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Boswell Band Boosters Inc

EIN 31-1531590 · Saginaw, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE BOSWELL BAND BOOSTERS IS: 1) TO PROMOTE PARENTAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE STUDENT'S ACTIVITIES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND OBJECTIVES IN THE BAND PROGRAM; 2) TO SECURE CLOSER CONTACT BETWEEN PARENTS, STUDENTS, AND BAND DIRECTORS; 3) TO PROMOTE MUSIC CULTURE IN THE COMMUNITY BY FOSTERING CONCERT ATTENDANCE AND PUBLIC SUPPORT OF BAND ACTIVITIES, THEREBY RENDERING MORAL SUPPORT TO THE STUDENTS; AND 4) TO RENDER FINANCIAL AID IN AREAS NECESSARY FOR REALIZING THE OBJECTIVE OF THE BOSWELL BAND.

Income
$359,452
Spending
$371,981
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 60%
Employees
0
Volunteers
80

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2024, 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

    8 of 8 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 July 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $85,396 spent. INSTRUCTORS/TECHNICIANS/CLINICIANS - INDIVIDUALS ARE HIRED TO WORK WITH SMALL GROUPS OF STUDENTS. THESE INDIVIDUALS OFTEN HAVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AS EDUCATORS AND/OR MUSICIANS. THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES 50 OR MORE INSTRUCTORS EACH SCHOOL YEAR.
  2. $48,631 spent. SHOW PROPS AND DESIGN - DESIGNERS ARE PROFESSIONAL CREATIVES WHO CREATE THE STORYLINE, MUSIC, AND VISUAL AESTHETICS OF THE BAND'S PRODUCTIONS. SHOW PROPS ARE THE PHYSICAL ITEMS THAT ARE USED DURING THE PRODUCTION, SUCH AS MATS, BACKGROUNDS, AND STAGES. A TYPICAL PRODUCTION HAS 25 OR MORE PROPS.
  3. $37,371 spent. UNIFORMS - THESE ARE THE ITEMS THAT STUDENTS WEAR DURING THE PRODUCTION AND INCLUDES ARM BANDS, HEADWEAR, OUTERWEAR, UNDER GARMENTS, GLOVES, SHOES, AND DECORATIVE PIECES. THE ORGANIZATION OFTEN CREATES UNIFORMS FOR 50-200 STUDENTS.
  4. $196,456 spent. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, STUDENTS OF THE BOSWELL HIGH SCHOOL BAND OF GOLD PARTICIPATE IN WELL OVER 100 PERFORMANCES THAT ARE EITHER IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, THE GREATER DALLAS-FORT WORTH AREA, AT VARIOUS VENUES AROUND TEXAS, OR EVEN OUTSIDE OF TEXAS. THESE ARE THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSPORTING, FEEDING, AND HOUSING OVER 200 STUDENTS AS THEY PERFORM, IN ADDITION TO THE COST OF STAGING THE HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTIONS THAT WE DO.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 July 2024.

    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 February 1998.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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