Thornton Community Band
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To enlighten and entertain the community by providing a continuing opportunity for musicians to perform a variety of band and ensemble music that is challenging and interesting
- Income
- $32,686
- Spending
- $30,116
- Reserves
- 12.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 57%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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 August 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 (1)
- $25,231 spent. Performances of scheduled Fall Winter and Spring Concerts for the Community 725 persons combined. The Fall concert featured guest artist- Joseph Lovinsky horn. Celebrated 17th season! Started Step-Up Instrument program for high school band students in 27J & Adams 12 districts 5 recipients performed at our March concert. Organized the Colorado Community Bands Festival hosted at Metro State which included 10 local community bands performing free concerts all day followed by 3 clinicians working with each group. City of Thornton Winterfest Concert in the Park 250 persons; City of Thornton Rhythm & Reels Summer Concert in the park 200 persons; July 4th concert in the Park - +10,000 persons; Continued partnership with the City of Thornton expanded with the city providing a rehearsal and storage facility at nominal charge to both the Band and the Chorus. TCB Chamber Winds & Big Band Jazz continued regular recitals in Winter Spring & Fall 75 persons each.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending August 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 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 August 2025.
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 2010.
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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