Phantom Regiment Inc
Phantom Regiment Inc
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About this organization
Mission
Phantom Regiment seeks to create an inspired community of empowered and passionate leaders by providing life-changing experiences through performing arts education.
About
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 COTRIBUTIONS 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 PEFORMING GROUP OF 150 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 ASSISTACE 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.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit, as set forth in the filing, is “To further education in music, marching, dance or interpretive movement, discipline and sportsmanship.”.
When discussing its purpose, they were characterized as: “Youth education and performance activities.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is legally authorized to operate is IL, as reported.
- The filing confirms that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 420 N MAIN STREET, ROCKFORD, IL, 61103.
- The form of the non-profit reports 2 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$152,996.
- The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is based on an independent review and approval process.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1956.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $155,428 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $125,159 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.