To provide opportunities in the Santa Cruz area and to enjoy and appreciate the full spectrum of jazz music through live performance and education. We present extraordinary regional, national and international musicians and provide educational programs for all ages.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Secretary (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $113k $120k |
Executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $108k $115k |
Creative Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $107k $113k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Kuumbwa Jazz Society equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 15%
from 2023
From $133k in 2023 to $113k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Kuumbwa Jazz Society
What does the Secretary (Operational) of Kuumbwa Jazz Society earn?
In 2024, the Secretary (Operational) of Kuumbwa Jazz Society received $112,544 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Secretary (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Secretary (Operational) pay at Kuumbwa Jazz Society compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Secretary (Operational) at Kuumbwa Jazz Society falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Kuumbwa Jazz Society equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Kuumbwa Jazz Society's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Kuumbwa Jazz Society reported $2.1M in total revenue and $2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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