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Francis Howell High School Band Booster Association

EIN 43-1780010 · Saint Charles, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORT AN EXTRA-CURRICULAR HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM.

Income
$210,730
Spending
$201,357
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
0
Volunteers
50

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 54% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 May 31, 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 (3)
  1. $78,692 spent. MARCHING BAND PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL, LOGISTICAL, AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND DURING THE FALL ATHLETIC AND COMPETITIVE SEASON. THIS PROGRAM FUNDS SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION (CLINICIANS AND TECHNICIANS), CUSTOM SHOW DESIGN (MUSIC AND DRILL), UNIFORM ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE, INSTRUMENT PURCHASE AND REPAIR, PROP CONSTRUCTION, AND TRANSPORTATION TO LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND STATE COMPETITIONS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT THE SCHOOLS ARTS CURRICULUM, ENRICHING THE MUSICAL EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND TEAM-BUILDING EXPERIENCES OF APPROXIMATELY 87 STUDENT MUSICIANS AND PERFORMERS.
  2. $50,470 spent. WINTER DRUMLINE PROGRAM (INDOOR PERCUSSION) SUPPORTS THE HIGH SCHOOLS INDOOR PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE DURING THE WINTER AND SPRING COMPETITIVE SEASON. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES PARTICIPATING STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCED MUSICAL, RHYTHMIC, AND VISUAL INSTRUCTION OUTSIDE OF THE TRADITIONAL MARCHING BAND SEASON. FUNDING COVERS SPECIALIZED PERCUSSION COACHING, SPECIALIZED INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT, SHOW DESIGN, COMPETITION REGISTRATION FEES, AND TRAVEL EXPENSES. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS DISCIPLINE, MUSICAL GROWTH, AND COMPETITIVE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR APPROXIMATELY 35 STUDENT PARTICIPANTS.
  3. $35,758 spent. WINTER GUARD PROGRAM SUPPORTS THE HIGH SCHOOLS INDOOR COLOR GUARD ENSEMBLE, A PROGRAM COMBINING DANCE, THEATRICAL CHOREOGRAPHY, AND EQUIPMENT HANDLING (FLAGS, RIFLES, AND SABERS) DURING THE WINTER AND SPRING SEASON. THE PROGRAM FUNDS SPECIALIZED VISUAL AND DANCE INSTRUCTORS, CUSTOM PERFORMANCE COSTUMES, SPECIALIZED PERFORMANCE FLOOR TARPS, CHOREOGRAPHIC DESIGN, COMPETITION ENTRY FEES, AND TRAVEL. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES APPROXIMATELY 18 STUDENTS WITH ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, PHYSICAL FITNESS, AND COMPETITIVE TEAM PERFORMANCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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 November 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2013.

    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 May 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 June 2020.

    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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