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Srbs of Houston

EIN 92-3594967 · Humble, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE INDIAN HERITAGE, INCLUDING FESTIVALS SUCH AS DIWALI, NAVRATRI, HOLI, AND JANMASHTAMI, AS WELL AS YOUTH ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT INITIATIVES.

Income
$138,650
Spending
$139,035
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
17.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
0

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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)
  1. THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE CULTURAL ARTS OF INDIA IN AMERICA
  2. THE ORGANIZATION CARRIES OUT ITS MISSION THROUGH A SERIES OF CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CULTURAL & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS MAJOR CULTURAL EVENTS INCLUDING DIWALI, NAVRATRI, HOLI, JANMASHTAMI, AND COMMUNITY PICNICS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE TRADITIONAL MUSIC, DANCE, RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES, AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS THAT PROMOTE AND PRESERVE INDIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE. PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE VENUE RENTALS, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, EVENT LOGISTICS, AND RELATED OPERATIONAL COSTS. YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS YOUTH-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CULTURAL EDUCATION, SOCIAL EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION INITIATIVES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE CULTURAL AWARENESS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ENGAGEMENT AMONG YOUNGER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES: THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS VARIOUS COMMUNITY-BUILDING EFFORTS INCLUDING SOCIAL GATHERINGS, MEMORIAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES, AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION IS PRIMARILY VOLUNTEER-RUN, WITH NO COMPENSATION PAID TO OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS. SUBSTANTIALLY ALL EXPENSES REPORTED ARE RELATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION.
  3. THE ORGANIZATION CARRIES OUT ITS MISSION THROUGH A SERIES OF CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CULTURAL & COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION HOSTS MAJOR CULTURAL EVENTS INCLUDING DIWALI, NAVRATRI, HOLI, JANMASHTAMI, AND COMMUNITY PICNICS. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE TRADITIONAL MUSIC, DANCE, RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES, AND COMMUNITY GATHERINGS THAT PROMOTE AND PRESERVE INDIAN CULTURAL HERITAGE. PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE VENUE RENTALS, FOOD, ENTERTAINMENT, EVENT LOGISTICS, AND RELATED OPERATIONAL COSTS. YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS YOUTH-FOCUSED ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CULTURAL EDUCATION, SOCIAL EVENTS, AND COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION INITIATIVES. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE CULTURAL AWARENESS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ENGAGEMENT AMONG YOUNGER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY SUPPORT ACTIVITIES: THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS VARIOUS COMMUNITY-BUILDING EFFORTS INCLUDING SOCIAL GATHERINGS, MEMORIAL SUPPORT ACTIVITIES, AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION IS PRIMARILY VOLUNTEER-RUN, WITH NO COMPENSATION PAID TO OFFICERS OR DIRECTORS. SUBSTANTIALLY ALL EXPENSES REPORTED ARE RELATED TO PROGRAM SERVICES SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION.

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

  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 April 2023.

    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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