Nonprofit · EIN 23-7073438
VANGUARD MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS
Tax-exempt · SANTA CLARA, CA 95054
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,732,800 | $5,721,329 | $2,011,471 | $6,280,241 | $997,509 | $5,282,732 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,557,570 | $5,001,672 | $555,898 | $3,917,344 | $704,155 | $3,213,189 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,269,104 | $2,662,397 | $1,606,707 | $3,121,648 | $511,178 | $2,610,470 |
| October 31, 2021 | 990 | $3,081,448 | $2,000,649 | $1,080,799 | $4,913,468 | $1,221,103 | $3,692,365 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $508,689
- Program service revenue
- $1,178,185
- Investment income
- $86,521
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,674
- Net income from gaming
- $5,277,470
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $536,299
- Other revenue
- $5,959,405
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $836,011
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $452,445
- Other salaries and wages
- $427,498
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,017,175
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $70,321
- Accounting fees
- $268,967
- Occupancy
- $159,469
- Travel
- $16,302
- Depreciation
- $297,313
- Program services (functional)
- $3,883,767
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,801,890
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,672
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,917,344
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,280,241
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $997,509
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,282,732
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,694,165
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,061,870
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $5,282,732
- Gross receipts
- $44,934,682
- Employees
- 186
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1970
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 for the year ended October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL GAVIN | CEO Officer | 40 | $201,506 | $0 |
| ANDREW NGUYEN | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,017 | $12,881 |
| JENNIFER BAUMAN | CAO Officer | 40 | $83,346 | $0 |
| SHANNON MCGHEE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB MCCLURE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SCHILLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA GARBARINO | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MINDY MORTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE KOVALICH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK SHILLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY OLIVARES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HOLSINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BINDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY LIPSHY | DIRECTOR/PAST PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRANDON BYRNE | CFO Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUSSELL GAVIN | CEO Officer | 40 | $201,506 | $0 |
| ANDREW NGUYEN | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,017 | $12,779 |
| JENNIFER BAUMAN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 20 | $83,346 | $0 |
| AMY LIPSHY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB MCCLURE | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MINDY MORTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SCHILLER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK SHILLING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA GARBARINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BINDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON MCGHEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HOLSINGER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY OLIVARES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMY VAN WERT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UNTIL 3/23 Officer | 40 | $135,901 | $13,295 |
| MICHAEL GAINES | VISUAL DESIGNER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,346 | $11,000 |
| ANDREW NGUYEN | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,001 | $10,795 |
| JENNIFER BAUMAN | CFO AS OF 11/22 Officer | 20 | $9,423 | $0 |
| AMY LIPSHY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| NICK SHILLING | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MINDY MORTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON | TREASURER UNTIL 6/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT SCHILLER | TREASURER AS OF 6/23 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON MCGHEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICARDO ESPINOSA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LINDA GARBARINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT HEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAYA HEIM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK BINDON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB MCCLURE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HUSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY PULVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RUSSELL GAVIN | CEO AS OF 9/23 Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2021: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRETT BERNARDINI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FORMER) Former | 40 | $148,596 | $0 |
| JEREMY VAN WERT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $30,962 | $10,231 |
| MICHAEL KOVALICH | CFO Officer | 40 | $11,924 | $0 |
| LINDA GARBARINO | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER BAUMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOE KIRSCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIELLE EWANCHUK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAY PULVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYD ANTANG | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEEPAK NATARAJAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY LIPSHY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MINDY MORTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM HUSTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD ESPINOZA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH WILLIAMS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1795 SPACE PARK DR, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-3436
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RUSSELL GAVIN, 1795 SPACE PARK DRIVE, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054
- Signed the 990
- RUSSELL GAVIN, CEO
- Phone
- (408) 727-5532
- Website
- WWW.SCVANGUARD.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PPCO ADVISORS LLC
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 23-7073438 or by the name VANGUARD MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
VANGUARD MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATES AND INSPIRES YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH WORLD-CLASS PROGRAMS AND GRASSROOTS INITIATIVES THAT CREATE ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND FOSTER A LIFELONG LOVE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS.
Program accomplishments
- THE SANTA CLARA VANGUARD DRUM & BUGLE CORPS IS A WORLD-RENOWNED, WORLD CHAMPION DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS THAT TRAVELS BETWEEN SIX AND EIGHT WEEKS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES IN COMPETITIVE FIELD SHOWS AND PARADES. VANGUARD PROVIDES INSTRUCTION FOR EXPERIENCED THROUGH ADVANCED MEMBERS IN THE AREAS OF BRASS, PERCUSSION, AND COLOR GUARD. MEMBERSHIP IS PRIMARILY OPEN TO THOSE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 21. SANTA CLARA VANGUARD OFFERS PERFORMING ARTS STUDENTS ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EXPERIENCES WHERE STUDENTS DEVELOP LIFELONG SKILLS IN THE AREAS OF LEADERSHIP, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY-BUILDING. GRADUATES OF THE SANTA CLARA VANGUARD GO ON TO BECOME LEADERS IN ALL INDUSTRIES IN THE WORLD.Expenses $1,764,832 · revenue $2,348,312
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE MEMBERSHIP FEES, PARADES AND CONTEST, TICKETS, SALE OF MERCHANDISE AND OTHER REVENUE REPORTED ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINES 2 - 11, COLUMN B.Expenses $1,282,924 · revenue $4,789,278
- GRANTS MONEY TO VMAPA TEXAS AFFILIATE FOR PAYROLL AND PAYROLL RELATED EXPENSESExpenses $836,011 · grants $836,011
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 October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | October 31, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7073438
- 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
- 1970
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,280,241
- Income (IRS master file)
- $44,934,682
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $7,732,800 | $5,721,329 | $6,280,241 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $5,557,570 | $5,001,672 | $3,917,344 | XML |
| 990 | October 2023 | $4,269,104 | $2,662,397 | $3,121,648 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $4,076,266 | $6,784,123 | $2,390,301 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | $3,081,448 | $2,000,649 | $4,913,468 | XML |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 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 23-7073438).
Questions about VANGUARD MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS
- What is the EIN of VANGUARD MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VANGUARD MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS is 23-7073438.
- Is VANGUARD MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1970.
- Are donations to VANGUARD MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VANGUARD MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS 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 VANGUARD MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VANGUARD MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VANGUARD MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names RUSSELL GAVIN.
- Who are the officers and directors of VANGUARD MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $201,506 (RUSSELL GAVIN, CEO).
- How much revenue does VANGUARD MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,732,800, expenses of $5,721,329 and total assets of $6,280,241 at year end.
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