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Premier Lone Star Wind Orchestra

EIN 20-4836314 · Dallas, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Music changing lives in North Texas and beyond through inspired collaborations, exceptional mentoring of musicians, unforgettable performances and inclusive community engagement.

Income
$278,040
Spending
$232,711
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 51%
Employees
2
Volunteers
20

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

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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 (2)
  1. $132,967 spent. Band Programs:Band Programs: LSWO Groups performed Eight (7) in-person concerts during the 2024-2025 Season. The Lone Star Wind Orchestra presented Three (3) concerts at Moody Performance Hall in Dallas, TX, One (1) chamber concert in Richardson, TX, and One (1) concert at the Arkansas Bandmasters Convention in Fort Smith, AR. The Lone Star Youth Winds presented Two (2) concerts at Moody Performance Hall in Dallas, TX. LSWO also performed "Pop Up" concerts around the Dallas community. LSWO Groups reached 1,844 patrons participating in in-person North Texas concerts. This featured 734 complimentary tickets including 352 free tickets to artistically underserved North Texas-area students through Lone Star Kids. Additionally, LSWO Groups reached 500 concertgoers at Arkansas Bandmasters. LSWO received 57,860 YouTube views during the 2024-2025 season.
  2. $69,390 spent. Education Programs: LSWO offers development programs for young band members seeking additional challenges. The Lone Star Youth Winds, with 72 members, had two DFW performances after weeks of professionally condensed rehearsals and masterclasses. The program has reached over 900 students since its beginnings. The LSWO started a new partnership with Trinity Basin School in Dallas to establish a weekly after school percussion program; and started a new chamber music mentorship program which serves over 60 students in Richardson ISD. The LSWO awarded Three (3) exceptional high school band seniors a Music Changing Lives Scholarship ($1,000 each) through a competitive application process.

Source: Form 990 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 December 2006.

    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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