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Nonprofit · EIN 86-3280538

CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD MUSIC BOOSTERS INC

Tax-exempt · CHINO HILLS, CA 91709

Financials

$508K$473K2023$364K$391K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD MUSIC BOOSTERS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$363,793$390,506-$26,713$236,506$58,278$178,228
May 31, 2024990$508,072$472,946$35,126$284,150$58,627$225,523
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$241,069
Program service revenue
$91,276
Investment income
$633
Net income from fundraising events
$15,139
Net income from sales of inventory
-$680
Other revenue
$30,815

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$5,400
Other salaries and wages
$123,281
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$143,022
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,600
Travel
$5,744
Program services (functional)
$353,148
Management and general (functional)
$35,167
Fundraising (functional)
$2,191

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$284,150
Total assets, end of year
$236,506
Total liabilities, end of year
$58,278
Net assets, end of year
$178,228
Net assets without donor restrictions
$178,228
Gross receipts
$392,717
Employees
0
Volunteers
150
Year formed
2002
State of legal domicile
CA

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LAURIE D'AMBROSIOFINANCE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$5,400
CATHERIN MACKINPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
CHRISTINA ORTEGASECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
BRANDY GREENVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
NATALIE MCCULLAHVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JENNIFER OLIVERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
JOHNNY PROBSTBAND DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
RAMIRO SANCHEZBAND DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
10$0
CARRIE BUFFINGTONPARLIAMENTARIAN
Trustee or director
10$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FRANK ACEVESVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
CARRIE BUFFINGTONPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
MARGARET LANDISSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
KRISTINA MATSONPARLIMARIAN
Trustee or director
10$0
ROBYN WRIGHTTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
LAURIE D'AMBROSIOFINANCE DIRECTO
Trustee or director
20$0
ROBYN WRIGHTTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
CATHERINE MACKINVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
STEVE KRUMBINEBAND DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
JOHNATHAN PROBSTBAND DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
0$0
TRACY CARIATOWAYS AND MEANS
Trustee or director
0$0
XENIA TRAINREPRESENTATIVE
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2732, CHINO HILLS, CA 91709-0092
In care of
% CARRI BUFFINGTON
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
16150 Pomona Rincon Road, Chino Hills CA 91709
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CATHERINE MACKIN, PO BOX 2732, CHINO HILLS, CA 91709
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Carri Buffington, 15800 Rolling Ridge Dr, Chino Hills CA 91709
Signed the 990
CATHERINE MACKIN, PRESIDENT
Phone
(909) 618-7857
Return prepared by
RJI INTERNATIONAL CPAS

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 86-3280538 or by the name CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD MUSIC BOOSTERS INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

NONE

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BOOSTERS PROVIDES SUPPORT TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF MUSICAL EDUCATION FOR THOSE STUDENTS IN CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM ALL PERFORMANCE GROUPS WITHIN THE GROUPS WITHIN THE PROGRAM, TO FURTHER THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE MUSIC PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED MUSICAL INSTRUCTION FOR 180 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE FOLLOWING TEAMS WERE AVAILABLE TO THE STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR MARCHING BAND, COLOR GUARD, CONCERT BAND, DRUMLINE, JAZZ BAND AND MUSIC SHOWS. MARCHING BAND HAS 168 STUDENTS AND THERE ARE 261 STUDENTS FOR WINTER SEASON.
    Expenses $353,148 · revenue $91,279

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-3280538
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
2022
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$236,506
Income (IRS master file)
$392,717

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$363,793$390,506$236,506XML
990May 2024$508,072$472,946$284,150XML
990May 2023$515,013$451,744$254,828IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Carri Buffington
May 31, 2022≤ $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 86-3280538).

Questions about CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD MUSIC BOOSTERS INC

What is the EIN of CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD MUSIC BOOSTERS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD MUSIC BOOSTERS INC is 86-3280538.
Is CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD MUSIC BOOSTERS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD MUSIC BOOSTERS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD MUSIC BOOSTERS 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 CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD MUSIC BOOSTERS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD MUSIC BOOSTERS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD MUSIC BOOSTERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names CATHERINE MACKIN.
Who are the officers and directors of CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD MUSIC BOOSTERS INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $5,400 (LAURIE D'AMBROSIO, FINANCE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does CHINO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND COLOR GUARD MUSIC BOOSTERS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $363,793, expenses of $390,506 and total assets of $236,506 at year end.

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