Mission
The purpose of the Organization is to enrich the community through music education and performance. San Jose Jazz is an innovative educational organization whose commitment to education and the community goes back over thirty years.
Public Charity
San Jose Jazz
San Jose Jazz is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in San Jose, CA. Its most recent IRS filing (2026) reports revenue of $4.2M, expenses of $3.5M, total assets of $3.4M. Imperigo tracks 51 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $2.2M.
EIN: 770140627
San Jose, CA
Latest filing: 2026
Total Revenue$4.2M
Total Expenses$3.5M
Total Assets$3.4M
Grant Records51
Funding Total$2.2M
Filing Years2022–2026
Where $100 goes at San Jose Jazz
How San Jose Jazz divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 10 years.
$87
Programs
the work itself
$8
Management
running the organization
$5
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $87 for programs
$51
Festivalsan jose jazz produces its annual summer fest, a multi-stage urban music festival in downtown San Jose featuring jazz and related musical traditions
$22
Concert seriessan jose jazz presents year-round concerts and artist programs, including performances at the sjz break room, its intimate all-ages venue in downtown San Jose
$14
Youth developmentsan jose jazz provides music education and youth development programs designed to expand access to high-quality music instruction and performance opportunities
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2026. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$147,100
GENERAL SUPPORT
$51,884
GENERAL SUPPORT
$51,884
Arts & Culture
$50,250
TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION
$20,000
Showing up to 5 of 51 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD MEMBER
Bob Escobar
Executive Dir.
Brendan Rawson
BOARD MEMBER
Chris Sulek
BOARD MEMBER
Christina Ramos
BOARD MEMBER
Curtis Jacobson
Secretary
Dan Shafer
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4.2M | $3.5M | $3.4M |
| 2025 | $3.3M | $3.0M | $2.6M |
| 2024 | $3.4M | $3.2M | $2.6M |
| 2023 | $3.2M | $3.2M | $2.2M |
| 2022 | $3.4M | $2.3M | $2.6M |
Between 2022 and 2026, reported annual revenue grew from $3.4M to $4.2M (+25%), with total assets most recently reported at $3.4M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.