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Nonprofit · EIN 26-0856287

DARK SKY PERCUSSION

Tax-exempt · PAGE, AZ 86040

Financials

$143K$134K2023$161K$177K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DARK SKY PERCUSSION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$160,911$177,348-$16,437$84,856$3,245$81,611
December 31, 2023990-EZ$142,863$134,414$8,449$80,699$3,500$77,199
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$14,366
Program service revenue
$157,905
Investment income
-$19,916
Net gain from sales of assets
-$19,916
Net income from sales of inventory
$8,556
Other revenue
$8,556

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$50,213
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,090
Occupancy
$4,808
Travel
$79,665
Depreciation
$12,263
Program services (functional)
$171,793
Management and general (functional)
$5,555

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$120,459
Total assets, end of year
$84,856
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,245
Net assets, end of year
$81,611
Land, buildings and equipment
$53,285
Net assets without donor restrictions
$81,611
Gross receipts
$165,389
Employees
0
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
AZ

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SETH WOODARDCREATIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
JESSE BRADBURYDirector
Trustee or director
0$0
DRAKE MELSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
CHRISTOPHER ELIASDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
James McCreaVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
Deborah Seeley–
Trustee or director
0$0
SHARON WOODARDCEO President
Officer
0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SETH WOODARDCREATIVE DIRECTOR0$5,750
SHARON WOODARDCOO0$0
JESSE BRADBURYBOARD PRESIDENT0$0
NATHAN MOSES-GONZALESDIRECTOR0$0
LUCAS STIDHAMDIRECTOR0$0
HANNAH SHAWDIRECTOR0$0
CAROL MILLERDIRECTOR0$0
CHRISTOPHER ELIASDIRECTOR0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1933, PAGE, AZ 86040-1933
In care of
% SHARON WOODARD
Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
PO Box 1933, Page AZ 86040
Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
Russel Potter, 6801 E FLAMENCO DR, TUCSON AZ 85710
Signed the 990
SHARON WOODARD, COO
Return prepared by
Camie R Meece CPA PLLC

Mission

The organizations primary exempt purpose is to teach leadership, teamwork, discipline, integrity, and a relentless work ethic through performance percussion. These qualities will serve our members throughout their lives.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION TRAVELED TO FOR WGI CHAMPIONSHIP NATIONAL COMPETITION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PERFORMED IN THEIR HOME TOWN FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS. THE COMPETITION SERVES TO TEACH LEADERSHIP, TEAMWORK, DISCIPLINE, INTEGRITY, AND A RELENTLESS WORK ETHIC THAT WILL BENEFIT ITS MEMBERS THROUGHOUT THEIR LIVES.
    Expenses $171,793 · revenue $157,905

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
26-0856287
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
2010
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$84,856
Income (IRS master file)
$165,389

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025–––IRS
990-EZAugust 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$142,863$134,414$80,699IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2013
Officer: Russel Potter
December 31, 2013≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about DARK SKY PERCUSSION

What is the EIN of DARK SKY PERCUSSION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DARK SKY PERCUSSION is 26-0856287.
Is DARK SKY PERCUSSION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to DARK SKY PERCUSSION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DARK SKY PERCUSSION 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 DARK SKY PERCUSSION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DARK SKY PERCUSSION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DARK SKY PERCUSSION?
The 990-N for 2013 names Russel Potter.
Who are the officers and directors of DARK SKY PERCUSSION?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DARK SKY PERCUSSION have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $160,911, expenses of $177,348 and total assets of $84,856 at year end.

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