Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf .... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 424,787 | 975,501 | 812,402 | 753,717 | 754,745 | 3,721,152 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | 696,166 | 1,565,925 | 1,878,837 | 2,477,577 | 2,753,310 | 9,371,815 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 1,120,953 | 2,541,426 | 2,691,239 | 3,231,294 | 3,508,055 | 13,092,967 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 13,092,967 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2020 | (b) 2021 | (c) 2022 | (d) 2023 | (e) 2024 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 1,120,953 | 2,541,426 | 2,691,239 | 3,231,294 | 3,508,055 | 13,092,967 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 16 | 939 | 6,933 | 9,996 | 17,458 | 35,342 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 16 | 939 | 6,933 | 9,996 | 17,458 | 35,342 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 6,998 | 12,550 | 67,200 | 81,166 | 119,186 | 287,100 |
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 1,127,967 | 2,554,915 | 2,765,372 | 3,322,456 | 3,644,699 | 13,415,409 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024: | ||||
| a From 2019....... | ||||
| b From 2020....... | ||||
| c From 2021....... | ||||
| d From 2022....... | ||||
| e From 2023....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2024 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2024..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| PART III, LINE 12 | EQUIPMENT SALES 287,100 |
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| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A | ESTABLISHED IN 1956 AS A PART OF THE ROCKFORD VFW POST 342, PHANTOM REGIMENT, INC. IS A YOUTH ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-RELIANCE. IT ENCOURAGES TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP, CIVIC PRIDE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ONE'S PERSONAL BEST TO A GROUP EFFORT. THESE LESSONS ARE LEARNED THROUGH A MUSICAL AND MARCHING ACTIVITY IN WHICH THERE IS A BLENDING OF THE ARTS AND ATHLETICS. PHANTOM REGIMENT PRIDES ITSELF ON PROVIDING A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE FOR THE YOUTH THAT PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF OUR PROGRAMS. WE WANT TO OFFER A CONDUIT THROUGH WHICH THEY SUCCEED NOT ONLY WITHIN THE MUSIC EDUCATION WORLD, WHICH IS ONE OF OUR PRIMARY FOCUSES, BUT ALSO PROVIDING LESSONS THEY CAN APPLY TO OTHER AREAS OF THEIR LIFE. WE PROVIDE YOUTH ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE THE PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF ITS PARTICIPANTS THROUGH EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, ENTERTAINMENT AND THE PERFORMING ARTS. IT'S ACTIVITIES MAKE A LASTING IMPACT ON OUR STUDENTS, MANY OF WHOM CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION AND BECOME MUSIC EDUCATORS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY WHILE OTHERS BECOME PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS AND DANCERS. WE FIND THAT MANY OF OUR ACTIVITIES HAVE A LIFE-LONG IMPACT ON THE STUDENTS DUE TO THE SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIPS THEY DEVELOP WHILE PARTICIPATING IN OUR PROGRAMS. OUR PROGRAMS INCLUDE: PHANTOM REGIMENT DRUM AND BUGLE CORPS - THIS IS A PERFORMING GROUP OF 165 STUDENTS THAT RANGE IN AGE FROM 16 TO 21. WE HAVE BETWEEN 600 AND 750 STUDENTS AUDITION TO BE PART OF THE CORPS THAT REQUIRES THAT THEY ATTEND PRACTICES ONE WEEKEND A MONTH FROM DECEMBER THROUGH APRIL AND MOVE TO ROCKFORD IN MAY TO LEARN THAT YEAR'S PROGRAM FOR THREE WEEKS BEFORE EMBARKING ON A TWO MONTH TOUR OF THE UNITED STATES TO PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITIONS AND PRACTICE. THE COMPETITIVE SEASON ENDS IN MID-AUGUST IN INDIANAPOLIS WHERE THE DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE HELD. THE DRUM CORPS HAS THE 2ND LONGEST ACTIVE STREAK OF APPEARING IN DCI'S TOP 12 AND HAS WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP IN 1996 AND 2008. PUBLIC SCHOOL OUTREACH - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF LENDING INSTRUMENTS AND INTRODUCING STUDENTS TO MUSIC. BUDGET CUTS IN MANY OF OUR LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS HAVE RESULTED IN THE REDUCTION OR ELIMINATION OF MUSIC PROGRAMS. PHANTOM REGIMENT HAS ALSO PROVIDED CLINICIANS AND CONDUCTORS FOR THE CITY OF ROCKFORD'S ALL-STAR AND HONOR BAND CONCERTS. WE FEEL THAT MUSIC EDUCATION IS ESSENTIAL TO A WELL-ROUNDED STUDENT AND MANY STUDIES HAVE DOCUMENTED THE POSITIVE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN BEING INVOLVED IN MUSIC AND MATH AND SCIENCE SCORES. HIGH & MIDDLE SCHOOL CONCERT BAND FESTIVAL - PRODUCED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY MUSIC DEPARTMENT, THIS FESTIVAL ALLOWS SCHOOLS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM IN THE BEAUTIFUL BOUTELL MEMORIAL CONCERT HALL, ON THE CAMPUS OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY. THE FESTIVAL IS A NONCOMPETITIVE, EDUCATIONAL EVENT IN A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS PERFORM ON STAGE AND RECEIVE FEEDBACK AND STATE OF THE ART AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGS OF THEIR CONCERT, AS WELL AS TAKE PART IN A CLINIC WITH ONE OF THE FESTIVAL'S CLINICIANS FOLLOWING THEIR PERFORMANCE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | EDUCATIONAL CAMPS - PHANTOM REGIMENT HAS BEEN PRODUCING SUMMER EDUCATIONAL CAMPS SINCE 2003. WE HOLD CAMPS FOR DRUM MAJOR, BRASS, PERCUSSION AND COLOR GUARD. THESE 3 OR 4-DAY CAMPS ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND ARE ATTENDED BY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THAT WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS. THE EDUCATIONAL CAMP STAFF IS MADE UP OF SOME OF THE BEST HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE BAND DIRECTORS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY, MOST OF WHOM ARE CURRENT OR FORMER MEMBERS OF THE PHANTOM REGIMENT INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF. OUR EDUCATIONAL CAMP STUDENTS GET AN INTENSE, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE THAT GENERALLY INCLUDES INTERACTIVE SESSION WITH THE DRUM CORPS. SURVEYS OF THE CAMP STUDENTS HAVE SHOWN THAT THE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE THEY'VE GAINED AT ONE OF OUR CAMPS HAVE HELPED THEM BECOME BETTER PERFORMERS AND LEADERS BACK AT THEIR HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | PHANTOM REGIMENT ACADEMY OFFERS BOTH IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES WITH SOME OF THE BEST MARCHING ARTS EDUCATORS IN THE WORLD. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | A DRAFT COPY OF THE RETURN IS SUBMITTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW AND IF APPROPRIATE, THEY RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT THEY APPROVE THE RETURN FOR FILING. A COPY OF THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND IS APPROVED PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | ANNUALLY AT THE FIRST MEETING OF A NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED AND ANY KNOWN CONFLICTS ARE DISCUSSED AT THAT TIME. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | AN AD HOC COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPLETES AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND AS PART OF THAT PROCESS SETS THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS WITH KNOWLEDGE OF COMPENSATION OF SIMILAR SIZE ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR ACTIVITY AND IN THE GEOGRAPHIC AREA WHERE THE ORGANIZATION IS HEADQUARTERED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY INTERESTED PARTY DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AT THE OFFICES OF THE ORGANIZATION. REQUESTS OTHER THAN AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE WILL ALSO BE ACCEPTED. |
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