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Bartlesville Band and Orchestra Booster Club Inc

EIN 73-1095243 · Bartlesville, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE BARTLESVILLE BAND AND ORCHESTRA BOOSTER CLUB IS A GROUP OF PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THE BARTLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAMS AND ASSOCIATED AUXILIARY GROUPS BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT.

Income
$40,763
Spending
$44,560
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
29.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 83%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

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

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

Governance

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 83% 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

    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

    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 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 (2)
  1. $44,560 spent. THE BOOSTER CLUB PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FOR THE BARTLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM. WE PURCHASE MUSIC AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE BAND, WE HELP WITH UNIFORM FITTING AND ALTERATIONS, PREPARE AND SERVE MEALS TO THE STUDENTS DURING MARCHING SEASON AND AT CONTESTS, RUN THE CONCESSION STAND AT ALL HOME FOOTBALL GAMES, PROVIDE VOLUNTEERS DURING CONCERT SEASON FOR CONTESTS AND PERFORMANCES, PLAN AND PRODUCE A BANQUET AT THE END OF THE YEAR TO CELEBRATE THE YEAR AND WE PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE AND PRIVATE LESSONS.
  2. THE BOOSTER CLUB PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT FOR THE BARTLESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA PROGRAM. WE PURCHASE MUSIC AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE ORCHESTRA, WE HELP WITH UNIFORM FITTING AND ALTERATIONS, PREPARE AND SERVE MEALS TO THE STUDENTS DURING CONTESTS, PROVIDE CHAPERONES, PLAN AND PRODUCE A BANQUET AT THE END OF THE YEAR TO CELEBRATE THE YEAR AND WE PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE AND PRIVATE LESSONS.

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 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 June 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 December 1980.

    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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