Nonprofit · EIN 76-0392366
CLASSICAL ARTS SOCIETY OF HOUSTON
Tax-exempt · SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $71,294 | $43,991 | $27,303 | $157,557 | $0 | $157,557 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $53,375 | $53,387 | -$12 | $130,254 | $0 | $130,254 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ (amended) | $66,717 | $58,879 | $7,838 | $130,268 | $0 | $130,268 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $70,255
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,039
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $31,843
- Occupancy
- $10,359
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,789
- Program services (functional)
- $43,993
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $130,254
- Total assets, end of year
- $157,557
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $157,557
- Cash, savings and investments
- $157,557
- Gross receipts
- $71,294
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nalini Mukhopadyay | Chairperson | 0 | $0 |
| Nalini Sadagopan | President | 15 | $0 |
| Ranjana Narasiman | Vice President | 6 | $0 |
| Sundaresan 'Sesh' Bala | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Sridevi Josyula | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Prabha Bala | Founder & Past President | 15 | $0 |
| Lakshmi Srivaths | Director | 7 | $0 |
| Partha Krishnamurthy | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Vatsa Kumar | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Manjula Rao | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Anjana Siddharth | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Srividya Sridharan | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Ayshwarya Srinivasan | Director | 3 | $0 |
| Anuradha Subramanian | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Praveen Rajendran | Director | 5 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sudha Ravi Mani | Director | 2 | $0 |
| Srini Narella | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nalini Mukhopadyay | Chairman | 0 | $0 |
| Nalini Sadagopan | President | 15 | $0 |
| Ranjana Narasiman | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Sundaresan 'Sesh' Bala | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Lakshmi Srivaths | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Sridevi Josyula | Joint Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Prabha Bala | Past President | 15 | $0 |
| Partha Krishnamurthy | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Vatsa Kumar | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Manjula Rao | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Anjana Siddharth | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Srividya Sridharan | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Ayshwarya Srinivasan | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Anuradha Subramanian | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Praveen Rajendran | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nalini Mukhopadyay | Chairman | 0 | $0 |
| Nalini Sadagopan | President | 15 | $0 |
| Ranjana Narasiman | Vice President | 10 | $0 |
| Sundaresan 'Sesh' Bala | Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
| Lakshmi Srivaths | Secretary | 10 | $0 |
| Sridevi Josyula | Joint Secretary | 15 | $0 |
| Prabha Bala | Past President | 15 | $0 |
| Abhishek Balakrishnan | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Radhika Hariharan | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Partha Krishnamurthy | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Vatsaa Kumar | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Manjula Rao | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Anjana Siddharth | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Srividya Sridharan | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Ayshwarya Srinivasan | Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Anuradha Subramanian | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 310 KINGFISHER DR, SUGAR LAND, TX 77478-4700
- In care of
- % MRS PRABHA BALA
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 310 Kingfisher Dr, Sugar Land TX 77478
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Prabha Bala, 310 Kingfisher Dr, Sugar Land TX 77478
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Sundaresan Bala, Treasurer
- Phone
- (832) 725-3936
Mission
Formed in 1993, the Classical Arts Society of Houston is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and maintaining the rich heritage of the classical performing arts of India. In particular, the organization presents South Indian classical music (also called Carnatic music) typically up to 8 concerts by well-known visiting and diaspora artists from India, through the year. A music festival is held each year to commemorate a 18th century music composer named Sri Tyagaraja. Besides performing arts, educational talks, symposia and lecture demonstrations are also offered through the year by experts in the field. The programs are often targeted towards many youngsters in the Houston area students of Carnatic music.
Program accomplishments
- Jan 19, 2025 - Tyagaraja Aradhana and Music Festival Attended by over 150 children and 200 adults Held at the Meenakshi Temple Auditorium, Pearland,TXExpenses $2,121
- March 23, 2025 - Dikshithar 250 Presented by Dr. Kanniks Kannikeshwaran Attended by 150 connoisseurs Event held at the Eternal Gandhi Museum HoustonExpenses $4,359
- March 30, 2025 - Kaushiki Chakraborthi Concert held at The Stafford Civic Center, Stafford, TX Attended by 150 peopleExpenses $5,317
- April 25, 2025 - RanjanI Gayathri Vocal Concert Held at The Meenakshi Temple Auditorium, Pearland, TX. Attended by 350 connoiseursExpenses $11,391
- June 6, 2025 - Rahul Vellal vocal concert at The Meenakshi Temple Auditorium, Pearland, TX. Attended by over 225Expenses $7,700
- Oct 10, 2025 - Akkarai Sisters Violin Duet Concert held at The MATCH, Houston, TX Attended by over 300Expenses $5,952
- Nov 14, 2025 - Vijay Siva vocal concert at the MATCH, Houston, TX attended around 200Expenses $5,836
- Co-Sponsorship of HYMA (Houston Youth Music Association),Expenses $1,317
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 76-0392366
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A24Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $157,557
- Income (IRS master file)
- $71,294
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $71,294 | $43,991 | $157,557 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $53,375 | $53,387 | $130,254 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $66,717 | $58,879 | $130,268 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Prabha Bala | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Mrs Prabha Bala | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 76-0392366).
Questions about CLASSICAL ARTS SOCIETY OF HOUSTON
- What is the EIN of CLASSICAL ARTS SOCIETY OF HOUSTON?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CLASSICAL ARTS SOCIETY OF HOUSTON is 76-0392366.
- Is CLASSICAL ARTS SOCIETY OF HOUSTON tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to CLASSICAL ARTS SOCIETY OF HOUSTON tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CLASSICAL ARTS SOCIETY 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 CLASSICAL ARTS SOCIETY OF HOUSTON due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CLASSICAL ARTS SOCIETY OF HOUSTON last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CLASSICAL ARTS SOCIETY OF HOUSTON?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Prabha Bala.
- Who are the officers and directors of CLASSICAL ARTS SOCIETY OF HOUSTON?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CLASSICAL ARTS SOCIETY OF HOUSTON have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $71,294, expenses of $43,991 and total assets of $157,557 at year end.
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