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Nonprofit · EIN 26-4050622

HIGH COUNTRY PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION INC

Also known as HIGH COUNTRY BRASS DRUM & BUGLE

Tax-exempt · COMMERCE CITY, CO 80603

Financials

$134K$154K2023$147K$129K2024$144K$160K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HIGH COUNTRY PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$144,387$160,113-$15,726$24,425–$24,425
December 31, 2024990-EZ$146,847$128,718$18,129$40,151–$40,151
December 31, 2023990-EZ (amended)$134,471$153,823-$19,352$22,022–$22,022
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$39,828
Membership dues
$96,478
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$8,081

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$18,000
Occupancy
$27,347
Printing, publications and postage
$1,108
Other expenses
$113,658
Program services (functional)
$157,313

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$40,151
Total assets, end of year
$24,425
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$24,425
Cash, savings and investments
$21,053
Gross receipts
$150,042

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jennifer SwainPresident of the Board15$0
Jennifer WagnerExecutive Director30$0
Scott CacekVice-President5$0
Hannah TalloTreasurer2$0
Corinne GreenrodSecretary0.5$0
Jeff LoperMember At Large5$0
Audrey MiltonMember At Large20$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Keisha WashingtonPresident of the Board15$0
Jennifer WagnerExecutive Director30$0
Scott CacekVice-President15$0
Amy RobertsMember at Large15$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Keisha WashingtonPresident of the Board15$0
Jennifer WagnerExecutive Director30$0
Scott CacekVice-President15$0
Amy RobertsMember at Large15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12194 JOPLIN ST, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80603-6906
In care of
% JENNIFER SWAIN
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
8097 S Dexter Way, Denver CO 80222
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Ann Huffman, 12535 Rivera St, Broomfield CO 80020
Signed the 990-EZ
Jennifer, Swain

Mission

We are a World Class Winter Guard the highest competitive level of winter guard featuring the most advanced performers design and production quality in the activity. We provide a positive and supportive environment where youth and young adults are challenged to reach their highest potential. As a performance ensemble we combine dance choreography and equipment work - flag rifle and sabre - into a powerful theatrical production set to music blending athleticism artistry and storytelling at the highest level.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • We offer a comprehensive performance program where members rehearse and present theatrical productions that incorporate dance choreography flag rifle and sabre work along with coordinated uniforms props equipment and detailed show design. Members compete in weekend competitions including events held in other states. To ensure accessibility and support we cover travel and lodging expenses for these competitions. They competed in 7 competitions in 2025 and did one community presentation of their show. The out of state competitions were in Palm Desert CA and Dayton OH which was the World Competition. They made Semi-finals there which was a good accomplishment.
    Expenses $157,313

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
26-4050622
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
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$24,425
Income (IRS master file)
$150,042

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$144,387$160,113$24,425XML
990-EZDecember 2024$146,847$128,718$40,151XML
990-EZDecember 2023$134,471$153,823$22,022XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Ann Huffman
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 26-4050622).

Questions about HIGH COUNTRY PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION INC

What is the EIN of HIGH COUNTRY PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGH COUNTRY PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION INC is 26-4050622.
Is HIGH COUNTRY PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
Are donations to HIGH COUNTRY PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HIGH COUNTRY PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION 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 HIGH COUNTRY PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HIGH COUNTRY PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HIGH COUNTRY PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990-N for 2016 names Ann Huffman.
Who are the officers and directors of HIGH COUNTRY PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HIGH COUNTRY PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $144,387, expenses of $160,113 and total assets of $24,425 at year end.

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