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Nonprofit · EIN 76-0085877

COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77288

Financials

$219K$227K2022$460K$413K2023$601K$473K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$601,409$472,655$128,754$668,146$175,272$492,874
August 31, 2024990$460,001$412,833$47,168$419,603$163,568$256,035
August 31, 2023990$218,598$227,325-$8,727$357,348$159,400$197,948
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$551,444
of which government grants
$90,940
Program service revenue
$49,358
Investment income
$607
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,874
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$59,290
Other salaries and wages
$133,107
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$207,450
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,500
Occupancy
$18,903
Travel
$517
Program services (functional)
$302,917
Management and general (functional)
$161,975
Fundraising (functional)
$7,762

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$419,603
Total assets, end of year
$668,146
Total liabilities, end of year
$175,272
Net assets, end of year
$492,874
Land, buildings and equipment
$444,395
Publicly traded securities
$2,941
Gross receipts
$601,409
Employees
4
Volunteers
12
Year formed
1979
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Elizabeth WatkinsChairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Betty ParkerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Marrio HinkleTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Cora RobinsonBoardmember
Trustee or director
2$0
Jorge MartinezBoardmember
Trustee or director
2$0
Jasmine QuinerlyBoardmember
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Elizabeth WatkinsChairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
Betty ParkerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Marrio HinkleTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Cora RobinsonBoardmember
Trustee or director
2$0
Jorge MartinezBoardmember
Trustee or director
2$0
Jasmine QuinerlyBoardmember
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Elizabeth WatkinsChairperson
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Betty ParkerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Mario HinkleTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Cora RobinsonBoardmember
Trustee or director
2$0
Jorge MartinezBoardmember
Trustee or director
2$0
Shandra HaginsBoardmember
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 8363, HOUSTON, TX 77288-8363
In care of
% MAURICE ROBERTS
Mailing address (990-N for 2014)
PO Box 8363, Houston TX 77288
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Maurice Roberts, PO BOX 8363, HOUSTON, TX 772888363
Principal officer (990-N for 2014)
Elizabeth Watkins, PO Box 8363, Houston TX 77288
Signed the 990
Maurice Roberts, Managing Director
Phone
(713) 523-9710

Mission

To Preserve Black Music Traditions that the community is seldom exposed to or is in danger of being lost. This is done through Performances Music Education and collaborating with communities as well as providing performance opportunities for Classical Black Musicians.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Community Music Center of Houston CMCH presented a diverse array of performances during the Performance Season featuring annual events such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Tribute this year at St. Marys Catholic Church the Black History Month Concert this year one was at Grace Episcopal Church and another at the Eldorado Ballroom Philly Soul Concert V at Miller Outdoor Theatre and the Legacy Project at the Eldorado Building. These performances celebrated and promoted Black music traditions by offering a wide range of genres including classical music by black composers spirituals jazz and Rhythm & Blues. One of the key initiatives of CMCH the Legacy Project is a tribute that recognizes and commemorates artists and music contributors such as entrepreneurs musicians and music teachers who have made significant contributions to Black music traditions. The projects primary objective is to honor their legacy preserve their history and educate present and future generations about their invaluable impact on music culture. The Legacy Project consists of Concert and Art Exhibit with Artist Talk Events serving as a platform to showcase the rich history and cultural significance of Black music traditions through engaging and enlightening performances and discussions. The CMCH Performance Season not only entertains but also educates and enlightens audiences about the diverse and rich heritage of Black music. By offering free concerts to the public CMCH ensures that these cultural experiences are accessible to all fostering inclusivity and community engagement. The concerts attract a varied audience with at least 70% being Black reflecting the organizations commitment to celebrating and promoting diversity within the community. With a range of 150 to 3,000 attendees depending on the size of the venue CMCH continues to make a significant impact by providing a platform for cultural expression artistic excellence and historical preservation.
    Expenses $187,908 · grants $500
  • Music Education Individual Lessons Groups lessons Classes Student Recitals School programs youth community performances and programs etc. We did expand our reach into K-12 schools this year by providing free music training for the students and concerts in which they could participate. We had at least 300 students. For private and group lessons we have about 12 to 24 music students vocal and instrumental. Our summer music camp had about 20 students with 50 audience members at the Finale Concert. Each of the 2 student recitals had 14 to 24 students with about 100 audience members.
    Expenses $48,789 · revenue $10,883
  • CMCHs encompassed a diverse range of bookings of our music groups and musicians exemplified by events like the Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestras concert at the African American Museum in Dallas which had an audience of over 500 to 1000 and smaller ensemble performances at weddings parks community centers and museums. For this fiscal year CMCH collaborated with an Indian Dance Arts company for the Kindred Spirits concerts recognizing both Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Ghandhi similarity and accomplishments through Indian Song and especially Indian traditional dancing to CMCH string ensembles music. Some 200 to 500 were at both events. During the period under review CMCH did not provide Umbrella Programming a service designed to assist organizations lacking 501c3 status in securing funding from governmental or other grant sources.
    Expenses $48,476 · revenue $38,475
  • Various archival and inventory projects of music history programs instruments and supplies; space rental for these supplies; plus additional minor programming projects. Grant amounts are other assistance donations to domestic organizations and individuals.
    Expenses $17,744 · grants $2,374

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
76-0085877
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
1984
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$668,146
Income (IRS master file)
$601,409

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$601,409$472,655$668,146XML
990August 2024$460,001$412,833$419,603XML
990August 2023$218,598$227,325$357,348XML
990August 2022$244,285$263,060$364,400IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2014
Officer: Elizabeth Watkins
August 31, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 76-0085877).

Questions about COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON

What is the EIN of COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON?
The employer identification number (EIN) of COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON is 76-0085877.
Is COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
Are donations to COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON 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 COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Maurice Roberts.
Who are the officers and directors of COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $601,409, expenses of $472,655 and total assets of $668,146 at year end.

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