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Pioneer Drum and Bugle Corps Inc

EIN 23-7424374 · Milwaukee, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood79 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

PIONEER IS A NON-PROFIT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION BASED IN MILWAUKEE, WI, AND THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF THE PERFORMING ARTS, IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING ADOLESCENT ACHIEVEMENT TOWARDS THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN ALL AREAS OF THEIR LIVES. PIONEER PREPARES AND INSPIRES YOUNG ADULTS TO SERVE AS LEADERS AND ROLE MODELS FOR THEIR PEERS BY MAINTAINING A STRONG EMPHASIS ON INSTILLING POSITIVE LEADERSHIP TRAITS AND PRINCIPLES, THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUAL MORAL CHARACTER, GOAL SETTING AND TEACHING THE IMPORTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND MAINTAINING A STRONG WORK ETHIC. PIONEER WILL ENSURE A STRONG FAMILY ENVIRONMENT THAT UNIQUELY BENEFITS ITS MEMBERSHIP AS A RESULT OF THE DISCIPLINE DERIVED FROM THE STUDY OF THE PERFORMANCE ARTS, AND DAILY EXPOSURE TO LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT DEVELOP IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS, THEREBY ENHANCING THE MEMBER'S POSITIVE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL MEMBERS THE COMMUNITY. WITH A FOCUS ON PERFORMING ARTS, AND PROMOTING A FUNDAMENTAL CO

Income
$27,707
Spending
$62,083
Reserves
19.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 100%

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

Financial health

Good: 79 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 124% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 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 September 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 (1)
  1. $40,571 spent. EXPENSES REPRESENT SUPPORT SPENT ON LOCAL MUSIC GROUPS AND BUILDING UP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE OF THE GROUP

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 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 September 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 1964.

    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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