Ridgeland Band Booster Club Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Ridgeland Band Booster Club (EIN: 99-3370688) was incorporated on 5/8/2024 to support Ridgeland High School instrumental music through fundraising and program support, creating an atmosphere of enthusiastic volunteerism and support within the organization of Ridgeland High School parents, musicians, directors, and the surrounding community to develop
- Income
- $67,897
- Spending
- $58,927
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- other income, 96%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 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 April 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)
- $25,025 spent. The organization contracted independent instructors and designers to provide Marching Band instruction, rehearsals, show design, and competition coaching. The organization sponsored a marching band program for 100+ students, providing them with musical and performance education. The band competed in five events, performed in 14 concerts, and developed valuable teamwork and discipline. Primary outputs were weekly rehearsals, 5 competitions, 10 game performances, and 4 performances specifically for the local community. The organization also contracted independent instructors and designers for the Color/Winter Guard program. The instructors and designers provided rehearsals, show design, and competition coaching for 16 students for the program's Color and Winter Guard performances. The organization's support facilitated student cooperation through teamwork, group coordination/discipline, and performance education. Primary outputs were weekly rehearsals, 2 competitions, 7 game performances, and 2 community performances. The output of this organization served our community by providing events where parents, guardians, and friends could show their support of students and our local high school. Supporting invoices, and event schedules are on file.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending April 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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