2015-05-15T07:55:52-05:00 2014-06-30 061009205 BLUM SHAPIRO & COMPANY PC CPA'S 29 S MAIN STREET PO BOX 272000 WEST HARTFORD CT 061272000 990 2013-07-01 208523846 BACKCOUNTRY CONCERTS INC BACK 2038699454 15 EAST PUTNAM AVENUE NO 397 GREENWICH CT 06830 DAVID WARING DIRECTOR 2038699454 2015-05-14 1 ELIZABETH SOLECKI P00235171 8605614000 2013 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ DAVID WARING 15 EAST PUTNAM AVENUE NO 397 GREENWICH CT 06830 239561 0 X WWW.BACKCOUNTRYJAZZ.ORG X 2007 CT BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ PRESENTS CONCERTS WITH CELEBRATED ARTISTS AND RISING JAZZ STARS AND EDUCATES AND INSPIRES YOUTH. TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH THAT ENGAGE THE CREATIVE SPIRIT, ENCOURAGE SELF-EXPRESION AND STIMULATE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. TO TRANSFORM YOUNG LIVES AND BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC. THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF OUTSTANDING CONCERTS, MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THE SUMMER MUSIC CAMP BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ CELEBRATES, PRESERVES AND EXPANDS THE RICH TRADITION OF AMERICA'S ART FORM, JAZZ. 7 6 0 6 0 0 219017 229071 24150 10485 2 5 0 0 243169 239561 0 0 0 0 59600 57900 0 0 5353 153413 142972 213013 200872 30156 38689 55673 93218 0 0 55673 93218 X BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ PRESENTS CONCERTS WITH CELEBRATED ARTISTS AND RISING JAZZ STARS AND EDUCATES AND INSPIRES YOUTH. TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH THAT ENGAGE THE CREATIVE SPIRIT, ENCOURAGE SELF-EXPRESION AND STIMULATE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. TO TRANSFORM YOUNG LIVES AND BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE POWER OF MUSIC. THROUGH THE PRESENTATION OF OUTSTANDING CONCERTS, MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THE SUMMER MUSIC CAMP BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ CELEBRATES, PRESERVES AND EXPANDS THE RICH TRADITION OF AMERICA'S ART FORM, JAZZ. 0 0 57807 BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ SUMMER MUSIC CAMP - BCJ'S SUMMER MUSIC CAMP BRINGS MUSIC EDUCATION TO CHILDREN IN AT-RISK HIGH NEED NEIGHBORHOODS. THE CAMP IS LOCATED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT CAMPUS AND RUNS FOR FOUR WEEKS, FIVE DAYS A WEEK FROM 8:30AM TO 3PM. THE CAMP IS FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS AND OPEN TO THE ENTIRE BRIDGPORT PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, AGES 9-17, GRADES 5 TO 12. THESE STUDENTS HAVE LIMITED EXPOSURE NOT ONLY TO MUSICAL EXPERIENCES BUT TO ANY CREATIVE OR ENRICHING ACTIVITIES. OUR PROGRAM ENGAGES THE CREATIVE SPIRIT OF THE CHILDREN AND IMPROVES THEIR ABILITY TO CLOSE THE GAP OF SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THAT UNDERMINES SO MANY FROM AT-RISK NEIGHBORHOODS. THE FACULTY OFFERS MUSIC INSTRUCTION IN INSTRUMENTAL TECHNIQUE, COMPOSITION, IMPROVISATION, AND ENSEMBLE TEAMWORK ON BRASS, WOODWIND, STRING, PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS AND VOCAL SKILLS. IN ADDITION, A JAZZ FACULTY MADE UP OF PERFORMERS AND EDUCATORS FROM THE TRI-STATE AREA COMES TO THE CAMP FOR INTENSIVE DAILY WORKSHOPS. THROUGHOUT THE FOUR WEEKS, BCJ ALSO BRINGS WORLD-CLASS ARTISTS OUT OF THE CONCERT HALL AND INTO THE CAMP, PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH MASTER CLASSES, ONE-ON-ONE TEACHING, AND SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS. EACH VISITING ARTIST PERFORMS A CONCERT FOR THE CAMPERS. HEARING, MEETING AND WORKING WITH THESE FINE ARTISTS PROVIDES AN INVALUABLE EXPERIENCE THAT THE STUDENTS OTHERWISE WOUD NEVER HAVE. ALL INSTRUCTORS ARE SELECTED FOR THEIR LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE. WE BELIEVE INSPIRATIONAL TEACHERS ARE KEY TO THIS EXPERIENCE. THROUGH PLAYING MUSIC, OUR STUDENTS BUILD CONFIDENCE AND COURAGE AND DEVELOP IMPORTANT SKILLS FOR COLLEGE, CAREER AND LIFE SUCCESS. THE FREE NUTRITIOUS MEALS PROGRAM OF BREAKFAST AND LUNCH IS PROVIDED FOR ALL CAMPERS. 118089 10485 COMMUNITY CONCERTS, PUBLIC SCHOOL YOUTH CONCERTS, EDUCATION CONCERTS - THE CREATION AND PRESENTATION OF QUALITY CONCERTS FOR THE COMMUNITY WITH SOME OF THE FINEST ARTISTS IN JAZZ TODAY, AIMED TO INSTILL ENTHUSIASM AND BUILD A WIDER AUDIENCE FOR THE UNIQUELY AMERICAN ART FORM, JAZZ. EACH CONCERT FEATURES CELEBRATED ARTISTS PERFORMING PROGRAMS SPECIFICALLY CREATED FOR THE EVENT. INCLUDED WAS A BILLIE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION AND BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC YOUTH CONCERTS PRESENTING THE MUSIC OF MONK. 5036 FREE INSTRUMENT PROGRAM - DESERVING STUDENTS ARE AWARDED FREE INSTRUMENTS FOR THEM TO OWN AND FREE LESSONS. 180932 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 36 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 7 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 CT X THE ORGANIZATION 2038699454 15 EAST PUTNAM AVENUE NO 397 GREENWICH CT 06830 X BENNIE WALLACE DIRECTOR/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 65300 0 0 BILL HUNTINGTON DIRECTOR 3.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID INGLIS WARING DIRECTOR/TREASURER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 TERELL STAFFORD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DONALD VEGA DIRECTOR 3.00 X 0 0 0 ALBERT HALLAC DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 EILEEN O'REILLY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JEANETTE WALLACE ASSISTANT SECRETARY 40.00 X 0 0 0 65300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 229071 229071 TICKET SALES 711130 10485 10485 10485 5 5 239561 10485 0 5 X 57900 57900 2100 2100 65365 64235 1130 2729 2729 1491 1491 5816 5816 1145 1145 EVENT CATERING AND RELA 18058 18058 PRINTING 8114 7595 519 NUTRITIOUS MEALS PROGRA 8049 8049 FUNDRAISING 5353 5353 24752 19279 5473 200872 180932 14587 5353 55673 93218 55673 93218 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 55673 93218 55673 93218 55673 93218 38689 -1144 0 X 0 0 0 X 92870 117367 146379 219017 229071 804704 8160 81935 14700 24150 10485 139430 101030 199302 161079 243167 239556 944134 26100 89000 27000 62500 113600 318200 5000 5000 26100 89000 27000 62500 118600 323200 620934 63 10 7 2 5 87 63 10 7 2 5 87 101093 199312 161086 243169 239561 944221 0.65760 0.68440 0.00010 0.00060 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 BENNIE WALLACE AND JEANETTE WALLACE HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR INCLUDES DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD, AND USE OF APPROPRIATE COMPARABLE DATA AND MARKET DATA. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A: BACKCOUNTRY CONCERTS ENLISTED BENNIE WALLACE AS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR WHICH ENCOMPASSED THE FOLLOWING TASKS: PROGRAM: > RESPONSIBLE FOR CONSISTENT ACHIEVEMENT OF MISSION > RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECTION AND LEADERSHIP TOWARD THE ACHIEVEMENT OF MISSION > KEY COMMUNICATOR AND REPRESENTATION OF BACKCOUNTRY JAZZ > CREATE, PLAN, RESEARCH, DEVELOP, COORDINATE, AND PRODUCE ALL MUSIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE SUMMER MUSIC CAMP > DIRECT AND OVERSEE DELIVERY AND QUALITY OF CAMP PROGRAM. ON-SITE CAMP PREPARATION AND COORDINATION WITH VISITING ARTISTS, BRIDGEPORT FACULTY, JAZZ FACULTY, AND INTERNS. ONE-ON-ONE TEACHING, WORKSHOP TEACHING, AND CONCERT HALL MASTER CLASSES. > CREATE, PRODUCE, AND DIRECT ALL MUSICAL PROGRAMS > WRITE, ARRANGE AND PERFORM MUSIC FOR ALL CONCERT EVENTS > SELECT, CONTRACT, AND REHEARSE MUSICIANS FOR PERFORMANCES > SECURE, DEVELOP, MAINTAIN FUNDING PARTNERS, AND MAINTAIN PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS JEANETTE WALLACE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAY TO DAY MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS, HELPS ORGANIZE PROGRAMS, AND WORKS ON AND AT ALL EVENTS, CONTRIBUTING 1,920 HOURS. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OUTSIDE CONTRACT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,261. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,130. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,391. MUSICIAN FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 60,974. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 60,974. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E INSTRUMENTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,036. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,036. EQUIPMENT RENTAL, TUNING & TRANPORTATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,715. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,715. POSTAGE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,885. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 88. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,973. OTHER OPERATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,320. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,320. VENUE RENTAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,570. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,570. OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,473. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,473. TELEPHONE & INTERNET: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,800. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,800. PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 600. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 600. BUSINESS REGISRATION FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 100. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 100. BANK FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 90. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 90. MEMBERSHIP DUES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 75. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 75.