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Argyle Band Boosters

EIN 75-2799765 · Argyle, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The mission of the Argyle Band Boosters is to support the Argyle ISD band program by encouraging the growth and development of a high-quality band program that complements and extends the educational options for the students; actively developing and implementing creative avenues, which encourage students to excel through the band program both collectively and individually; Providing financial support for unique projects which promote the band program, but which are outside of school district revenue; Encouraging participation of parents and band students; Cooperating with the Argyle ISD administration, school officials, and band directors in the pursuit of all the success of these objectives.

Income
$342,124
Spending
$324,549
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
4.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 69%
Employees
0
Volunteers
230

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: 85 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 39% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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

Weak: 46 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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 (3)
  1. $187,346 spent. Providing various services and products for band members, including a banquet, props and other items needed for performances, scholarships for band fees, scholarships for lessons, and college scholarships.
  2. $96,643 spent. Provided uniforms to approximately 166 band members, including competition jacket, show t-shirt, 2 pairs of gloves, 2 pairs of socks, compression shirt, compression shorts, shoes, and bag. Approximately 41 students receive full or partial scholarships which cover their uniform fees. The uniforms for the remaining students are included in their dues.
  3. $33,801 spent. As part of the band fees collected from each student, we collect funds to buy meals for every band competition and football game throughout the marching season, then we pay for all of those meals directly. If the football team goes to the playoffs, the Argyle ISD reimburses us for meals after the fact. The meals are for approximately 560 (166 high school students and 394 middle school) students for 14 football games and 12 competitions, or approximately 6,000 meals provided.

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 November 2001.

    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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