Diaz Music Institute
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Diaz Music Institute (DMI)is dedicated to preseerving and advancing Latin music traditions through high-quality music education, mentorship and performance opportunities. DMI serves students of all backgrounds, especially those with limited access to arts education, helping them build confidence, develop musical skills, and explore future educational and career opportunites in music.
- Income
- $366,999
- Spending
- $342,381
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 0.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 87%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 15
- Highest pay
- $52,000, executive director
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
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 11% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% 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
Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 250 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited 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 (3)
- After School Programs: Our after school program engages students in a dynamic culturally diverse music curriculum tht encourages a healthy balance between academics and performanrce. The program fosters self-reliance, intrinsic motivation and critical thinking through active listening, dialogue, and mentorship.
- $70,000 spent. Summer Camp: Workshops engage students ina diverse music program when they wil learn the importance of balancing school with music performance. Students learn about music but the focus is to help students become self reliant and intrically motivated. The program empowers kids with an approach to education that involves listening and dialogue in an attempt to bring critical awareness. Each of the programs have some uniquie experience that will elevate student performance and enhance life skills.
- $20,000 spent. Noche Caliente (Hot Night) is an exciting eventing ow world-class music and entertainment celebrating the richness of Latin music and cultural traditions. Held at Houstons iconic Miller Outdoor Theater, the program features internationall recognized gues artist performing alongside Calients, Diaz Music Institutes award winning youth ensemble. This is a free event for the city of Houston.
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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2019.
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 October 2019.
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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