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Briar Woods High School Music Booster Association Bwhsmba

EIN 68-0606984 · Ashburn, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE BOTH FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL SUPPORT TO THE VARIOUS BAND MUSIC PROGRAMS AT BRIAR WOODS HIGH SCHOOL AND TO COORDINATE AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE COMPETITION TRIP.

Income
$264,132
Spending
$271,046
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
150

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

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 123% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 32% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 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. $194,033 spent. THE BRIAR WOODS HIGH SCHOOL BAND MADE A 5 DAY/4 NIGHT TRIP ON APRIL 3RD THROUGH THE 7TH TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA. THE TRIP INCLUDED USE OF LOUDOUN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL BUSES FOR THE DRIVE TO REAGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, COMMERCIAL FLIGHT TO AND FROM ORLANDO, AND ACCOMODATIONS AT THE DISNEY ALL-STAR MUSIC RESORT. THE BAND STUDENTS VISITED THE FOUR DISNEY PARKS, ONE EACH DAY, AND ON THE 4TH DAY, THE STUDENTS RECORDED SEVERAL DISNEY SONGS INSIDE THE DISNEY OFFICIAL MUSIC STUDIO. 98 STUDENTS, 26 CHAPERONES, AND 2 ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL PARTICIPATED IN THE TRIP.
  2. $23,786 spent. THE PURCHASE OF VARIOUS CLOTHING UTILIZED BY THE BAND STUDENTS INCLUDING BAND PROPS USED DURING PERFORMANCE COMPETITIONS FOR THE MARCHING BAND, DRUM LINE, AND DRILL TEAMS. MATCHING SHIRTS FOR THE BAND STUDENTS, BOOSTER PARENTS, JAZZ BAND STUDENTS, PIT CREW VOLUNTEERS, HIGH SCHOOL STAFF, AND MARCHING STUDENTS WERE PURCHASED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
  3. $36,463 spent. PURCHASE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES FOR USE BY THE STUDENTS AND PAYMENT OF COMPETITION FEES AND EXPENSES.
  4. $15,754 spent. VARIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: SCHOLARSHIP - 3,000 EXPENSE DEPRECIATION - 60 EXPENSE MEALS AND SNACKS - 7,971 EXPENSE TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE - 1,723 EXPENSE CONTRACT INSTRUCTORS - 3,000 EXPENSE
  5. VARIOUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING: SCHOLARSHIP - 3,000 EXPENSE DEPRECIATION - 60 EXPENSE MEALS AND SNACKS - 7,971 EXPENSE TRANSPORTATION EXPENSE - 1,723 EXPENSE CONTRACT INSTRUCTORS - 3,000 EXPENSE

Source: Form 990 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 January 2006.

    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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