Nonprofit · EIN 51-0197081
SANDERSON MUSIC BOOSTERS
Tax-exempt · RALEIGH, NC 27624
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 990-EZ | $92,103 | $154,090 | -$61,987 | $100,459 | $0 | $100,459 |
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $224,404 | $111,742 | $112,662 | $232,148 | $7,175 | $224,973 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $113,072 | $78,965 | $34,107 | $116,810 | $4,500 | $112,310 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $35,746
- Program service revenue
- $42,341
- Investment income
- $6
- Net income from fundraising events
- $13,940
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $70
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,742
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $50,296
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,713
- Other expenses
- $99,339
- Program services (functional)
- $154,090
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $232,148
- Total assets, end of year
- $100,459
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $100,459
- Cash, savings and investments
- $100,459
- Gross receipts
- $129,215
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 May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL GORRELL | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| MAGGIE HANDEST | PRESIDENT ELECT | 5 | $0 |
| LISA HARPE | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| LIESE FAIRCLOTH | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| MADELEINE BUNGA | ASST. TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| MEREDITH BERRY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JOY PARIZ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| REBECCA THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JASON EDWARDS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| JOSH HANDEST | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
| LYNN LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2025: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSH HANDEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ROB HOWARD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JON LUND | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LIESE FAIRCLOTH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LISA HARPE | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MADELEINE BUNGA | FAIR SHARE ACCOUNTS/ASST. TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHANNON EDELMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER PITTMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRINIA BURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MAGGIE HANDEST | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RACHEL GORRELL | PRESIDENT ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROB HOWARD | PRESIDENT | 5 | $0 |
| RACHEL GORRELL | PRESIDENT ELECT | 5 | $0 |
| LISA HARPE | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 |
| LIESE FAIRCLOTH | TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| MADELEINE BUNGA | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 5 | $0 |
| MAGGIE HANDEST | MARKETING CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| SHANNON EDDLEMAN | HOSPITALITY CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| JENNIFER PITTMAN | FUNDRAISING CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| TRINA BRUNER | MARCHING BAND CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 99370, RALEIGH, NC 27624-9370
- Signed the 990-EZ
- TARA BENNETT, TREASURER
- Phone
- (919) 881-4800
- Website
- SANDERSONBAND.COM
- Return prepared by
- NORTON COLLAR LUND LILLEY PLLC
Mission
THE SANDERSON BAND BOOSTERS, INC., OPERATES TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE AT SANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL THROUGH MUSICAL AND AUXILIARY PERFORMANCE. THE SANDERSON BAND BOOSTERS, INC., IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION RECEIVING NO FUNDING FROM WAKE COUNTY SCHOOLS OR SANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL; THEREFORE, THE ORGANIZATION RAISES ITS OWN FUNDS TO COVER NORMAL OPERATING COST AND CAPITAL NEEDS.
Program accomplishments
- BOOSTER ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDING AND VOLUNTEER RESOURCES FOR THE BAND PARTICIPATION IN MARCHING AND CONCERT COMPETITIONS, FOOTBALL HALF-TIME PERFORMANCES, PARADES, WINTERGUARD COMPETITIONS AND PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE COMPETITIONS.Expenses $81,614 · grants $2,742
- BOOSTER ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FUNDING IN EXCESS OF THE AMOUNT AVAILABLE FROM THE SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR THE PURCHASE AND MAINTENANCE OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, SHEET MUSIC AND OTHER PERMANENT ITEMS FOR THE BAND.Expenses $72,476
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0197081
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $100,459
- Income (IRS master file)
- $129,215
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | May 2026 | $92,103 | $154,090 | $100,459 | XML |
| 990 | May 2025 | $224,404 | $111,742 | $232,148 | XML |
| 990-EZ | May 2024 | $113,072 | $78,965 | $116,810 | XML |
| 990-EZ | May 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 2019 | – | – | – | 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 51-0197081).
Questions about SANDERSON MUSIC BOOSTERS
- What is the EIN of SANDERSON MUSIC BOOSTERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SANDERSON MUSIC BOOSTERS is 51-0197081.
- Is SANDERSON MUSIC BOOSTERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to SANDERSON MUSIC BOOSTERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SANDERSON MUSIC BOOSTERS 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 SANDERSON MUSIC BOOSTERS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SANDERSON MUSIC BOOSTERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended May 2026.
- Who are the officers and directors of SANDERSON MUSIC BOOSTERS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SANDERSON MUSIC BOOSTERS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $92,103, expenses of $154,090 and total assets of $100,459 at year end.
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