The Foundation, a 501©(3) nonprofit organization, was established with the following mission:
“To promote, preserve, perpetuate and encourage the music, arts, culture and heritage of communities in Louisiana through festivals, programs and other cultural, educational, civic and economic activities.”
To that end, the Foundation has developed numerous programs and assets. Click here to learn more about them, and here to contribute to the Foundation’s efforts.
The Jazz & Heritage Foundation has a dedicated, full-time staff to carry out the work of the organization. The staff is overseen by a large and diverse Board of Directors and Advisory Council, whose members represent the many communities and cultures to be found in our city.