DC JAZZ FESTIVAL
WASHINGTON, DC · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE DC JAZZ FESTIVAL IS TO PRESENT INTERNATIONALLY WORLD- RENOWNED AND EMERGING ARTISTS IN CELEBRATION OF JAZZ; UNIFY DIVERSE COMMUNITIES AND ENABLE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ARTISTS AND AUDIENCE YEAR-ROUND; ADVANCE JAZZ AND MUSIC EDUCATION BY PROVIDING EXCITING, ADVENTUROUS AND DIVERSE MUSIC EXPERIENCES FOR AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS IN GREATER DC AS WELL AS OUT-OF-TOWN VISITORS; PROVIDE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DC-BASED JAZZ MUSICIANS; AND HIGHLIGHT DC AS A MAJOR AND VIBRANT CENTER FOR JAZZ; AND AS A PREMIER CULTURAL DESTINATION.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds DC JAZZ FESTIVAL
$959K in foundation grants on record from 24 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust | $223K | 4 |
| Galena-Yorktown Foundation | $168K | 3 |
| Leonard and Elaine Silverstein Foundation | $115K | 3 |
| Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation | $108K | 3 |
| Humanities Council of Washington Dc | $106K | 4 |
| Chamber Music America | $30K | 3 |
| Venable Foundation | $30K | 3 |
| Greater Washington Community Foundation | $25K | 1 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $21K | 2 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | $20K | 2 |
Leadership
SUNNY SUMTER — CEO/PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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