The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association
To support the lincoln high school band music programs, provide fundraising and financial assistance to the lincoln high school band students for music education and participation in music …
The Lincoln High School Bandparents
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Welcome to the home of the Lincoln High School Patriot Bands in Sioux Falls, SD. Learn about and support our students and programs for concert band, marching band, jazz band and color guard.
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Mission
To support the lincoln high school band music programs, provide fundraising and financial assistance to the lincoln high school band students for music education and participation in music competitions.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 83% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than 78% of similar organizations, with a verified website, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Lincoln High School Bandparents Association is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Sioux Falls, SD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. Its EIN is 460457773. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $838K in annual revenue. 27 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 460457773. 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.
The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association is located in Sioux Falls, SD, United States. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
Based on official tax filings, The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association has $838K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $838K in annual revenue. The organization has 27 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association. 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, The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association 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 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Welcome to the home of the Lincoln High School Patriot Bands in Sioux Falls, SD. Learn about and support our students and programs for concert band, marching band, jazz band and color guard. The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2002.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $838K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 460457773, 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
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): 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.
THE LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL BANDPARENTS ASSOCIATION 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
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Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 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 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 27 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 27 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 · 2002
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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 The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association
- What is The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association?
- The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Sioux Falls, United States. Welcome to the home of the Lincoln High School Patriot Bands in Sioux Falls, SD. Learn about and support our students and programs for concert band, marching band, jazz band and color guard.
- When was The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association founded?
- The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association was founded in 2002.
- Who leads The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association?
- Stephanie Gongopoulos serves as Treasurer.
- Where is The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association located?
- Headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD, United States.
- What is The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association trustworthy?
- The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 460457773.
- What is The Lincoln High School Bandparents Association's website?
- http://www.lincolnband.org