Independence High School 76th Cavalry Band Boosters Club
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Organizations primary purpose is to promote an enthusiastic public interest in the marching band program to strive by regular and reasonable means to raise funds to support the Band to further and encourage a spirit of goodwill harmony sportsmanship and cooperation between the Band the members of the Club and other similar organizations to inspire and guide the members of the Band to become better citizens better musicians and marching band team members and be positive active and constructive members of society.
- Income
- $105,444
- Spending
- $108,990
- Reserves
- 4.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 95%
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 (2)
- $97,990 spent. Organization raises funds to provide transportation uniforms contest admissions performance show fees instructors show props meals lodging awards uniforms instruments and administrative support for 60 to 70 high school band and color guard students who participate in the Independence High School Marching Band.
- $11,000 spent. This year the organization provided over $11,000 in additional percussion sound and other equipment for the marching band and color guard. The Band participated in five competitions and hosted two invitational competitions. The band placed 2nd at Regionals and 8th at the Western Band Association WBA Class Championships. One of our Senior Band Members was selected as one of three by the WBA and awarded a financial scholarship through the California Color Guard Circuit CCGC.
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
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 October 13, 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 June 2026.
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 October 1983.
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 October 21, 2026.
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