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Classical Arts Society of Houston

EIN 76-0392366 · Sugar Land, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Formed in 1993, the Classical Arts Society of Houston is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and maintaining the rich heritage of the classical performing arts of India. In particular, the organization presents South Indian classical music (also called Carnatic music) typically up to 8 concerts by well-known visiting and diaspora artists from India, through the year. A music festival is held each year to commemorate a 18th century music composer named Sri Tyagaraja. Besides performing arts, educational talks, symposia and lecture demonstrations are also offered through the year by experts in the field. The programs are often targeted towards many youngsters in the Houston area students of Carnatic music.

Income
$71,294
Spending
$43,991
Reserves
43 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (8)
  1. $2,121 spent. Jan 19, 2025 - Tyagaraja Aradhana and Music Festival Attended by over 150 children and 200 adults Held at the Meenakshi Temple Auditorium, Pearland,TX
  2. $4,359 spent. March 23, 2025 - Dikshithar 250 Presented by Dr. Kanniks Kannikeshwaran Attended by 150 connoisseurs Event held at the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston
  3. $5,317 spent. March 30, 2025 - Kaushiki Chakraborthi Concert held at The Stafford Civic Center, Stafford, TX Attended by 150 people
  4. $11,391 spent. April 25, 2025 - RanjanI Gayathri Vocal Concert Held at The Meenakshi Temple Auditorium, Pearland, TX. Attended by 350 connoiseurs
  5. $7,700 spent. June 6, 2025 - Rahul Vellal vocal concert at The Meenakshi Temple Auditorium, Pearland, TX. Attended by over 225
  6. $5,952 spent. Oct 10, 2025 - Akkarai Sisters Violin Duet Concert held at The MATCH, Houston, TX Attended by over 300
  7. $5,836 spent. Nov 14, 2025 - Vijay Siva vocal concert at the MATCH, Houston, TX attended around 200
  8. $1,317 spent. Co-Sponsorship of HYMA (Houston Youth Music Association),

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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 November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 1997.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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