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Rogue Valley Wind Ensemble

EIN 93-1038372 · Talent, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSIONTHE RVSB IS A 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO CONTRIBUTE POSITIVELY TO THECULTURAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE ROGUE VALLEY THROUGH PUBLIC PERFORMANCES OF WIND BANDLITERATURE WHILE PROVIDING AN ENJOYABLE, CHALLENGING AND EDUCATIONAL MUSICAL EXPERIENCEFOR ITS MEMBERS.OUR VISIONTO FOSTER THE LOVE OF MUSIC, IMPROVE OUR MUSICIANSHIP, GROW OUR BAND DIVERSITY ANDENLIGHTEN, ENTERTAIN AND INSPIRE OUR AUDIENCE WHILE REMAINING FINANCIALLY STABLE.OUR GOALS1. ESTABLISH ONGOING REVENUE STREAMS TO ENSURE THE FUTURE OF OUR BAND.2. DEVELOP A 3 YEAR BUSINESS, FINANCIAL AND STRATEGIC PLAN TO DEFINE OUR NEEDS, WHICHCOULD INCLUDE THE HIRING OF A PART TIME BUSINESS MANAGER.3. FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH ROGUE VALLEY SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS TO SPREAD THE LOVEOF MUSIC AND OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO INTERFACE WITH OUR BAND TO HELPDEVELOP A LIFE LONG APPRECIATION OF MUSIC.4. BUILD OUR AUDIENCE BASE THROUGH DIVERSE PROGRAMMING, INNOVATIVE MARKETING ANDCOMMUNITY RE

Income
$51,764
Spending
$46,930
Reserves
26.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 81%

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

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 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 (1)
  1. $45,283 spent. GOAL: TO BRIDGE THE GAPS IN MUSIC EDUCATION FOR TALENTED STUDENTS WHO WILL BE THE FUTURE MUSIC EDUCATORS.MUSIC IS FOR LIFE: MULTIGENERATIONAL (AGES 15-80+), MULTICULTURAL, SYMPHONIC BAND OF 60+ MEMBERS WHO PERFORM 4-6 CONCERTS PER YEAR OF GRADE 5-6 CONCERT BAND MUSIC. KEEPS OLDER BRAINS WORKING, TEACHES YOUNGER BRAINS A NEW LANGUAGE THEY CAN ENJOY FOR A LIFETIME. MEMBERSHIP BY AUDITIO

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 October 13, 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 February 2002.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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