Jazz District Renaissance Corporation
Revitalization of the historic 18th & vine jazz district and preserve the official historic designation through the completion of rehabilitation and preservation with the
Jazz District Renaissance Corporation at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,877,697
- Revenue (2025)
- $59,000
- -83.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $117,568
- -67.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jazz District Renaissance Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Jazz Museum Kansas City, MO | Walk of Fame | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,877,697 | $59,000 | $117,568 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | $353,001 | $358,789 | $100,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $5,035,277 | $239,523 | $177,835 | — | — |
| 2022 | $5,679,856 | $137,800 | $142,047 | — | — |
| 2021 | $5,677,845 | $754,750 | $226,906 | — | — |
About Jazz District Renaissance Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Jazz District Renaissance Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jazz District Renaissance Corporation is led by Jermaine Reed, Co Chair on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jermaine Reed
Co Chair
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Smith
Chairperson
Board Member → Chairperson, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emmanuel Cleaver
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gayle Holliday
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melba Curls
Secretary
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Langenkamp
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Troy Nash
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Troy Schulte
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jazz District Renaissance Corporation
How large is Jazz District Renaissance Corporation?
Jazz District Renaissance Corporation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $59K.
What is Jazz District Renaissance Corporation?
Jazz District Renaissance Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Kansas City, MO. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Jazz District Renaissance Corporation operate?
Jazz District Renaissance Corporation has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Jazz District Renaissance Corporation's EIN?
Jazz District Renaissance Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1833913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 18, 2024)
Live grants for the work Jazz District Renaissance Corporation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
- Hancock Whitney Opportunity Grant (Hancock Whitney Community Reinvestment Act Program) Up to US $25,000 · Due October 30, 2026
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