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- EIN 72-0692744
- (504) 558-6100
- 1205 N Rampart St New Orleans LA 70116-2436 USA
- www.jazzandheritage.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Bands & Ensembles
Mission: To promote, preserve, perpetuate, and encourage the music, culture, and heritage of communities in louisiana through festivals, programs, and other cultural, educational, and economic activities.
Programs: Cultural enrichment: the new orleans jazz & heritage festival and foundation, inc. Has several enrichment programs, including multiple music festivals and concert series highlighting local culture through music, cuisine, and art. In fye 2017, there were approximately 455,500 attendees at jazz fest and other festival and concert series. In addition, the foundation provided support to wwoz a related organization which operates a radio station in new orleans, la for production and broadcasting of jazz programming.
economic development: the new orleans jazz & heritage festival and foundation, inc. Has several economic development programs benefiting local musicians and the local entertainment industry. These programs include those which provide community grants to support projects in music and the arts and networking opportunities for local musicians and talent seekers. In fye 2017, there were approximately 3,490 community partnership grant and sync-up participants.
education: the new orleans jazz & heritage festival and foundation, inc. Has several educational programs, including hands-on musical instruction for kids ages 8-17. Other programs engage adults and children in meaningful dialogue about history, culture, and business. In fye 2017, there were approximately 730 students, teachers, and participants in symposiums and instruction.