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Hindus of Greater Houston Inc

EIN 94-3424274 · Houston, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE GOAL WAS TO UNITE THE ENTIRE HINDU POPULATION OF GREATER HOUSTON AT ONE PLACE TO DEVELOP A STRONG UNITY AND BROTHERHOOD AMONG THE HINDU COMMUNITY. THE IDEA WAS DISCUSSED WITH A NUMBER OF ACTIVE HINDU INDIVIDUALS AND ASSOCIATIONS AND THUS EVOLVED THE JANMASHTAMI FESTIVAL.

Income
$317,140
Spending
$339,553
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
90

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 61% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (6)
  1. $220,202 spent. As the HGH goal is not only bring the Hindu community at large in the local Houston community but also extend our support to crisis that Hindus face across the globe. We bring attention to the difficulties and hardships people face in many parts of the world. Representatives from over 28 Hindu temples and organizations met at VPSS wherein the nature of collaborative activities, plans for 2021 and strengthening the Hindu community was discussed. The VHPA Hindu Heritage Camp was transferred in 2018 and conducted by HGH since then. This camp attacts Hindu children and youth for 2 weekends in large numbers. The entire camp is mentored by Past Alumni from the Camp. The success rate of this camp was the signature reason for activating and aligning it with HGH HGH raised funds for Hindu Heritage Campsite which is being built
  2. $60,920 spent. OTHER PARTNERING EVENTS WITH MASALA RADIO FOR HOLI AND DIWALI. WITH ICC HOUSTON FOR INDIA REPUBLIC DAY AND INDEPENDENCE DAY. THE RATH YATRA CELEBRATIONS WITH ORISSA CULTURE CENTER. SUPPORT TO DUSSERAH CELEBRATIONS OF SITARAM FOUNDATION.
  3. $37,919 spent. YEAR ROUND ACTIVITIES WHICH INCLUDE MEDIA PROMOTION AND SUPPORT TO LOCAL INSTITUTIONS. UPDATED DIRECTORY OF MAJOR TEMPLES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN HOUSTON. WORKING TOWARDS CREATION OF HINDU BLOG. SHARED VOICE MEDIA RADIO WITH SANATAN HINDU CENTER ON EVERY SUNDAY
  4. $14,730 spent. OTHER OUTREACH ACTIVITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND HINDU CAUSE INCLUDING THE INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY AT INDIA HOUSE and all across the City
  5. The signature event presented was Janmashtami Festival. This was the 40th Annual Festival celebrated in Greater Houston. At this event Akhil Chopra Award for dedicated service was also organized which is a community service award for an individual who extended selfless services to the community. The celebration is to showcase the core tenets of the Hindu faith that reinforce love towards all living beings, reverence towards Planet Earth and a peaceful coexistence to make this world a better place for all. As the community expanded with many temples and organizations established in the Greater Houston area, the turnout at this event has exponetially increased.
  6. HGH took the initiative to encourage youth who are involved in community activities and have a vision of expansion of their faith to their friends and peers. This is recognition of their dedication to give back to the community and celebrate the future leadership in Hindu community. The Youth Award Night was such an event where Youth nominations were sought from various organizations and temples. They had a motivational speeches that evening

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 2005.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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