# Band Boosters of Santa Cruz High School

Youth development programs nonprofit in Santa Cruz, California 95061. EIN 03-0514829. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> The mission of the Band Boosters of Santa Cruz High School is to assist the Santa Cruz High School music department and the school administration to ensure the highest quality music education program possible for a total of 82 band members in 2024-25. We promote and encourage student cultural enrichment through appreciation of fine music. Support activities include financial support, fundraising...

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/030514829/202601359349315435/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2007
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $386,749 | $354,638 | $74,401 | $72,383 | 0 | 35 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/030514829/202601359349315435/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $354,108 | $385,870 | $75,463 | $53,338 | 0 | 35 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/030514829/202303179349306145/full) |
| Jun 2022 | $232,338 | $190,497 | $85,100 | $85,100 | 0 | 35 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/030514829/202321359349313587/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2025: programs $343,302 (97%), management $11,336 (3%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $169,833, program fees $185,738, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +19% a year, Jun 2022 to Jun 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 4 of 10 youth development nonprofits in Santa Cruz.
- Revenue $386,749 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 1,664 youth development nonprofits in California; median $169,823.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

- Licensed programs in Santa Cruz: 39 licensed child care centers, 10 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/california/santa-cruz
- California rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/california

## Questions

**What is Band Boosters of Santa Cruz High School's EIN?**

Band Boosters of Santa Cruz High School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0514829. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Band Boosters of Santa Cruz High School a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Band Boosters of Santa Cruz High School in Santa Cruz, California as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2007. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Band Boosters of Santa Cruz High School tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Band Boosters of Santa Cruz High School as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Band Boosters of Santa Cruz High School do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "The mission of the Band Boosters of Santa Cruz High School is to assist the Santa Cruz High School music department and the school administration to ensure the highest quality music education program possible for a total of 82 band members in 2024-25. We promote and encourage student cultural enrichment through appreciation of fine music. Support activities include financial support, fundraising..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Band Boosters of Santa Cruz High School take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Band Boosters of Santa Cruz High School reported total revenue of $386,749 and total expenses of $354,638 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.