Every Gift Impacts Students
The Pine View Band Boosters work diligently to fund band expenses not covered by the school or district. Your support is critical to ensure resources are available to provide top-quality instruction, performance opportunities, and supplies for our student musicians.
Your monetary donations are placed in Pine View Band, Inc.’s, general fund, which is used 100% to support the band; funds vary by year and are allocated to meet the priorities identified by the Band Director. The foremost goal is to fund the coaches at least through January each year. Every donation helps!
How is the money used?
• To hire professional music coaches to work with students
• To provide financial assistance to students (scholarships, fees, supplies)
• To assist with transportation costs
• To purchase instruments
Thank you for helping to provide these resources to Pine View Band students:
Monthly Coaching
$4000 – All (9) instrument coaches
Annual Expenses
$2,000 – MPA fees & bus transport
$6,000 – Sheet music
Financial Assistance to Students
$25 – Supplies (reeds, valve oil, method books)
$100 – Wind Ensemble student tuxedo
$500 – Student scholarship for band trip
Instrument Purchases
$500 – Amplifier for Jazz Band
$1,000 – Flute or trumpet
$1,800 – Clarinet
$2,500 – Alto saxophone
$4,000 – French horn
$8,000 – Tuba
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Pine View Band, Inc., relies entirely on donations and sponsors to support the band. Thank you for your contributions!
Donation FAQ
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Pine View Band, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 27-19279928), registered as a charitable organization with the State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services license #CH36129.
Will I receive a tax receipt?
We will mail tax receipts automatically for each donation over $250; please opt to share your mailing address during the donation transaction. If you need a receipt for any other donation amount, just let us know.
Do I need a PayPal account to donate?
No. You can check out as a PayPal guest, using a credit or debit card.
If you have a PayPal account, just log in to your account and use your preferred payment method.
If you prefer to give another way, you can write a check or sponsor a specific item from the Band Wish List.
Is my donation secure?
Yes. Your transaction is processed by PayPal using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption. PayPal does not share your financial information with us.
Are there transaction fees?
You will not be charged a transaction fee when you donate through PayPal. For each gift, Pine View Band, Inc., does pay a small percentage and a per-transaction fee. If you prefer, you can pay by check instead and 100% of your donation will go to the band. We are grateful for every gift.
May I donate a different way?
Absolutely. We cannot accept credit card payments outside of PayPal, but you may donate by check made payable to Pine View Band, Inc. Send your contribution with your student to the band room or mail it to:
Pine View Band, Inc.
1 Python Path
Osprey, FL 34229
To sponsor or donate a specific item, please see our Band Wish List or contact our band director.