Kingwood Pops Orchestra
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE PERFORMANCE OF THE BEST SYMPHONIC POPS ORCHESTRAL COLLECTIONS. WE ARE PROUD TO PROVIDE QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE FAMILY-ORIENTED MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT TO RESIDENTS OF AND VISITORS TO THE GREATER HOUSTON AREA.
- Income
- $69,610
- Spending
- $63,276
- Reserves
- 15 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 77%
- Highest pay
- $3,000, artistic dir
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 June 30, 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 June 30, 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 (2)
- $62,950 spent. THE KINGWOOD POPS PROVIDES 4 THEMED CONCERTS DURING OUR SEASON (JULY 1-JUNE 30) WITH DIVERSE PROGRAMMING, GUEST VOCALISTS AND QUALITY PERFORMANCES. WE ARE SUPPORTED BY OVER 60 PROFESSIONALLY DIVERSE AND DEDICATED VOLUNTEER ORCHESTRA MEMBERS WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT THEIR MUSIC. FOR THE 2024-2025 CONCERT SEASON, KPO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMED 4 THEMED CONCERTS (8 PERFORMANCES) WITH AN ESTIMATED TOTAL OF 3000 PATRONS IN ATTENDANCE.
- $622 spent. THE KINGWOOD POPS MANAGES A PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LONESTAR COLLEGE SYSTEM KINGWOOD WHICH OFFERS A 50% REIMBURSEMENT OF COURSE FEES TO LSCS MUSIC STUDENTS WHO ENROLL IN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AS A FOR-CREDIT COURSE OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE AND PERFORM IN KINGWOOD POPS' CONCERTS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 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 November 6, 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 June 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 October 1998.
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 November 4, 2026.
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