Plano Senior High School Band Boosters
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To further develop the music ability and foster musical passion of approximately 150 high school band students.
- Income
- $220,905
- Spending
- $183,333
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 9.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 52%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 100
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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% 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: 62 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $98,194 spent. The organization supports the Band program's annual expenses for Music professionals and the Marching Band show. Professional musicians from a variety of performing organizations and private lesson teachers are hired to work with the students in sectional workshops for each instrument group as well as providing instruction in clinics, masterclasses and other special instruction opportunities. The professionals working with these smaller, specific instrument groups helps to further the knowledge and technique of the students' musical abilities, and provides reinforcement and affirmation. The students are also tested frequently to measure their improvement. In supporting the Marching Band show, the organization assists with the fees associated with creating custom music arrangements, marching drill design, choreography, props and associated expenses from July through November.
- $35,697 spent. The band programs include additional in-depth programs for the percussion students to fine tune and enhance their techniques. Percussion is the heartbeat of the band and attends camps and instruction throughout the year to help improve their musical ability and fine tune their techniques and synchronization.
- $28,415 spent. The Color Guard and Winter Guard programs add color and artistry to the marching show. The Organization supports the Color Guard by funding instruction, choreography, contests, equipment, camps and meals throughout the year.
- $21,027 spent. The organization's other expenses include administrative expenses, the end of year band banquet, supporting the jazz program and coordinating a trip to a local Drum Corps International contest in the summer (a professional, touring, competitive marching band and color guard organization).
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
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 October 13, 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 2026.
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 October 1990.
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 October 21, 2026.
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