Wasatch & District Pipe Band
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Wasatch & District Pipe Band (WDPB) is a nonprofit, competitive organization based in Bountiful, Utah devoted to: 1) educating its members in Scottish bagpipes, drums, music, and dance, 2) providing a significant contribution to the arts in Utah, and 3) promoting a positive Scottish heritage and culture throughout our community and the Western United States. Our events include concerts, special performances, memorials, parades and pipe band competitions.
- Income
- $80,956
- Spending
- $98,770
- Reserves
- 5.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 62%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 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)
- $6,367 spent. Instruction: 1) As a traditional Scottish bagpipe band, our primary goal is to instruct others on the history, theory, and practice of the Great Highland Bagpipe and Scottish marching drums (snare, tenor, and bass). We do this through small group and private instruction as well as bringing a teaching element to each of our performances. Through instruction of these instruments we are able to not only prolong the life of this art form, but also ensure a more cultural vibrant community. 2) Our primary audience for instruction is youth aged 8-18, and adults aged 19-70, with a desire to learn more about Scottish instruments, culture, or history. While we do not limit who we instruct, most people interested in learning to play Scottish instruments have European ancestry.
- $2,228 spent. Performance: 1) Our second major program is performance. Performance provides those we instruct with an opportunity to practice what they are learning while providing a service to their community. Through performance we are able to expand our instruction beyond those who are learning to play instruments to also instruct community members on the history and culture of Scotland. Performance allows us to connect with our community, give back to those who serve our community (law enforcement, fire fighters, and other public officers), and bring joy in times of sorrow. 2) Our audience for our performances is pretty unlimited. Some of our performances allow us to perform for those who would not otherwise seek out bagpipe music, like when we perform with The Piano Guys. Other times we perform for those who are seeking out all types of world music, like at the Salt Lake Living Traditions Festival. When we march in parades, our audience is an entire community, and when we host our own concert, our audience is those who seek out bagpipe music.
- $78,956 spent. Competition: 1) Our final major program is competition. Most people who see us perform have no idea that bagpipes are a competitive art form. Our bands compete 2-5 times each year and we encourage our band members to compete as soloists. Although winning competitions does have a financial incentive, as an organization, our goal in competing is to use it as a means for improvement. At each competition we receive a critique from the judges that helps us know how we as a band can improve our musical performances. This pushes us to improve our rehearsal, instruction, performance, and competition. 2) Our audience for this program is limited to the musicians who perform and compete with us. Because of the critique we receive from the judges, each of our musicians benefit individually from our competition
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2005.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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