lincoln Center network to perform at events, supporting working musicians and expanding community engagement beyond formal venues.
- Jazz performances and concert productionProduces and presents live jazz performances through resident ensembles such as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, including regular concert series at Dizzy’s Club and the 1,200-seat Rose Theater. Hosts a 2026–27 season featuring 90 performances with guest artists and presents late-night jazz sessions with accessible cover charges. The organization also tours nationally and internationally, performing in cities across the U.S. and abroad, including past engagements in Hong Kong, France, Austria, and Finland.
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Music Education and Training Programs 1 activity
- Education and youth outreach programsProvides comprehensive jazz education programs including Swing University, high school band competitions and festivals, jazz academies for middle and high school students, summer youth programs, workshops, and early childhood and adult education courses. These programs were adapted to online formats during the 2020 fiscal year due to pandemic-related closures.
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Performing Arts Venue Rental 1 activity
- Facility operations and venue managementOperates Frederick P. Rose Hall, a 100,000-square-foot facility housing a 1,200-seat theater, 500-seat concert hall, 140-seat jazz club (Dizzy’s Club), rehearsal studios, classrooms, and broadcast facilities. The space supports performance, education, and broadcasting in jazz and the performing arts, and also hosts fundraising galas, movie premieres, awards ceremonies, and corporate functions.
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Free Outdoor Music Concerts 1 activity
- Free and community concert outreachHosts free and discounted summer concerts across New York City featuring artists affiliated with Jazz at Lincoln Center, expanding access to jazz performances for broader public audiences.
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Digital Music and Performance Archiving 1 activity
- Streaming and digital content distributionOffers live and on-demand streaming of jazz performances and original educational content through the JAZZ LIVE platform, accessible on multiple devices. Streams weekly live concerts featuring emerging and established artists and maintains an archive of historical performances and behind-the-scenes series on jazz history and artists.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Historical jazz repertoire performance and revivalInterprets and revives the music of jazz masters such as Thelonious Monk, Louis Armstrong, John Coltrane, and Chick Corea through big band arrangements. Specific projects include performances of Louis Armstrong’s Hot Five and Hot Seven repertoire led by Wynton Marsalis and Vince Giordano.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$41.55M
Contributions & grants$15.04M36%
Program service revenue$21.40M52%
Investment income$5.07M12%
Other revenue$31K
expenses
Total expenses$53.44M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$26.74M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$229.60M
Cash$3.99M
Investments$81.40M
Liabilities$17.86M
Net assets$211.74M
Liquid reserves19.2 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -5.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 14
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| WYNTON MARSALIS | MANAGING & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 60 | $2.68M |
| GREG SCHOLL | EXECUTIVE DIRCTOR | 60 | $912K |
| GABRIELLE ARMAND | VP BRAND, SALES, MARKETING | 60 | $384K |
| EMERSON MOORE | VP, GENERAL COUNSEL, ASST. (UNTIL 4/11/25) | 60 | $352K |
| EDWARD R BULLER | CONTROLLER | 60 | $325K |
| JULIO CASTAING | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER | 60 | $319K |
| NANCY GALLAGHER | VP, SALES & SPECIAL PROJECTS | 60 | $315K |
| DOUG C HOSNEY | VP FPRH | 60 | $315K |
| JAMES E VAN BERGEN | STAGE HAND | 60 | $288K |
| TODD STOLL | VP, EDUCATION | 60 | $284K |
| KAREN RAVEN | DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT | 60 | $276K |
| GEORGINA JAVOR | VP, CONCERTS AND TOURING | 60 | $269K |
| SUSAN C GORDON | VP, CFO, ASSISTANT TREASURER (UNTIL 12/31/24) | 60 | $261K |
| THOMAS ROWLAND | VP, GENERAL COUNSEL, ASST. (AS OF 4/12/25) | 60 | $155K |
board members · 10
- BETH CHARTOFF SPECTOR — DIRECTOR
- BUZZY GEDULD — DIRECTOR
- CHARLES E PHILLIPS JR — DIRECTOR
- CLARENCE OTIS — BOARD CHAIR
- COSIMO L FABRIZIO — DIRECTOR (AS OF 11/2024)
- COURTNEY LEE-MITCHELL — DIRECTOR - EX OFFICIO DESIGNEE
- DAVID JAFFE — DIRECTOR
- DAVID STEWARD II — DIRECTOR
- DEREK GOODMAN — DIRECTOR
- DIANE M COFFEY — VICE CHAIR
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Frederick P. Rose Hall Partner — Collaborates on venue operations and event hosting at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s primary facility.
- King Seiko Partner — Sponsors and presents the "Seiko Summer Jazz Camp All Stars" performance at Dizzy's Club.
- Lincoln Center Government — Parent arts organization under which Jazz at Lincoln Center operates as a constituent.
- Lincoln Center Network — Member organization of Lincoln Center, presenting programs as part of the larger arts campus.
- Lincoln Center Network — Part of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts campus, located in Frederick P. Rose Hall at Columbus Circle.
- National Public Radio Partner — Co-produced a radio series with Jazz at Lincoln Center.
- Rafael Viñoly Partner — Collaborated with Jazz at Lincoln Center as lead architect for Frederick P. Rose Hall.
- Vince Giordano Partner — Collaborates with Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center to perform Louis Armstrong's Hot Five and Hot Seven repertoire.
strategies · 5
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.
- Artist-Centered Community Buildingmethodology: artist-centered engagementBy centering affiliated artists—especially through the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra—and placing them in performance and storytelling roles, the organization strengthens audience engagement and supports musicians’ livelihoods because visible, sustained artist presence builds emotional connection and professional sustainability.
- Digital Access Expansionmethodology: digital-access-expansionBy distributing live and recorded performances through multi-platform streaming, the organization broadens access to jazz beyond geographic and physical constraints because digital delivery enables scalable, inclusive participation in jazz culture.
- Immersive Experience Designmethodology: cultural-immersionBy designing intimate venues with adaptive acoustics, elevated dining, and architectural elements that reflect jazz aesthetics, the organization enhances audience engagement because sensory and spatial immersion deepens emotional connection to live performances.
- Integrated Arts Engagementmethodology: integrated_performance_education_advocacyBy combining performance, education, and advocacy as interdependent methods, JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER INC grows a sustainable global jazz community because this integration deepens public appreciation and strengthens cultural relevance across diverse audiences.
- Jazz as a Metaphor for Democracymethodology: jazz-as-democracy-metaphorBy framing jazz as a metaphor for democracy, the organization promotes personal freedom, collaborative expression, and resilience because improvisational dynamics in music model civic participation, mutual listening, and adaptive co-creation in society.