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Monta Vista High School Music Boosters

EIN 77-0010115 · Cupertino, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair68 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORT AND PROVIDE ENRICHMENT TO ALL MUSIC PROGRAMS AT MONTE VISTA HIGH SCHOOL. RECRUIT AND MAINTAIN AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP OF PARENTS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE ALL ASPECTS OF THE MVHS MUSIC PROGRAM.OFFER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THE MVHS MUSIC PROGRAM, INCLUDING MUSIC SPECIALISTS, AND PURCHASE OF MUSIC, OUTSIDE CLINICIANS, CHOIR UNIFORMS, INSTRUMENTS, EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES, ETC.PROVIDE LOGISTICAL SUPPPORT TO ALL MUSIC PROGRAMS AT MVHS THROUGH VOLUNTEER TIME AND LABOR AS NEEDED.

Income
$695,325
Spending
$696,989
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0
Volunteers
60

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 68 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 86% 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, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 11 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, 2026, 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. $419,199 spent. SUPPORTED CHOIR PERFORMANCE TRIP TO NEW YORK. SUPPORTED PERFORMANCE AND COMPETITION TRIPS WITHIN CALIFORNIA FOR NON-CURRICULUM PROGRAMS.
  2. $274,639 spent. COMPLETED SUCCESSFUL SEASONS FOR ALL MAJOR PROGRAMS WITH RESPECTIVE TOP PLACEMENTS IN COMPETITIONS. SUPPORTED THE BUILDING OF A TIGHT-KNIT COMMUNITY OF HIGH PERFORMING MUSICAL STUDENTS.
  3. BUILT COMMUNITY FOR MORE THAN SEVENTY MUSIC FAMILIES THROUGH COMMUNICATIONS, BANQUETS AND POST-CONCERT RECEPTIONS. FUNDED ROUTINE INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. FUNDED PURCHASE OF NEW INSTRUMENTS AND REFURBISHED INSTRUMENTS. FUNDED CLINICIANS,UNIFORMS AND FOOD, AND PROVIDED LOGISTICAL SUPPORT FOR MAJOR PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2026, 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 November 6, 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 2026.

    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 April 1984.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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