Patron
$500–$999 / year
Full ISJAC membership across every program we run.
- Name listing on our website and event programs
- Advance notice of notable announcements and programs
ISJAC commissions new work, awards prizes, and trains the next generation of jazz arrangers and composers. Your gift powers it.
Tax-deductible donation to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
On the next page, you’ll choose which program your gift supports, optionally cover processing fees, and confirm one-time or monthly.
We pay composers and arrangers to write new music — and pay performers to premiere it.
Annual prizes recognize emerging and established voices in jazz writing — finalist composition fees and Launchpad mentorship are funded by donations.
Masterclasses, the Launchpad reading program, Duly Noted, and Jazz Composers Present develop the next generation of writers.
The Patrons Circle is ISJAC’s sustained giving program for donors who want a closer relationship with the field. Patrons make ISJAC’s Honors Celebration, educational programs, and composer commissions possible — and receive recognition and access in return.
$500–$999 / year
Full ISJAC membership across every program we run.
$1,000–$2,015 / year
Invitation to a VIP reception at the next Jazz Composers’ Symposium.
$2,016–$4,999 / year
Recognition as a consortium participant for the Next Decade Commission, premiered at the ISJAC Honors Celebration.
$5,000–$9,999 / year
Recognition as a named sponsor for a specific ISJAC program, Symposium artist session, or event.
501(c)(3)
Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law. EIN: 81-1134313.
Founded 2016
Founded in 2016 by a coalition of arrangers and composers.
Volunteer board
Governed by a volunteer board.
Meet the board
Where money goes
Every gift directly funds ISJAC’s commissions, prizes, education, and convening.
Yes. ISJAC is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 81-1134313). Your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by U.S. law.
Donations fund commissions, prizes, and educational programs. On PayPal’s donation page you can also choose which program your gift supports.
Yes — anytime. Sign in to your PayPal account and cancel the recurring billing agreement from your PayPal dashboard. We can also help — email admin@isjac.org.
On the next page, you’ll have the option to add a small amount that covers PayPal’s processing fees so 100% of your intended gift reaches ISJAC. It’s optional and donor-controlled.
Yes — please email admin@isjac.org with the honoree or memorial name and any notification address. We can send an acknowledgment card on your behalf.
Yes — see Compose your Legacy below for stock-transfer instructions, our DAF advisor letter, and planned-giving information. For gifts above $25,000, please email admin@isjac.org so we can acknowledge properly.
Yes — automatically by email from PayPal, usually within a few minutes of your donation completing. The receipt includes everything the IRS requires for written acknowledgment of a charitable contribution. If you don’t see it within an hour, please check your spam folder, then email admin@isjac.org and we’ll help.
As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, ISJAC is eligible for many employers’ matching programs. Contact your HR department about eligibility and send matching gift forms to admin@isjac.org.
ISJAC offers a variety of ways for interested companies and brands to engage with our members. Customizable annual, program-specific, and event sponsorships are available.
Place an ad in the ISJAC Score, our newsletter to an audience of more than 2,000. Ad specs: 400×400 pixels, color, with hyperlinks. Graphics due by the 1st of the month.
ISJAC welcomes inquiries about funding or endowing NEW commissions or prizes, including the opportunity for NAMING Rights as well as discussions of planned giving in wills & trusts. To take this step to be incredibly impactful to the global jazz community, reach out to us at admin@isjac.org.