Tri Town Band Boosters Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The primary exempt purpose of the Tri Town Band Boosters is to operate for the charitable scientific literary educational and other purposes described in Section 501c3 of the IRS Code. In furtherance of such purposes the Corporation shall engage in programs and activities to support and enhance the band and guard programs for students of Lake Central High School.
- Income
- $109,880
- Spending
- $100,768
- Reserves
- 26 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 54%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 December 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 (3)
- $23,450 spent. The Tri-Town Band Boosters have supported the band and guard program by providing uniforms and props for the fall and winter seasons. Without our assistance these costs would have been passed on to the students potentially raising their school fees. This service has directly benefited around 120 students.
- $71,983 spent. The Tri-Town Band Boosters have supported the band and guard program in traveling to compete and perform with numerous school bands across Indiana Illinois and Ohio including Bands of America and the Indiana State School Music Association ISSMA. Transportation arrangements involve coach buses for longer trips and covering gas costs for the semi-truck carrying students equipment uniforms and props benefiting around 120 students.
- $5,335 spent. The Tri-Town Band Boosters support the band and guard program by providing volunteer support for approximately 120 students. This additional help is crucial in offering students the necessary support to learn grow and succeed enabling more individualized attention through additional instructors.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 December 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 November 1994.
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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