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Lanse Creuse High School Central Band Boosters Inc

EIN 14-1864020 · Harrison Twp, MI

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

What it says it does

Fundraising including raffles to support high school music group

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

Reserves
20 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20
It owes 25% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15
Income fell 13% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15
97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

Independent board
25 of 25
5 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5
Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10
Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)

$206,503 spent. The LCHS Band Boosters is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting the award-winning L'Anse Creuse High School Band Program. We organize volunteer efforts and fundraising projects to provide essential support, ensuring the band has what it needs to succeed. A band booster is anyone who supports the band Whether youre a parent, family member, alumni, local business, or community member, if you're helping the band succeed, you're a booster. Boosters volunteer their time, raise funds, and provide the behind-the-scenes support that keeps the music playing. Band boosters make it possible for every student to participate, regardless of their financial situation. We raise funds each year to reduce the cost of Marching Band and other ensembles, ensuring no one is left out. Volunteers and donors provide the equipment, travel, and support needed for the band to perform at its best. When our community comes together, students have the opportunity to grow, perform, and shine. Together, we uphold the tradition of excellence that defines LCHS bands and ensure this legacy continues for future generations.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 December 2025.
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 June 2003.
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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