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Vienna Jammers Percussion Ensemble Inc

EIN 46-1150786 · Vienna, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Vienna Jammers' mission is to educate youth through unique percussion programs, provide a dynamic and diverse experience in the performing arts, nurture the creativity of each child, and enrich the lives within the community. We have been able to resume our planning in our strategic plan after getting back to full staff from last season.

Income
$331,208
Spending
$222,662
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
20.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 83%
Employees
2
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$52,967, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.8 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 33% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 48% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 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. $138,063 spent. EDUCATION: Jammers Camps & Ensemble Rehearsals: The Jammers provided two weeks of instructional summer experience camps open to any student in the surrounding geographic area of Vienna. The Jammers also held weekly rehearsals for six permanent percussion ensembles: Jammers Black, Red, Green, White, Steel, and Advanced Steel. Jammers held monthly rehearsals for an adult group - Jammers Gold. In addition, Jammers held classes for the beginning tech group twice a month and the advanced tech group once a month.
  2. $20,879 spent. PUBLIC PERFORMANCES: During the season, the Jammers performed several pro bono performances for the general public. Highlights included performing at the Halloween Parade on the back of a flatbread trailer for over 10,000 local community members. Jammers Red and Black also traveled to Washington D.C. to perform at Union Stage on the Wharf to a sold-out audience for the second time. Jammers Steel and Advanced Steel performed for the Town of Vienna's Volunteer Reception hosted by the Mayor. All groups finished off their public performance by performing at Viva Vienna on Memorial Day to an estimated audience of 300.
  3. $11,611 spent. THE BIG JAM: Fourth season at Capital One Hall. This performance was the result of applying for and being accepted as one of the 30 non-profit performing arts groups in Fairfax County to be able to perform at this prestigious theater in the Tysons area. This 1500 seat auditorium is outfitted for professional touring groups and partnered with ArtsFairfax to allow a select number of non-profits to perform at a discounted rate. In addition to performing The Big Jam at Capital One Hall, the Jammers also featured Etienne Charles as the guest artist for the Big Jam. Etienne is a world renowned trumpeter and steel pan artist from Trinidad who is currently a professor of jazz studies at the University of Miami. The performance was successful, with over 850 tickets sold, and Jammers Tech/Advanced Tech students were able to work alongside professional counterparts.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending July 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending July 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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