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Zephyrus Arts Institute

EIN 82-2902239 · Tulsa, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE LIFE-CHANGING AND DRIVE EACH MEMBER TO DISCOVER THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AS ARTISTS, PERFORMERS AND INDIVIDUALS IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT AND SELF-DISCIPLINE.

Income
$363,091
Spending
$295,759
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 84%
Employees
0
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$21,812, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 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 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 36% 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 September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 9 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

    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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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)
  1. $183,380 spent. ZEPHYRUS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS FOSTERS A SENSE OF UNITY, DISCIPLINE, AND PRIDE AMONGST ITS MEMBERS. PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE LIFE-CHANGING MUSIC AND VISUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS TEAMWORK, DEDICATION, AND TIME MANAGEMENT. DRUM CORPS ENGAGES PARTICIPANTS IN CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC EXPRESSION THAT ENRICHES THE COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE. OPERATIONS SUPPORT LOCAL ECONOMIES AND PROVIDE HIGH-CALIBER PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UNAVAILABLE FOR MANY LOCAL PARTICIPANTS. OVERALL, ZEPHYRUS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS ACTS AS A POWERFUL CATALYST FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, COMMUNITY COHESION, AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT.
  2. $89,503 spent. ZEPHYRUS INDEPENDENT WINTER GUARD HOLD SIGNIFICANT IMPORTANCE AS IT PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH A CREATIVE OUTLET TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH CHOREOGRAPHED PERFORMANCES INVOLVING DANCE, FLAGS, RIFLES, AND SABERS. THIS PROGRAM INSTILLS DISCIPLINE, TEAMWORK, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE IN PARTICIPANTS, NURTURING LIFE SKILLS. COMPETITIONS AND PERFORMANCES SHOWCASE THE TALENTS OF PERFORMERS AND ENTERTAINS AND INSPIRES AUDIENCES, ENRICHING THE CULTURAL FABRIC OF THE COMMUNITY. ZIWG OFFERS A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR PERSONAL GROWTH, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION. ZIWG PROMOTES ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND TEAMWORK WHILE PLAYING A VITAL ROLE IN INDIVIDUAL LIVES AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT.
  3. $21,812 spent. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GRANT

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 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 February 2019.

    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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