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Kenton Ridge-Northridge Band Parents Association

EIN 90-0747326 · Springfield, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE KENTON RIDGE NORTHRIDGE BAND PARENTS ASSOCIATION WAS FORMED TO SUPPORT THE MUSIC PROGRAMS AT KENTON RIDGE, NORTHRIDGE, AND ROLLING HILLS SCHOOLS IN THE NORTHEASTERN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT IN CLARK COUNTY, OHIO AND TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATORS SO THAT THE YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY CAN EXPERIENCE LIFELONG LESSONS OF TEAM WORK AND GAIN THE ABILITY TO FACE EVERYDAY CHALLENGES.

Income
$76,329
Spending
$81,487
Reserves
3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%

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

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 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 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 (4)
  1. $48,653 spent. THE KENTON RIDGE NORTHRIDGE BAND PARENTS ASSOCIATION IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF BAND PARENTS AND ANYONE IN THE COMMUNITY INTERESTED IN HELPING THE MUSIC PROGRAM SUCCEED. FUNDS WERE RAISED BY CONDUCTING BAND CAMP PROGRAMS TO ASSIST WITHIN THE MUSIC PROGRAM.
  2. $4,149 spent. UNIFORMS, MUSIC AND INSTRUMENTAL PURCHASES WERE EXPENDED TO REPLACE AND IMPROVE THE TOOLS NEEDED FOR BAND PERFORMANCES AND BAND SHOWS
  3. $6,390 spent. MUSIC LESSONS WERE CONDUCTED TO ENHANCE THE TALENTS OF THE MUSIC PROGRAM STUDENTS.
  4. BAND AND MUSIC DEPARTMENT EXPENSES AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY MUSIC SUPPORT ACTIVITIES.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 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 October 2011.

    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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