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Ponaganset Music Parents Association Inc

EIN 05-0392417 · N Scituate, RI

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The organizations primary exempt purpose is to support the Ponaganset High School Music Department and its student in the pursuit of musical excellence and in sharing the fruits of these efforts with the community. The organization runs fundraising events to pay for the annual music festival competition. The students compete against other schools around the country and funds are needed to provide adequate travel arrangements and safety of our students. The organization also provides college scholarships to graduating seniors who plan to pursue their music education further.

Income
$83,232
Spending
$80,847
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 81%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (7)
  1. $74,190 spent. Band and Chorus Music Festival costs: Music Directors organize attendance and student performance in a competitive music festival. Costs include participation in the festival student travel costs and costs needed to provide adult chaperones. Number of students range from 40-120 each year.
  2. $995 spent. Music concert costs:The Band and Chorus students hold 6 concerts per year. The organization pays for police and fire presence in case of emergencies. Costs also include credit card fees and concession supplies. Attendance at each concert is typically 100-200 people.
  3. $1,669 spent. Student uniforms: The organization pays for new uniforms as well as cleaning and altering of existing uniforms for the students. Number ranges from 40-120 each year.
  4. $125 spent. Instrument repairs
  5. $563 spent. College scholarships awarded
  6. $1,209 spent. Student and Music Director recognition awards
  7. $2,097 spent. Supplies postage miscellaneous

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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