Perry Band Boosters of Stark County Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THIS CORPORATION IS FORMED AS A NON-PROFIT ENTITY THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO BENEFIT BANDS OF PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLS OF STARK COUNTY, OHIO. PROCEEDS GENERATED WILL BE USED FOR THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE BAND PROGRAM, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO PURCHASE OF INSTRUMENTS AND UNIFORMS AND TO PAY EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH COMPETITION AND TRAVEL THERETO.
- Income
- $86,516
- Spending
- $60,414
- Reserves
- 30.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 37%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 30.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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 May 31, 2026, 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)
- $58,783 spent. TO FOSTER AND MAINTAIN AN ENTHUSIASTIC AND SUPPORTING INTEREST IN THE VARIOUS PHASES OF THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM OF THE PERRY LOCAL SCHOOLS, AND TO ENCOURAGE THE PARENTS OF THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING TO GIVE THESE PROGRAMS THEIR FIRM SUPPORT. TO LEND ALL POSSIBLE SUPPORT, BOTH MORAL AND FINANCIAL, TO THE GENERAL AND SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM, AND TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZATION WHICH WILL PROMOTE THE GENERAL ACTIVITIES OF THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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 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 November 6, 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 May 2026.
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 2008.
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 November 4, 2026.
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