Ridgeland Band Booster Club Inc.

“Contributions reported on Line 1 reflect corporate sponsorships. Donor acknowledgements are issued for contributions of $250 or more, and written receipts are retained.”

“Reimbursement for Band Program Uniforms: Payments received from students/parents for the use of band program uniforms.”

“Membership dues reported on Line 3 are amounts collected from students and families for band, winter guard, and color guard programs. Dues are recorded net of refunds and are not treated as contributions.”

“Gross income from fundraising events, including concession stand sales, entry donations for concerts, various product sales programs (e.g., coke, popcorn), and spirit nights.”

“Other revenue sources include rental income received from hosting a winter guard competition, a refund from a vendor for returned merchandise, and a reimbursement received to correct a bank error.”

“Payments for professional services on Line 13 include independent contractors for musical instruction and design. All independent contractor documentation, including W-9s and 1099-NEC filings for payees over $600, is retained.”

“Other expenses include the costs for goods sold at concession stands, program service materials such as marching band and winter guard uniforms, contest/performance registration fees, and show prop construction materials. The amount also includes general administrative costs such as office supplies, legal fees associated with the organization's 501(c)(3) status, fees for e-filing 1099 forms, and maintenance costs for the equipment trailer, including tag and registration fees.”

“Ridgeland Band Booster Club (EIN: 99-3370688), incorporated 05/08/2024, supports Ridgeland High School instrumental music through fundraising and program support, fostering volunteerism among parents, students, directors, and the community to develop a competitive band program and enhance student musical experience; in FY2025 the Club contracted independent instructors and designers for marching band instruction, providing weekly rehearsals, show design, and competition coaching for over 100 students with primary outputs of five competitions, ten game performances, four community performances, and regular rehearsals (supporting invoices and event schedules are on file), and the Club also contracted independent instructors for Color/Winter Guard instruction for 16 students, delivering weekly rehearsals, two competitions, seven game performances, and two community performances (supporting invoices and event schedules are on file).”