Nonprofit · EIN 31-1556166
WHETSTONE MUSIC BOOSTERS
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43214
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $68,703 | $30,855 | $37,848 | $66,638 | – | $66,638 |
| July 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $45,477 | $70,890 | -$25,413 | $28,789 | $0 | $28,789 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,503
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $671
- Net income from fundraising events
- $5,897
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $54,632
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $5,980
- Other expenses
- $22,375
- Program services (functional)
- $11,044
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,790
- Total assets, end of year
- $66,638
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $66,638
- Cash, savings and investments
- $66,638
- Gross receipts
- $99,591
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Phillips | President | 15 | $0 |
| Jeff Sharp | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Heather Webb | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Colleen Rogers | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Rashad Mitchell | Band Director | 20 | $0 |
| Joshua Guesman | Choir Director | 20 | $0 |
| Chris Ray | Theater Director | 20 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colleen Rogers | Vice President | 5 | $0 |
| Brad Phillips | President | 15 | $0 |
| Jeff Sharp | Treasurer | 10 | $0 |
| Heather Webb | Secretary | 5 | $0 |
| Rashad Mitchell | Band Director | 20 | $0 |
| Christopher Ray | Theater Director | 20 | $0 |
| Grace McCalister | Choir Director | 10 | $0 |
| Michael Slifer | Treasurer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4405 SCENIC DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43214-3040
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 4405 Scenic Drive, Columbus OH 43214
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- Michael Slifer, 121 Leland Ave, Columbus OH 43214
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jeff Sharp, Treasurer
- Phone
- (614) 397-1706
Mission
The music booster association throughout the year had fundraisers from the school body and the local community who are supportive of the Whetstone Music Booster Associations efforts. The music program hold performances to showcase the student's talent to the community. The Whetstone Music Booster Association is successful in meeting the the goals because the high school budget does not cover the cost of music program. The boosters have covered the difference for the school so there have never been cuts to the music program or ever turned away a student due to lack of school district funding.
Program accomplishments
- Update & repair band instrumentsExpenses $5,451
- Repair & purchase additional band uniforms for students this yearExpenses $3,093
- Five Scholarship at $500 for each studentExpenses $2,500
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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 31, 2026 | December 15, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | July 31, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | July 31, 2024 | December 16, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 31-1556166
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- July
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $66,638
- Income (IRS master file)
- $99,591
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | July 2025 | $68,703 | $30,855 | $66,638 | XML |
| 990-EZ | July 2024 | $45,477 | $70,890 | $28,789 | XML |
| 990-EZ | July 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | July 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Michael Slifer | July 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Michael Slifer | July 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 31-1556166).
Questions about WHETSTONE MUSIC BOOSTERS
- What is the EIN of WHETSTONE MUSIC BOOSTERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WHETSTONE MUSIC BOOSTERS is 31-1556166.
- Is WHETSTONE MUSIC BOOSTERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to WHETSTONE MUSIC BOOSTERS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WHETSTONE 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 WHETSTONE MUSIC BOOSTERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WHETSTONE MUSIC BOOSTERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended July 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WHETSTONE MUSIC BOOSTERS?
- The 990-N for 2020 names Michael Slifer.
- Who are the officers and directors of WHETSTONE MUSIC BOOSTERS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WHETSTONE MUSIC BOOSTERS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $68,703, expenses of $30,855 and total assets of $66,638 at year end.
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