Whitewater High School Band Boosters Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO WHITEWATER HIGH SCHOOL BAND FOR INSTRUCTION, MUSIC ARRANGEMENT AND BAND COMPETITIONS.
- Income
- $231,209
- Spending
- $222,869
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- 4.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 4.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 32% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 21 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 12 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
0 of 250 of 0 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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)
- $40,772 spent. The organization supported the high school marching band by funding student travel and participation in the Bands of America (BOA) Regional Competition in Nashville, Tennessee. This program provides advanced music education, performance training, and competitive experience that aligns directly with the organization's exempt purpose of promoting music education. Accomplishments: Funded travel, lodging, transportation, and logistical expenses enabling students to participate in a nationally recognized Bands of America competition. Provided all students, regardless of financial need, equitable access to a high-quality educational performance opportunity. Supported experiences that enhanced musical proficiency, teamwork, discipline, and personal development through national adjudication.
- $26,404 spent. The organization funded instructional staff, training, and materials for the high school color guard program. This program provides students with artistic performance education integrated with the marching band curriculum. Accomplishments: Provided choreography, technique training, and performance instruction by qualified instructional staff. Purchased or maintained equipment necessary for instruction. Enabled students to participate in performances and competitions that develop physical coordination, teamwork, creativity, and artistic expression. artistic expression.
- $9,971 spent. Description: The organization supported the winter guard program by funding competition fees, costumes, equipment, choreography, and instructional staff for the indoor season. Accomplishments: Enabled student performers to participate in regional winter guard circuits, providing additional educational and competitive opportunities outside the marching season. Funded choreography, props, rehearsal resources, and instructors specializing in winter guard performance. Enhanced student skill development in dance, equipment technique, and artistic interpretation through structured training and adjudicated events.
- $95,753 spent. ALL OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending May 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2004.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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