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Rgv Performing Arts

EIN 99-2401644 · Austin, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RGV Performing Arts is a nonprofit Arts organization dedicated to fostering artistic expression, teamwork, and personal growth through the dynamic art of color guard performance. As the only independent winter guard in South Texas within a 200-mile radius, we provide a vital creative outlet for performers of all backgrounds, offering high-quality training, competitive opportunities, and community engagement. Our mission is to cultivate excellence in movement, dance, and equipment technique while promoting discipline, confidence, and leadership in our members. Through competitions, performances, workshops, and outreach, we aim to elevate the visibility of the color guard activity in our region and inspire the next generation of performers.

Income
$56,618
Spending
$53,633
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%

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

Financial health

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 May 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. $23,576 spent. Produced a competitive show for 23 members to train in technique, leadership, and performance. Program expenses include production costs such as choreography, music production, prop and set production.
  2. $23,452 spent. Trained 23 performers for the 2025 season and competed in the WGI Regional Circuit and WGI World Championships. Received 1st place at the WGI San Antonio Regional in Independent A Class Division. Received 1st place at the WGI Austin Regional in Independent A Class Division. Received 11th place at the WGI World Championships in Dayton, OH in Independent A Class Finals.
  3. $2,529 spent. Trained 23 performers in the 2025 Season and competed in the Texas Color Guard Circuit. At TCGC State Championships, the RGV Winter Guard received 2nd Place overall in the Independent A Class Division.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 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 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 May 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 2024.

    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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