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Hart County Band Parents

EIN 46-3046561 · Munfordville, KY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Section 1: To assist the band program of Hart County Schools, its directors, and students. Section 2: To encourage parents and supporting organizations to promote the ideals of good sportsmanship, honesty, loyalty, and courage as so designed to build character of the participating students and bring credit to the community. Section 3: To raise monies through various fundraising events for the benefit of Hart County Schools' band program

Income
$64,795
Spending
$62,278
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 85%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 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 4% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (5)
  1. $3,496 spent. Winter Programs - Competitive performance groups WINDS and GUARDS. Regional competitions in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana allowing students to march and perform during Winter season.
  2. $8,322 spent. Marching Band - Enabling group to compete across Kentucky in competitions, including State level. Practice expenses, travel, registrations, props, color guard expenses, and other support (food, music folders, etc). Includes performance instruction expenses.
  3. $2,174 spent. Band Camp - Provide musical and marching training to all 50 students. Includes musical instruction expenses.
  4. $2,611 spent. Band Banquet - Celebration of program accomplishments for the year. All students receive recognition, plaques, certificates, and/or patches (put on school jackets)
  5. $2,691 spent. Concert Band - enable group to provide 3 community concerts, and receive KY State assessment. Participation in Honor band ensembles and solo & ensembles assessments.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 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 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 June 2025.

    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 2014.

    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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