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Pieper Band of Warriors Parent Association

EIN 87-0893939 · San Antonio, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM THROUGH FINANCIAL RESOURCES, VOLUNTEER SERVICE, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. OUR VISION IS TO ENSURE EVERY STUDENT HAS THE OPPORTUNUTY TO ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE THROUGH MUSIC EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE.

Income
$323,037
Spending
$303,647
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 76%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 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 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 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 May 31, 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. $164,499 spent. SUPPORTED THE HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM THROUGH FUNDING FOR BAND SUPPLIES, INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF, CLINICS, MARCHING ACTIVITIES, UNIFORMS, MEALS, LOGISTICS, AND STUDENT AWARDS AND CELEBRATIONS. THESE PROGRAM SERVICES ENHANCED MUSIC EDUCATION, ENCOURAGED STUDENT PARTICIPATION, AND PROVIDED RESOURCES THAT BENEFITED BAND STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
  2. $59,400 spent. SUPPORTED THE COLOR GUARD PROGRAM THROUGH FUNDING FOR CHOREOGRAPHY DESIGN, CUSTOM PERFORMANCE COSTUMES, FLAGS, RIFLES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, COLOR GUARD GEAR, EDUCATIONAL CLINICS, AND OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES. THESE PROGRAM SERVICES ENHANCED STUDENTS' PERFORMANCE SKILLS, LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, AND COMPETITIVE READINESS WHILE EXPANDING ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE BAND STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $77,038 spent. SUPPORTED THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION OF THE BAND'S COMPETITIVE PERFORMANCE PROGRAM BY FUNDING SHOW DESIGN, MUSIC COPYRIGHT LICENSING, PERCUSSION ARRANGEMENTS, LEAD DESIGN, DRILL COMPOSITION, CUSTOM UNIFORMS, AND PERFORMANCE PROPS. THESE PROGRAM SERVICES PROVIDED STUDENTS WITH A HIGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL AND PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE, FOSTERED CREATIVITY AND ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, AND ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMPETITIVE PARTICIPATION AND COMMUNITY PERFORMANCES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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 May 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 November 2021.

    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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