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Rouse Band Boosters Inc

EIN 26-3292442 · Cedar Park, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT THE ROUSE HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM

Income
$365,781
Spending
$328,846
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 48%
Employees
0
Volunteers
120

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (3)
  1. $149,848 spent. FUNDED ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL TO SUPPLEMENT BAND STAFF. THE ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL INCLUDED MARCHING AND COLOR GUARD TECHNICIANS, MUSICAL CLINICIANS, VISITING JUDGES, AND MASTERCLASS TEACHERS. THE BOOSTERS ALSO FUNDED COSTUMES, PROPS, MUSIC, AND EQUIPMENT FOR TEN (10) REGULAR SEASON FOOTBALL GAMES, AS WELL AS AN ADDITIONAL TWO PLAYOFF FOOTBALL GAMES, AND SIX (6) CONTESTS DURING THE 2024 FALL SEASON. THE BOOSTERS ALSO SUPPORTED COMPETITIVE WINTERGUARD TEAMS AND THE CONCERT AND MUSICAL UIL WINTER SEASONS.
  2. $54,624 spent. IN THE FALL OF 2024, THE ROUSE BAND BOOSTERS FUNDED AND SERVED MEALS FOR OVER 250 PERSONNEL AT MULTIPLE EVENTS INCLUDING FOOTBALL GAMES, BAND COMPETITIONS, AND OTHER BAND-RELATED EVENTS. DEPENDING ON THE LENGTH OF THE EVENT, SOME EVENTS REQUIRED THE BOOSTERS TO PROVIDE MULTIPLE MEALS AND SNACKS. THE 250 PERSONNEL INCLUDED STUDENTS, DIRECTORS, AND VARIOUS SUPPLEMENTAL BAND STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS.
  3. $22,433 spent. IN THE SPRING 2025, THE BOOSTERS PROVIDED DECORATIONS FOR THE SPRING CONCERT. BOOSTERS ALSO PROVIDED A CELEBRATORY MEAL FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR DIRECTORS WHO WERE SELECTED FOR ALL STATE BANDS AND PERFORMED IN SAN ANTONIO. THIS IS A HUGE HONOR FOR STUDENTS AND THE BOOSTERS WANTED TO REWARD THEIR HARD WORK AND SUCCESS. IN MAY, THE BOOSTERS CARRIED ON THE TRADITION OF SECURING A VENUE, PLANNING AND DECORATING FOR THE ANNUAL END-OF-YEAR BANQUET. AT THE BANQUET, THE BOOSTERS PRESENTED GIFTS TO OUTGOING SENIORS AND RECOGNIZED VARIOUS STUDENTS FOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. OVER 300 ATTENDEES AND HONORED GUESTS ENJOYED THE CELEBRATION BY DANCING TO MUSIC PLAYED BY A HIRED DJ.

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 March 2010.

    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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