Parents of Performing Students Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Stoughton POPS exists to support and enhance the performing arts programs within the Stoughton Public Schools. Through fundraising, outreach, and community engagement, the organization provides financial and logistical support for music, drama, and related arts activities. POPS ensures students have access to enriching experiences such as concerts, competitions, workshops, and scholarships, while also assisting with equipment, travel, and recognition events. All efforts are aimed at fostering artistic growth, student achievement, and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.
- Income
- $40,960
- Spending
- $41,207
- Reserves
- 26.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 51%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $25,641 spent. Support Stoughton High School marching band, winter percussion and winter guard (100 students) with sound equipment, instrument maintenance, props, student recognition, awards banquet, uniforms, transportation to holiday parades
- $6,419 spent. Sponsored events and awards to celebrate student achievements and foster team building (100+ middle and high school students in band, chorus, marching band, jazz band, color guard and drama).
- $4,500 spent. Provide scholarships to 7 graduating seniors and to 5 students attending summer music programs
- $1,700 spent. Sponsored skill building workshops for jazz band and color guard (40+ students)
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on January 15, 2018.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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