Modesto Band of Stanislaus County
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide community musical performances and support music education through scholarships and outreach
- Income
- $86,310
- Spending
- $39,011
- Reserves
- 88.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 53%
- Highest pay
- $3,000, conductor
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 31, 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)
- $6,599 spent. Program 1: Community Band PerformancesDescription:The organization provided 7 community band performances throughout the year offering free and low-cost live music at local events and venues. Performances served community members of all ages and promoted access to the arts.Persons benefited:Approximately 1,000+ community members
- $2,005 spent. Program 3: ScholarshipsDescription:The organization awarded scholarships to individuals to support music education and development helping offset costs related to instruction materials and participation in musical programs.Persons benefited:2 scholarship recipients
- Perfectthats exactly the kind of detail that strengthens your description.Heres your final cleaned version with that added in you can copy paste:Program 1: Community Band PerformancesDescription:The organization provided 7 community band performances throughout the year offering free and low-cost live music at local events and venues. Performances served community members of all ages and promoted access to the arts.Persons benefited:Approximately 1,000+ community membersGrants:0Expenses:6,599Program 2: Music Education SupportDescription:The organization supported music education by providing resources and support to individuals pursuing musical development including access to instruments music and instructional support.Persons benefited:Dozens of student musicians and program participants
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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