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Texas Bandmasters Association Inc

EIN 75-1892628 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CONTINUALLY EDUCATE, ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE ITS MEMBERSHIP IN SETTING AND ACHIEVING THE HIGHEST GOALS OF INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC EDUCATION.

Income
$769,670
Spending
$786,340
Spent on programs
55%
Reserves
20.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$120,048, executive di

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

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 20.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    55% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • 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

    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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 December 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 (5)
  1. $422,693 spent. TEXAS BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION IS A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR BAND DIRECTORS IN EDUCATION. THEIR ANNUAL CONVENTION PROVIDES A FORUM FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PEER NETWORKING IN THIS FIELD OF ENDEAVOR. IT ALSO PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR VENDORS OF SHEET MUSIC, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND OTHER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO FAMILIARIZE THIS CONSTITUENCY WITH THEIR OFFERINGS.
  2. THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHES A BOOKLET AND CONVENTION PROGRAMS AND JOURNALS FOR THE CONVENTION GERMANE TO THE PURPOSES OF THE GATHERING. IT ADDRESSES TIMELY TOPICS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES PRIMARILY FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS.
  3. TEXAS BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION, INC. HAS BEEN APPROVED AND REGISTERED AS A CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) PROVIDER BY THE TEXAS STATE BOARD FOR EDUCATION CERTIFICATION. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS CONTINUING EDUCATION CLINICS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CAMPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO IMPROVE THE SKILLS OF MUSIC EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS, RESPECTIVELY.
  4. $8,000 spent. THE MALCOLM HELM SCHOLARSHIP AND ALFRED F. STURCHIO SCHOLARSHIP ARE EACH AWARDED ANNUALLY TO AN OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE WIND OR PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT PLAYER MAJORING IN MUSIC EDUCATION AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN TEXAS. THE RECIPIENT MUST HAVE COMPLETED A MINIMUM OF SIXTY HOURS BY THE END OF THE SPRING SEMESTER WITH A MINIMUM GPA OF 3.0 ON A 4.0 SYSTEM. THE CRITERIA FOR AWARDING THE SCHOLARSHIP ARE MUSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, POTENTIAL SUCCESS IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION, AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES. FAMILY MEMBERS OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD.
  5. THE MALCOLM HELM SCHOLARSHIP AND ALFRED F. STURCHIO SCHOLARSHIP ARE EACH AWARDED ANNUALLY TO AN OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE WIND OR PERCUSSION INSTRUMENT PLAYER MAJORING IN MUSIC EDUCATION AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN TEXAS. THE RECIPIENT MUST HAVE COMPLETED A MINIMUM OF SIXTY HOURS BY THE END OF THE SPRING SEMESTER WITH A MINIMUM GPA OF 3.0 ON A 4.0 SYSTEM. THE CRITERIA FOR AWARDING THE SCHOLARSHIP ARE MUSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS & CONTRIBUTIONS, ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, POTENTIAL SUCCESS IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION, AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES. FAMILY MEMBERS OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS AWARD.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 December 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 September 1983.

    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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