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Wayne Music Club Inc

EIN 31-6084174 · Huber Heights, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE WAYNE MUSIC CLUB IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE INTENT OF FURTHERING THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE WAYNE HIGH SCHOOL BANDS. THE WMC PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND VOLUNTEER TIME IN A WORKING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BAND STAFF TO ENHANCE THE SUCCESS AND EDUCATIONAL VALUE OF THE BAND PROGRAM.

Income
$174,520
Spending
$142,556
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
48.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 93%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 48.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 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 (5)
  1. $76,543 spent. ANNUAL BAND CAMP AVAILABLE TO HIGH SCHOOL BAND MEMBERS EACH AUGUST TO PREPARE THEM FOR PERFORMANCES.
  2. $36,317 spent. ASSIST IN THE PURCHASE OF INSTRUMENTS FOR USE BY THE BAND.
  3. ALLOW BAND MEMBERS TO TAKE TRIPS AS A GROUP.
  4. $25,850 spent. BANQUETS, COMPETITIONS, PARADE PARTICIPATION, AND OTHER GROUP ACTIVITIES PROVIDED TO HIGH SCHOOL BAND MEMBERS.
  5. BANQUETS, COMPETITIONS, PARADE PARTICIPATION, AND OTHER GROUP ACTIVITIES PROVIDED TO HIGH SCHOOL BAND MEMBERS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on September 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on September 15, 2012.

    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 April 2026.

    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 November 2013.

    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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