Nonprofit · EIN 30-0288750
RIVER OAKS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77027
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,075,276 | $2,145,907 | -$70,631 | $1,046,394 | $296,274 | $750,120 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,046,254
- of which government grants
- $24,000
- Program service revenue
- $60,445
- Investment income
- $1,505
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$32,928
- Other revenue
- -$32,928
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $242,393
- Other salaries and wages
- $381,505
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $675,353
- Professional fundraising fees
- $30,250
- Accounting fees
- $120,304
- Occupancy
- $71,485
- Travel
- $171,183
- Depreciation
- $2,636
- Program services (functional)
- $1,230,599
- Management and general (functional)
- $602,487
- Fundraising (functional)
- $312,821
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,296,471
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,046,394
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $296,274
- Net assets, end of year
- $750,120
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $11,212
- Publicly traded securities
- $45,843
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$313,692
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,063,812
- Gross receipts
- $2,168,404
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 28
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alecia Lawyer | Artistic Director Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $120,479 | $0 |
| Amy Gibbs | Managing Director Officer | 40 | $102,779 | $5,936 |
| Frank Donnelly thru 42025 | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jane Johnson from 42025 | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Lona McManus from 42025 | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Calvin Crossley thru 42025 | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Susanne Evans from 42025 | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Reese | Treasuer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Gregory Scott Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chuck Carlberg | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew Coit | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Cross | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Flores | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Grube | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alecia Harris | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nathaniel Higgins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Benjamin Holloway | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chi-Chi Johansen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bailey Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Muna | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel Rosson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kimberly Selber | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rebecca Upchurch | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amanda Watson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3104 EDLOE ST STE 350, HOUSTON, TX 77027-6047
- In care of
- % ALECIA L LAWYER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Amy Gibbs, 3104 Edloe St 350, Houston, TX 77027
- Signed the 990
- Amy Gibbs, Managing Director
- Phone
- (713) 665-2700
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
To shape the future of classical music by energizing, modernizing, and personalizing the concert experience.
Program accomplishments
- ROCO is Houston's deeply local, globally impactful 40-piece professional chamber orchestra with musicians and guest artists from around the globe. Livestreaming for free since 2013, our concerts have reached all seven continents. ROCO is one of the most prolific commissioning organizations in the US, reaching 150 world premieres, presented alongside classics and rarely-heard gems. Performing in over 75 venues in Houston, our multigenerational and multimedia-enhanced experiences are offered with a Pay-What-You-Wish ticketing model, made possible through 98% of our income being donated by a vast portfolio of supporters.Expenses $1,230,599 · revenue $60,445
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 30-0288750
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2005
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A69)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,046,394
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,168,404
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,817,303 | $1,741,169 | $688,800 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,492,663 | $1,478,506 | $650,565 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about RIVER OAKS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
- What is the EIN of RIVER OAKS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RIVER OAKS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA is 30-0288750.
- Is RIVER OAKS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2005.
- Are donations to RIVER OAKS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RIVER OAKS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of RIVER OAKS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did RIVER OAKS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of RIVER OAKS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Amy Gibbs.
- Who are the officers and directors of RIVER OAKS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,479 (Alecia Lawyer, Artistic Director).
- How much revenue does RIVER OAKS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,075,276, expenses of $2,145,907 and total assets of $1,046,394 at year end.
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