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Freedom Band Foundation of Los Angeles

EIN 20-0210118 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Support adult musicians who wish to perform band music, organize rehearsals, and schedule concerts and peformances by members

Income
$62,688
Spending
$64,774
Reserves
15.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 66%

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

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 (9)
  1. $8,999 spent. Presented concert on April 13 at Immanuel Presbyterian Church attendance of 190
  2. $10,480 spent. Presented free Concert May 11 at Heart of Los Angeles attendance 65
  3. $2,000 spent. May 18 30-piece Marching Band performance in Long Beach Pride Parade
  4. $2,000 spent. June 1 30-piece Marching Band performance in West Hollywood Pride Parade
  5. $2,000 spent. June 8 30-piece Marching Band performance in Los Angeles Pride Parade
  6. $10,225 spent. Presented concert June 15 at Huntington Gallery and Gardens in San Marino attendance 125
  7. $8,255 spent. Presented free concert at Motion Picture and TV Retirement Home in Woodland Hills on June 21. Attendance 100
  8. $10,435 spent. Presented concert on November 11 at Alex Theatre in Glendale attendance 210
  9. $11,000 spent. Presented concert with 65 musicians at Huntington Library on December 18. Attendance 90

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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 December 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 October 2003.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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