John Paul Stevens High School Band Boosters Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide a support service organization dedicated to the promotion of John Paul Stevens High School's band program. This promotion shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Stimulate membership activities and create a wider interest in band activities through membership participation, work in harmony with and to provide support for the band students, directors and school officials in pursuance of the band program's mission and objectives, encourage students to pursue careers in music and/or music education. and provide supplemental financial support to enrich the band education program of John Paul Stevens High School.
- Income
- $198,591
- Spending
- $184,686
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 3.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 48%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 70
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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 27 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: 50 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 255 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $43,639 spent. This expense was incurred to provide high school students with professional masterclasses and marching instruction outside of the regular classes that directors of the school hold for students. These additional masterclasses and instruction aide in the betterment of the students' ability to perform and play instruments at the highest level.
- $23,735 spent. This expense was incurred in order to purchase clothing for the band students. The funds are provided by the students as part of their annual band fees. Each student receives a practice jersey, shorts and hydro pack.
- $23,261 spent. This expense was incurred to provide meals to the students during marching band, winter gaurd and other band events. The funds for these meals are provided from the annual band fees each student must pay annually.
- $68,042 spent. Other Expenses are incurred from the end of year banquet, trophies and medals for students throughout the year, equipment and props for the marching band show, and storage and trailer expenses.
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
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on December 15, 2021.
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 June 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 2022.
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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