Alamo City Performing Arts Association
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Alamo City Performing Arts Association is dedicated to providing inclusive education and performance opportunities in dance, theater, and music to inspire a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts within our community. Through educational programs, public performances, and collaborations with professional artists, we enrich the cultural life of San Antonio while fostering artistic excellence and developing the next generation of performers. This mission is carried out through Alamo City Arts Academy, Alamo City Dance Company, Alamo Symphony Viva, The Heart of Texas Concert Band, Memory Lane Dance Band, Alamo City Mariachi Academy, Alamo City Stage Company, and Alamo City Ballet Folklorico.
- Income
- $570,023
- Spending
- $700,952
- Spent on programs
- 61%
- Reserves
- 6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 54%
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 275
- Highest pay
- $42,000, president and ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.0 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 54% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 23% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 14% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1561% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (7)
- $53,674 spent. Nutcracker - 33nd Annual Production (Our Lady of the Lake University) presented by Alamo City Arts. This classical holiday tale features a cast of more than 75 performers dancing over 150 roles, all accompanied by live orchestration from Alamo City Symphony Viva. Each year, we reserve 25 percent of our tickets for VetTix, a national nonprofit that provides free event tickets to active-duty military, veterans, and their families as a way to honor their service. We're proud to partner with VetTix so more military families can enjoy the magic of this production.
- $2,019 spent. Eva's Heroes Nutcracker is an inclusive, sensory-friendly production presented through a partnership between Alamo City Arts, Alamo City Dance Company, and Eva's Heroes. Created in 2019 at the request of Eva's Heroes, the production provides individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to rehearse and perform alongside experienced dancers in a welcoming and supportive environment. In 2025, the production expanded to present the complete, full-length story of The Nutcracker for the first time, featuring 40 participants from Eva's Heroes performing alongside members of Alamo City Dance Company and the community cast. Lighting and sound levels were thoughtfully adapted to create a sensory-friendly environment while preserving the artistry and magic of the ballet. By removing barriers to participation and attendance, the program fosters confidence, artistic expression, inclusion, and meaningful community engagement while ensuring that audiences of all abilities can experience the joy of live performing arts together.
- $162,713 spent. Alamo City Arts Academy provides year-round arts education through comprehensive instruction in dance, music, theater, and voice for students of all ages and experience levels. The Academy offers training in a variety of dance disciplines, including ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary, hip hop, musical theater, ballet folklórico, flamenco, and adaptive dance, as well as private and group instruction in music and theater. Classes are designed to foster technical excellence, creativity, confidence, discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts in a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. In addition to weekly classes, the Academy offers workshops, master classes, summer intensives, performance opportunities, and outreach programs that connect students with accomplished artists and educators from around the world. Through these educational experiences, students develop artistic, personal, and leadership skills while preparing for college, professional careers, community performances, and lifelong participation in the arts. Financial assistance and scholarship opportunities help ensure that quality arts education remains accessible to students throughout the community.
- $55,692 spent. Alamo City Dance Company provides pre-professional performance opportunities for dancers while enriching the community through public performances, educational outreach, and cultural engagement. Company members receive advanced training and perform in a variety of productions that promote artistic excellence, teamwork, leadership, and community service. During 2025, the company presented its annual spring production of Coppélia and its fall production, Viva Mariachi, in collaboration with the Heart of Texas Concert Band. Company members also performed in the Ford Holiday River Parade, participated in numerous community festivals and outreach events, and represented Alamo City Arts at performances throughout the San Antonio area. Through these productions and appearances, the company provided meaningful performance experience for dancers while making high-quality performing arts accessible to thousands of community members.
- $18,607 spent. Alamo City Symphony Viva provides affordable, high-quality orchestral performances that educate, inspire, and enrich the cultural life of the San Antonio community. Through performances featuring classical masterworks, popular repertoire, and collaborative productions, the orchestra creates meaningful opportunities for musicians while expanding public access to live orchestral music. During 2025, Alamo City Symphony Viva presented a five-concert subscription season featuring a diverse repertoire for audiences of all ages. The orchestra also launched the Arts Connect: Student Concert Series with Viva Mariachi, an educational concert celebrating Hispanic musical traditions that introduced thousands of students to live orchestral music and cultural heritage through engaging, TEKS-aligned performances.
- $51,654 spent. Heart of Texas Concert Band provides free and affordable concert band performances that celebrate the rich tradition of wind band music while promoting music education and community engagement. Comprised of volunteer and professional musicians, the ensemble offers performance opportunities for musicians of all ages and backgrounds while making high-quality live music accessible to the public. During 2025, the Heart of Texas Concert Band presented nine public concerts, featuring a diverse repertoire of classical, patriotic, contemporary, and popular works. The ensemble also collaborated with other Alamo City Arts programs, including Viva Mariachi with Alamo City Dance Company, and participated in community events that enriched the cultural life of San Antonio through the performing arts.
- $86,090 spent. Community Outreach - Alamo City Arts expanded access to the performing arts through performances at community events, collaborative concerts, cultural celebrations, and outreach initiatives throughout the San Antonio area. Programs included performances in the Ford Holiday River Parade, Fiesta Noche del Rio, Holidays on Houston Street, collaborations with local arts organizations, performances with Eva's Heroes, and numerous additional community festivals and special events. These outreach activities provided free and low-cost performing arts experiences while promoting arts education, cultural appreciation, and community engagement for audiences of all ages.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1992.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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