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Nonprofit · EIN 46-2177210

HIGH STEPPING NATIONALS

Tax-exempt · UPPR MARLBORO, MD 20774

Financials

$176K$171K2024$439K$433K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HIGH STEPPING NATIONALS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$438,578$433,459$5,119$12,745$2,915$9,830
December 31, 2024990-EZ$175,949$171,244$4,705$7,520$2,815$4,705
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$438,578
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,625
Travel
$2,091
Program services (functional)
$430,834
Management and general (functional)
$2,625

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$7,520
Total assets, end of year
$12,745
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,915
Net assets, end of year
$9,830
Gross receipts
$438,578
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2024
State of legal domicile
MD

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rodney ChambersFounder
Trustee or director, Key employee
20$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Rodney ChambersDirector20$0
Ronald CovingtonCOO20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
9701 APOLLO DR STE 300, UPPR MARLBORO, MD 20774-4790
In care of
% RODNEY CHAMBERS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Rodney Chambers, 9701 APOLLO DR, STE 300, UPPR MARLBORO, MD 20774
Signed the 990
RODNEY CHAMBERS, Founder
Phone
(301) 502-3767
Return prepared by
Kenneth Strachan Certified Public Accountants LLC

Mission

Our mission to inspire the youth in the DMV area on the aspects of music and music history and education.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Our signature annual program event is the highly anticipated Battle of the Bands a vibrant musical extravaganza that takes place at the prestigious University of Maryland. This electrifying event brings together talented musicians from diverse backgrounds to showcase their skills entertain the community and compete for top honors. The Battle of the Bands serves as a platform for emerging artists to gain exposure build connections and engage with a wide audience of music enthusiasts.
    Expenses $430,834 · revenue $438,578

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
46-2177210
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
2024
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,745
Income (IRS master file)
$438,578

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$438,578$433,459$12,745XML
990-EZDecember 2024$175,949$171,244$7,520XML

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 46-2177210).

Questions about HIGH STEPPING NATIONALS

What is the EIN of HIGH STEPPING NATIONALS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HIGH STEPPING NATIONALS is 46-2177210.
Is HIGH STEPPING NATIONALS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2024.
Are donations to HIGH STEPPING NATIONALS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HIGH STEPPING NATIONALS 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 STEPPING NATIONALS 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 STEPPING NATIONALS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HIGH STEPPING NATIONALS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Rodney Chambers.
Who are the officers and directors of HIGH STEPPING NATIONALS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does HIGH STEPPING NATIONALS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $438,578, expenses of $433,459 and total assets of $12,745 at year end.

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