The W T Woodson Cavalier Band Patrons Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Woodson Band Patrons is organized exclusively for the support of the Woodson High School band and Color Guard program at C..G Woodson High School in Fairfax County, VA.. The Woodson High School Band Director is hired by Fairfax County Public Schools, and serves on the Board of Directors of this supporting organization and actively participates in all aspects of the supporting organization activities.
- Income
- $79,812
- Spending
- $91,653
- Reserves
- 16.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 73%
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
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 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 (3)
- $18,969 spent. 5160 Equipment/Flags/Props - Equipment purchased for the rehearsal and performance of the marching band. This includes physical props and electronic sound equipment used by the marching bad for their performance. This expense benefits over 120 student participants in the Marching Band program.
- $9,268 spent. Winterguard Expenses-Expenses related to the execution of the Winterguard program, to include travel expenses, props and uniforms. This expense benefits over 15 students in the Winterguard program.
- $47,003 spent. 5110 Show Design/Drill $9,000
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
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 June 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 January 1984.
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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