Nonprofit · EIN 23-7359575
FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA PARENTS CLUB
Tax-exempt · BETHLEHEM, PA 18020
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $33,765 | $34,154 | -$389 | $67,837 | $24,812 | $43,025 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $19,865 | $33,837 | -$13,972 | $73,307 | $29,893 | $43,414 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $21,593 | $17,040 | $4,553 | $86,274 | $28,888 | $57,386 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $9,290
- Membership dues
- $4,185
- Program service revenue
- $2,276
- Investment income
- $10
- Net income from fundraising events
- $18,004
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $1,960
- Printing, publications and postage
- $73
- Other expenses
- $32,121
- Program services (functional)
- $29,275
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $73,307
- Total assets, end of year
- $67,837
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $24,812
- Net assets, end of year
- $43,025
- Cash, savings and investments
- $61,802
- Gross receipts
- $52,486
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH BENDER | President | 6 | $0 |
| MERE ALLEN | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH CAMPBELL | TREASURER | 8 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN SWEENEY | RECORDING SEC. | 1.5 | $0 |
| VICTORIA VERTEL | CORRESPON. SEC. | 2 | $0 |
| KELLY BURKHART | STUDENT ACCTS. | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH BENDER | President | 6 | $0 |
| SANDY ANDERSON | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| COLLEEN JABBOUR | TREASURER | 8 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN SWEENEY | RECORDING SEC. | 1.5 | $0 |
| SUSAN WEAVER | CORRESPON. SEC. | 2 | $0 |
| KELLY BURKHART | STUDENT ACCTS. | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DORA BOYD SIMONS | President | 6 | $0 |
| SANDY ANDERSON | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| COLLEEN JABBOUR | TREASURER | 8 | $0 |
| MICHELLE RUHF | RECORDING SEC. | 1.5 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN SWEENEY | CORRESPON. SEC. | 2 | $0 |
| MELISSA HARNDEN | STUDENT ACCTS. | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3149 CHESTER AVE, BETHLEHEM, PA 18020-2866
- Signed the 990-EZ
- SARAH CAMPBELL, TREASURER
- Phone
- (610) 867-5843
- Return prepared by
- Lang Faylor Chomo & Company PC
Mission
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN AN ENTHUSIASTIC INTEREST IN THE VARIOUS GROUPS OF THE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT OF FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL AND KEEP THEM AT THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF EFFICIENCY BY RAISING MONEY THROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR INSTRUMENT AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASES, UNIFORMS, AND MUSICAL TRAINING. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PERFORMS FUNDRAISING EVENTS THAT ALLOW THE GROUPS TO TRAVEL AND TO PROVIDE PARTICIPANT RECOGNITION THROUGH A BANQUET, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND AWARDS. REFRESHMENTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION AT VARIOUS GROUP FUNCTIONS.
Program accomplishments
- TRAVEL - PROVIDED PAYMENTS FOR A TRIP TO TORONTO AND NIAGARA FALLS FOR BAND MEMBERS.Expenses $12,341
- MUSICAL TRAINING - PAID FOR DRUM MAJOR CAMP, PRIVATE DRUM INSTRUCTION, AND BAND TRAINING CAMP.Expenses $3,195
- UNIFORMS - PROVIDED SUPPLIES TO INCORPORATE INTO THE BAND UNIFORMS AS WELL AS TAILORING.Expenses $2,162
- SCHOLARSHIPS - PROVIDED (9) $300.00 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING STUDENT PARTICIPANTS IN THE ORGANIZATION.Expenses $2,700
- AWARDS - PROVIDED PLAGUES AND RIBBONS TO RECOGNIZE THE STUDENT PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $991
- REFRESHMENTS - PROVIDED PIZZA FOR A PREVIEW NIGHT AND THE ANNUAL YEAR END FOOTBALL GAME.Expenses $1,469
- BANQUET - PROVIDED A NIGHT TO RECOGNIZE ALL OF THE PARTICIPANTS.Expenses $6,417
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7359575
- 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
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B25I)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $67,837
- Income (IRS master file)
- $52,486
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $33,765 | $34,154 | $67,837 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $19,865 | $33,837 | $73,307 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | $21,593 | $17,040 | $86,274 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 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 23-7359575).
Questions about FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA PARENTS CLUB
- What is the EIN of FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA PARENTS CLUB?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA PARENTS CLUB is 23-7359575.
- Is FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA PARENTS CLUB tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA PARENTS CLUB tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA PARENTS CLUB 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 FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA PARENTS CLUB due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA PARENTS CLUB last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA PARENTS CLUB?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FREEDOM HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA PARENTS CLUB have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $33,765, expenses of $34,154 and total assets of $67,837 at year end.
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