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Nonprofit · EIN 82-4226823

SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · ELLISVILLE, MS 39437

Financials

$202K$177K2023$278K$295K2024$316K$269K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$316,025$268,816$47,209$67,342$0$67,342
December 31, 2024990$278,369$295,260-$16,891$20,133$0$20,133
December 31, 2023990$202,290$176,797$25,493$37,024$0$37,024
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$289,211
of which government grants
$5,000
Membership dues
$235,648
Program service revenue
$10,014
Investment income
$1
Net income from fundraising events
$16,799
Other revenue
$16,799

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,525
Program services (functional)
$262,466
Management and general (functional)
$6,350

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$20,133
Total assets, end of year
$67,342
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$67,342
Net assets without donor restrictions
$67,342
Gross receipts
$348,196
Employees
0
Volunteers
250
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
MS

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
Tara PitsPresident
Officer
6$0
Sarah WansleyVice President
Officer
6$0
Crystal MatthewTreasurer
Officer
8$0
Heather GaultFundraising
Officer
6$0
LaDonna MallettSecretary
Officer
6$0
Julie McNeilPublic Relations
Officer
6$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tara PitsPresident
Officer
6$0
Sarah WansleyVice President
Officer
6$0
Crystal MatthewTreasurer
Officer
8$0
Heather GaultFundraising
Officer
6$0
LaDonna MallettSecretary
Officer
6$0
Julie McNeilPublic Relations
Officer
6$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Tasha ThamesPresident
Officer
6$0
Stacey BrydVice President
Officer
6$0
LaDonna MallettSecretary
Officer
6$0
Sarah Wansley2nd Vice President
Officer
6$0
Crystal MatthewTreasurer
Officer
8$0
Karen CollumFundraising
Officer
6$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 501, ELLISVILLE, MS 39437-0501
In care of
% TARA PITS
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Tara Pits, PO Box 501, Ellisville, MS 39437
Signed the 990
Crystal Matthew, Treasurer
Phone
(601) 466-2512

Mission

The South Jones High School Band Parent Associations mission is to provide financial support to the South Jones band program by offsetting costs of the band program not covered by the school district so band students can become better musicians and performers by participating in marching and concert performances district state and national marching competitions and state concert competitions audition for local and statewide band clinics and honor bands and participate in Winterguard competitions. Through the Associations support all students in the South Jones Band program have opportunities to participate in band activities assume various leadership roles within the band program develop friendships and learn team building skills.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Association spent $262,466 to support the bands performances at football games competitions for marching concert and winterguard band clinics concerts and parades by purchasing marching drill halftime show props colorguard props and supplies winterguard drill supplies hiring outside instructors for marching colorguard and winterguard drill and choreography and paying costs associated with attending football games clinics parades and marching concert and winterguard competitions. The Association also purchased music and band supplies and paid for instrument repairs and maintenance and other general expenses to support all students in the high school and middle school band programs. In April 2025 Winterguard students participated in the Winterguard Championships in Cincinnati Ohio and in November 2025 the band was named the 2025 Class A Grand National Champion at the Bands of America BOA Championships in Indianapolis Indiana.
    Expenses $262,466 · revenue $10,015

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 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
82-4226823
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
2019
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$67,342
Income (IRS master file)
$348,196

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$316,025$268,816$67,342IRS
990December 2024$278,369$295,260$20,133XML
990December 2023$202,290$176,797$37,024XML
990December 2022$176,594$177,111$11,531IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––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 82-4226823).

Questions about SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION is 82-4226823.
Is SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
Are donations to SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION 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 SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION 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 SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION 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 SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Tara Pits.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SOUTH JONES HIGH SCHOOL BAND PARENT ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $316,025, expenses of $268,816 and total assets of $67,342 at year end.

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