THE FIVE LAKES SILVER BAND
EIN 02-0802528 · Music (A68)
What they do
THE MISSION of THE FIVE LAKES SILVER BAND is to STRIVE for MUSICAL EXCELLENCE IN PERFORMANCE, EDUCATION, and ENTERTAINMENT IN THE BRITISH BRASS BAND TRADITION of CONTESTING; to ACHIEVE and MAINTAIN THE STATUS of A LEADING BRASS BAND WORLD-WIDE WHILE DEVELOPING , GROWING, and ENRICHING THE NEXT GENERATION of BRASS BAND ARTISTS and AUDIENCES.
Should I give to this charity?
Of every $100 spent, about $98.60 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.
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Basic facts we verified
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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders10 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $14,600 for CHRISTOPHER WARD (MUSIC DIRECTOR / DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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Financial picture
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Where each $100 went
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Money in and money out
Reported spending amounts
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Leadership and board
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People reported as paid
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (10)
CHRISTOPHER WARDMUSIC DIRECTOR / DIRECTOR
COLLEEN LANDSECRETARY / DIRECTOR
DEBORAH DEPORREDIRECTOR
DOUG BAYNETREASURER / DIRECTOR
EDWARD GONCZTREASURER / DIRECTOR
GORDON WARDVICE-PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR
JEFF MARKWICKPERSONNEL MANAGER / DIRECT
JEFFREY SCHEUPRESIDENT / DIRECTOR
MEGAN FRITZDIRECTOR
MICHAEL BAKERMUSIC DIRECTOR / DIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2007
- Location
- 955 MARKMAN PARK ROAD, BADEN, PA 15005
- County
- Beaver
- In care of
- EDWARD GONCZ
- Primary officer
- EDWARD GONCZ, TREASURER
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- HILL BARTH & KING LLC
- NTEE classification
- Music (A68)
- IRS tax category
- Music