TY 2011 Form 990EZ

- TIN:

Form990-EZ
Click to see attachment

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-1150

2011

Open to Public
Inspection

For the 2011 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011, and ending 12-31-2011

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ALLIANCE INC

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)364 14TH STREET
Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 BROOKLYN, NY11215

D Employer identification number

26-0670214

E Telephone number

(718) 788-5464

F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet

G Accounting method: CashAccrualOther (specify) bullet

H Check bullet

required to attach Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).I Website: bullet

WWW.AFROLATINJAZZ.ORGJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)501(c)(3) Click to see attachment

501(c)( ) bullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

K Check

if the organization is not a section 509(a)(3) supporting organization or a section 527 organization and its gross receipts are normally not more than $50,000. A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.

L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more,file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ........... bullet

$ 133,464


1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received...............		1	127,621
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............		2	5,826
3	Membership dues and assessments......................		3
4	Investment income...........................		4	17
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses...........	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......		5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) .	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
	sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000)	6b
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events.......	6c
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)		6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold.................	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........		7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .....................		8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.................		9	133,464
10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) .................		10
11	Benefits paid to or for members........................		11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................		12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............		13	48,875
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance...................		14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping...................		15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ....................		16	72,185
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ....................		17	121,060
18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............		18	12,404
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................		19	9,447
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........		20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........		21	21,851

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2011)

Form 990-EZ (2011)

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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.............

(See the instructions for Part II.)(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year

22Cash, savings, and investments................

9,447

21,851

23Land and buildings....................

24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........

25Total assets......................

9,447

21,851

Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............

27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..

9,447

21,851

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE AFRO-LATIN JAZZ ALLIANCE IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE MUSIC AND HERITAGE OF BIG BAND LATIN JAZZ, SUPPORTING ITS PERFORMANCE FOR NEW AUDIENCES, AND EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE UNDERSTANDING AND PERFORMANCE OF THIS IMPORTANT TREASURE.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 PERFORMANCE THERE EXISTS A LARGE AND UNIQUE REPERTOIRE WITHIN THE BIG BAND GENRE THAT REQUIRES MUSICIANS WHO ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT LATIN RHYTHMS, CLAVE, AND AFRICAN-BASED PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS, AS WELL AS MODERN JAZZ AND SWING. THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA (ALJO) PERFORMS COMPOSITIONS OF THE MASTERS SUCH AS MACHITO, TITO PUENTE, CHICO O'FARRILL, ASTOR PIAZZOLA, ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, HERMETO PASCOAL, AND OTHERS, AND KEEPS THIS CULTURALLY RICH TRADITION ALIVE BY CONTINUING TO COMMISSION NEW WORKS. THE ALJO IS CURRENTLY IN ITS FOURTH SEASON IN RESIDENCE AT SYMPHONY SPACE ON MANHATTAN'S UPPER WEST SIDE, WHERE IT CONTINUES TO PERFORM THE FULL RANGE OF AFRO LATIN JAZZ FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE ALJO ALSO PERFORMS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY TO CRITICAL ACCLAIM, AND IT HAS RECORDED THREE ALBUMS TO DATE, HIGHLIGHTING THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ CANON AS WELL AS NEW WORKS BY AN ASSORTMENT OF COMPOSERS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a
29 EDUCATION CURRENTLY IN ITS FIFTH ACADEMIC YEAR, THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ACADEMY OF MUSIC (ALJAM) IS AN IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAM DEDICATED TO PROVIDING INSTRUMENT AND ENSEMBLE INSTRUCTION TO UNDER-PRIVILEGED MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY. ALJAM GIVES STUDENTS THE TOOLS TO DEVELOP THEIR MUSICIANSHIP AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH MUSIC. MEMBERS OF THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA AND OTHER MASTER TEACHING ARTISTS FORM A CORE TEACHING TEAM THAT WORKS WITH STUDENTS TWICE A WEEK FOR THE FULL ACADEMIC YEAR. STUDENTS ARE GIVEN INSTRUMENTS TO PRACTICE AND THEY PERFORM FOR THEIR PEERS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES AT ANNUAL CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR. ALJAM OPERATES TODAY AT THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL (BOSS) IN MANHATTAN AND THE URBAN ASSEMBLY BRONX STUDIO SCHOOL FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS IN THE HUNTS POINT NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE SOUTH BRONX. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 PRESERVATION THE ALJA IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE MUSIC AND HERITAGE OF BIG BAND LATIN JAZZ, AND IT MAINTAINS A WORLD-CLASS COLLECTION OF LATIN JAZZ MUSICAL SCORES AND RECORDINGS. THE ALLIANCE IS ALSO DEEPLY COMMITTED TO ADVANCING THE ART FORM OF AFRO LATIN JAZZ AND ANNUALLY COMMISSIONS NEW WORKS BY SOME OF THE WORLD'S LEADING COMPOSERS. IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS THE ALJA HAS COMMISSIONED WORKS AND BIG BAND ARRANGEMENTS BY GABRIEL ALEGRA, DAVID BIXLER, EDMAR CASTANEDA, VIJAY IYER, GUILLERMO KLEIN, PABLO MAYOR, ARTURO O'FARRILL, DAFNIS PRIETO, MICHELE ROSEWOMAN, EMILIO SOLLA, PAPO VAZQUEZ, BILL WARE, MIGUEL ZENN, AND MANY OTHERS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		114,932
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) .................. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..............	32	114,932

Part IV List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even if not compensated. (see the instructions for Part IV.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV..........

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c)Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
JAMES SEELEY 364 14TH ST BROOKLYN,NY11215	BOARD MEMBER5.00	0
ARTURO O'FARRILL 364 14TH STREET 364 14TH STREET BROOKLYN,NY11215	ARTISTIC DIR35.00	2,706
THOMAS KAMBER 364 14TH STREET BROOKLYN,NY11215	CHAIRMAN5.00	0
SANTOS RIVERA 364 14TH STREET 364 14TH ST BROOKLYN,NY11215	BOARD MEMBER5.00	0
JANE HOLZKA 364 14TH STREET 364 14TH ST BROOKLYN,NY11215	BOARD MEMBER5.00	0
DIANNE SYLVESTER 364 14TH STREET 364 14TH STREET BROOKLYN,NY11215	BOARD MEMBER5.00	0
JAMES WACHT 364 14TH STREET 364 14TH STREET BROOKLYN,NY11217	BOARD MEMBER5.00	0
ERIC OBERSTEIN 364 14TH STREET 364 14TH STREET BROOKLYN,NY11215	EXECUTIVE DI35.00	4,160
ROGELLO J CARRASQUILLO 364 14TH STREET 364 14TH STREET BROOKLYN,NY11215	BOARD MEMBER5.00	0
EDUARDO CASTELL 364 14TH STREET 364 14TH STREET BROOKLYN,NY11215	BOARD MEMBER5.00	0
DAN LEBOWITZ 364 14TH STREET 364 14TH STREET BROOKLYN,NY11215	BOARD MEMBER5.00	0
EDUARDO J MARTI 364 14TH STREET 364 14TH ST BROOKLYN,NY11215	BOARD MEMBER5.00	0
LEONOR E RODRIGUEZ 364 14TH STREET 364 14TH STREET BROOKLYN,NY11215	BOARD MEMBER5.00	0

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Part VOther Information(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V

Yes

Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................

Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions). ..........................

35a

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If ‘No,’ provide an explanation in Schedule O.

35b

Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.

35c

Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................

37a

Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet

37a

Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................

37b

38a

Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were

any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..

38a

If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .

38b

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......

39a

Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....

39b

40a

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:

section 4911 bullet

; section 4912 bullet

; section 4955 bullet

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ......

40b

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958... bullet

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization.................... bullet

All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. ......................

40e

41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet

42aThe organization's books are in care of bullet

ERIC OBERSTEIN Telephone no. bullet

(718) 788-5464

Located at bullet

364 14TH STREET
BROOKLYN,NY ZIP + 4 bullet

11215

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?

Yes

42b

If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?

42c

If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet

43 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041Check here ....... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year.... bullet

Yes

44a

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of

Form 990-EZ.................................

44a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form990-EZ.............................

44b

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........

44c

If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanationin Schedule O................................

44d

45a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of
section 512(b)(13)?............................

45a

45b

Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form990-EZ (see instructions).....................

45b

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Yes

Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............

Part VI

Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ...........

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ....

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ................. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000.......... bullet

Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE:All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ..................... Yes No

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid preparer use only

Print/type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

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Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions ......... bullet

YesNo

Form 990-EZ (2011)

Additional Data

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Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ALLIANCE INC

Employer identification number

26-0670214

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches. section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of

its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses

acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. Seesection 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Other

By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).

If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box ..................................................

Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the
following persons?

(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)

Yes

and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................

11g(i)

(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................

11g(ii)

(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................

11g(iii)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?		(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?		(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?		(vii) Amount of support?
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of support?


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11	Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.) ..................

First Five Years If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.......................................... right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f)) .........

Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2011. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ...................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2010. If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization .................................................. right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization .............................................. right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	131,424	88,302	155,869	301,997	127,621	805,213
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......		45,239	15,524	12,752	5,843	79,358
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.	131,424	133,541	171,393	314,749	133,464	884,571
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.		40,239				40,239
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..		40,239				40,239
8	Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						844,332

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2007	(b) 2008	(c) 2009	(d) 2010	(e) 2011	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	131,424	133,541	171,393	314,749	133,464	884,571
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13	Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).	131,424	133,541	171,393	314,749	133,464	884,571

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) .........

95.450 %

Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

94.640 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) ......

0 %

Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests—2011. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Part IV

Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2011

Open to Public
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Name of the organization

THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ALLIANCE INC

Employer identification number

26-0670214

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
OTHER EXPENSES	FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16	EXPENSES BANK CHARGES 62 BUS REGISTRATION FEES 61 CD EXPENSE 880 COMMISSIONS 900 CONTRACT FEES 38,815 DUES AND FEES 50 EQUIP RENTAL 491 HALL RENTAL 1,389 MARKETING 2,270 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 473 MISC EXPENSE 3,050 OFFICE EXP 2,375 OFFICE SUPPLIES 696 POSTAGE 428 PRINTING EXP 578 PUBLICITY 20 RECORDING EXP 1,000 RENT EXP 390 SHOW EXP 2,467 SOUND EQUIP 250 SUPPLIES 397 TELEPHONE 375 TRAVEL EXP 7,533 TRAVEL TO CUBA 5,800 TRAVEL AND MEETINGS 219 TRAVEL LICENSES 1,016 UNION FEES 200 TOTAL 72,185
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE	FORM 990-EZ, PART III	THE AFRO-LATIN JAZZ ALLIANCE IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE MUSIC AND HERITAGE OF BIG BAND LATIN JAZZ, SUPPORTING ITS PERFORMANCE FOR NEW AUDIENCES, AND EDUCATING YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE UNDERSTANDING AND PERFORMANCE OF THIS IMPORTANT TREASURE.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT	FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28	PERFORMANCE THERE EXISTS A LARGE AND UNIQUE REPERTOIRE WITHIN THE BIG BAND GENRE THAT REQUIRES MUSICIANS WHO ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT LATIN RHYTHMS, CLAVE, AND AFRICAN-BASED PERCUSSION INSTRUMENTS, AS WELL AS MODERN JAZZ AND SWING. THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA (ALJO) PERFORMS COMPOSITIONS OF THE MASTERS SUCH AS MACHITO, TITO PUENTE, CHICO O'FARRILL, ASTOR PIAZZOLA, ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIM, HERMETO PASCOAL, AND OTHERS, AND KEEPS THIS CULTURALLY RICH TRADITION ALIVE BY CONTINUING TO COMMISSION NEW WORKS. THE ALJO IS CURRENTLY IN ITS FOURTH SEASON IN RESIDENCE AT SYMPHONY SPACE ON MANHATTAN'S UPPER WEST SIDE, WHERE IT CONTINUES TO PERFORM THE FULL RANGE OF AFRO LATIN JAZZ FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD. THE ALJO ALSO PERFORMS NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY TO CRITICAL ACCLAIM, AND IT HAS RECORDED THREE ALBUMS TO DATE, HIGHLIGHTING THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ CANON AS WELL AS NEW WORKS BY AN ASSORTMENT OF COMPOSERS.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT	FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29	EDUCATION CURRENTLY IN ITS FIFTH ACADEMIC YEAR, THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ACADEMY OF MUSIC (ALJAM) IS AN IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCY PROGRAM DEDICATED TO PROVIDING INSTRUMENT AND ENSEMBLE INSTRUCTION TO UNDER-PRIVILEGED MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY. ALJAM GIVES STUDENTS THE TOOLS TO DEVELOP THEIR MUSICIANSHIP AND EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH MUSIC. MEMBERS OF THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA AND OTHER MASTER TEACHING ARTISTS FORM A CORE TEACHING TEAM THAT WORKS WITH STUDENTS TWICE A WEEK FOR THE FULL ACADEMIC YEAR. STUDENTS ARE GIVEN INSTRUMENTS TO PRACTICE AND THEY PERFORM FOR THEIR PEERS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES AT ANNUAL CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE ACADEMIC YEAR. ALJAM OPERATES TODAY AT THE BUSINESS OF SPORTS SCHOOL (BOSS) IN MANHATTAN AND THE URBAN ASSEMBLY BRONX STUDIO SCHOOL FOR WRITERS AND ARTISTS IN THE HUNTS POINT NEIGHBORHOOD OF THE SOUTH BRONX.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT	FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30	PRESERVATION THE ALJA IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE MUSIC AND HERITAGE OF BIG BAND LATIN JAZZ, AND IT MAINTAINS A WORLD-CLASS COLLECTION OF LATIN JAZZ MUSICAL SCORES AND RECORDINGS. THE ALLIANCE IS ALSO DEEPLY COMMITTED TO ADVANCING THE ART FORM OF AFRO LATIN JAZZ AND ANNUALLY COMMISSIONS NEW WORKS BY SOME OF THE WORLD'S LEADING COMPOSERS. IN THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS THE ALJA HAS COMMISSIONED WORKS AND BIG BAND ARRANGEMENTS BY GABRIEL ALEGRA, DAVID BIXLER, EDMAR CASTANEDA, VIJAY IYER, GUILLERMO KLEIN, PABLO MAYOR, ARTURO O'FARRILL, DAFNIS PRIETO, MICHELE ROSEWOMAN, EMILIO SOLLA, PAPO VAZQUEZ, BILL WARE, MIGUEL ZENN, AND MANY OTHERS.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT	FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31	TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Name:

THE AFRO LATIN JAZZ ALLIANCE INC

EIN: 26-0670214

Person Name	Explanation
JAMES SEELEY
ARTURO OFARRILL
THOMAS KAMBER
SANTOS RIVERA
JANE HOLZKA
DIANNE SYLVESTER
JAMES WACHT
ERIC OBERSTEIN
ROGELLO J CARRASQUILLO
EDUARDO CASTELL
DAN LEBOWITZ
EDUARDO J MARTI
LEONOR E RODRIGUEZ