Cary Band Boosters Club
To support the band programs at cary high school
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Mission
To support the band programs at cary high school
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· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Cary Band Boosters Club with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 89% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- Established in 1972, it predates 84% of the education charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
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- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCary Band Boosters Club is a registered education nonprofit based in Cary, NC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1972 and has been operating for 54 years. Its EIN is 237219498. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $398K in annual revenue. 66 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Cary Band Boosters Club's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 237219498. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Cary Band Boosters Club has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 97% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Cary Band Boosters Club is located in Cary, NC, United States. The organization was established in 1972 and has been active for 54 years.
Based on official tax filings, Cary Band Boosters Club has $398K in annual revenue. It allocates 97% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Cary Band Boosters Club is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $398K in annual revenue. The organization has 66 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Cary Band Boosters Club. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Cary Band Boosters Club holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 97% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 97% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $398K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Cary Band Boosters Club are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Cary Band Boosters Club is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 237219498, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CARY BAND BOOSTERS CLUB is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (20)
Source: Public filings
20 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 66 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 66 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1972
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Cary Band Boosters Club
- What is Cary Band Boosters Club?
- Cary Band Boosters Club is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cary, United States. Information about the Cary Band Boosters
- When was Cary Band Boosters Club founded?
- Cary Band Boosters Club was founded in 1972.
- Who leads Cary Band Boosters Club?
- Christine Ingram serves as President.
- Where is Cary Band Boosters Club located?
- Headquartered in Cary, NC, United States.
- What is Cary Band Boosters Club's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 97% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Cary Band Boosters Club trustworthy?
- Cary Band Boosters Club has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Cary Band Boosters Club's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 237219498. Registration: 23-7219498 (United States).
- What is Cary Band Boosters Club's website?
- http://www.caryband.org