Nonprofit · EIN 23-7424374
PIONEER DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS INC
Tax-exempt · MILWAUKEE, WI 53219
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $27,707 | $62,083 | -$34,376 | $133,363 | $7,100 | $126,263 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $77,896 | $75,016 | $2,880 | $170,239 | $9,600 | $160,639 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $92,889 | $67,850 | $25,039 | $185,402 | $14,600 | $170,802 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Net income from fundraising events
- $27,707
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $14,450
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,235
- Occupancy
- $17,728
- Other expenses
- $28,670
- Program services (functional)
- $40,571
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $170,239
- Total assets, end of year
- $133,363
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $7,100
- Net assets, end of year
- $126,263
- Cash, savings and investments
- $97,684
- Land and buildings
- $24,479
- Gross receipts
- $106,710
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROMAN BLENSKI JR | President | 20 | $0 |
| SUSAN BLENSKI | Treasurer | 20 | $0 |
| ROMAN BLENSKI III | Director | 1 | $0 |
| DIANA KUPINKSI | Director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDY SLOAN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MURRAY DAVIS | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROMAN BLENSKI JR | President | 20 | $6,300 |
| SUSAN BLENSKI | Treasurer | 20 | $6,300 |
| ROMAN BLENSKI III | Director | 1 | $0 |
| DIANA KUPINKSI | Director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDY SLOAN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| MURRAY DAVIS | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN BLENSKI | TREASURER Officer | 20 | $7,200 |
| ROMAN BLENSKI JR | PRESIDENT Officer | 20 | $7,200 |
| ROMAN BLENSKI III | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DIANA KUPINSKI | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SANDY SLOAN | MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MURRAY DAVIS | SECRETARY Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4601 W HOLT AVE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53219-4729
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ROMAN BLENSKI JR, President
- Phone
- (414) 327-2847
- Return prepared by
- Andrea & Orendorff
Mission
PIONEER IS A NON-PROFIT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION BASED IN MILWAUKEE, WI, AND THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF THE PERFORMING ARTS, IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING ADOLESCENT ACHIEVEMENT TOWARDS THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE IN ALL AREAS OF THEIR LIVES. PIONEER PREPARES AND INSPIRES YOUNG ADULTS TO SERVE AS LEADERS AND ROLE MODELS FOR THEIR PEERS BY MAINTAINING A STRONG EMPHASIS ON INSTILLING POSITIVE LEADERSHIP TRAITS AND PRINCIPLES, THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDIVIDUAL MORAL CHARACTER, GOAL SETTING AND TEACHING THE IMPORTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND MAINTAINING A STRONG WORK ETHIC. PIONEER WILL ENSURE A STRONG FAMILY ENVIRONMENT THAT UNIQUELY BENEFITS ITS MEMBERSHIP AS A RESULT OF THE DISCIPLINE DERIVED FROM THE STUDY OF THE PERFORMANCE ARTS, AND DAILY EXPOSURE TO LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT DEVELOP IMPORTANT LIFE SKILLS, THEREBY ENHANCING THE MEMBER'S POSITIVE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL MEMBERS THE COMMUNITY. WITH A FOCUS ON PERFORMING ARTS, AND PROMOTING A FUNDAMENTAL CO
Program accomplishments
- EXPENSES REPRESENT SUPPORT SPENT ON LOCAL MUSIC GROUPS AND BUILDING UP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE OF THE GROUPExpenses $40,571
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7424374
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $133,363
- Income (IRS master file)
- $106,710
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $27,707 | $62,083 | $133,363 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $77,896 | $75,016 | $170,239 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $92,889 | $67,850 | $185,402 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $141,814 | $79,062 | $167,316 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7424374).
Questions about PIONEER DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS INC
- What is the EIN of PIONEER DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PIONEER DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS INC is 23-7424374.
- Is PIONEER DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1964.
- Are donations to PIONEER DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PIONEER DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PIONEER DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PIONEER DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of PIONEER DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PIONEER DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $27,707, expenses of $62,083 and total assets of $133,363 at year end.
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