Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, based in New York, NY, is dedicated to supporting arts and culture, particularly in the fields of performing arts and music, as well as education and health. With assets totaling over $10 million, the foundation had expenses of approximately $1.26 million and revenue of about $2.57 million. It funds initiatives in various cities including New York, Chicago, and New Orleans, and operates in states such as Florida, Illinois, and Louisiana. The foundation is led by President Wynton Marsalis and has a board of directors including notable figures like Jon Batiste. The foundation's mission is to preserve and promote the legacy of Louis Armstrong through educational programs and support for music and arts initiatives.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
25 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $245,000 | LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE | GENERAL | Corona, NY, US | 2023 |
| $220,000 | LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM | GENERAL | Corona, NY, US | 2024 |
| $100,000 | LOUIS SATCHMO ARMSTRONG SUMMER | GENERAL | New orleans, LA, US | 2024 |
| $90,000 | JAZZMOBILE INC | GENERAL | New york, NY, US | 2024 |
| $75,000 | LOUIS SATCHMO ARMSTRONG SUMMER | GENERAL | New orleans, LA, US | 2023 |
| $75,000 | LOUIS ARMSTRONG DEPT OF MUSIC | GENERAL | New york, NY, US | 2023 |
| $75,000 | MT SINAI BETH ISRAEL - LOUIS | GENERAL | New york, NY, US | 2024 |
| $75,000 | ASCAP FOUNDATION | GENERAL | New york, NY, US | 2024 |
| $70,000 | JAZZMOBILE INC | GENERAL | New york, NY, US | 2023 |
| $60,000 | ASCAP FOUNDATION | GENERAL | New york, NY, US | 2023 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
JH
JACKIE HARRIS
| EXECUTIVE DI | $88,750 | 2024 |
WM
WYNTON MARSALIS
| PRESIDENT | $0 | 2024 |
HS
HOWARD SCHAIN
| TREASURER | $0 | 2024 |
DC
DAVID CHEVAN
| SECRETARY | $0 | 2024 |
RB
ROBIN BELL-STEVENS
| VICE-PRESIDE | $0 | 2024 |
WYNTON MARSALIS
PRESIDENT
HOWARD SCHAIN
TREASURER
DAVID CHEVAN
SECRETARY
ROBIN BELL-STEVENS
VICE-PRESIDE
JACKIE HARRIS
EXECUTIVE DI
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