Chamber Music Houston Endowment
The organization is the endowment fund supporting the activities of chamber music houston, inc. Funds will be invested and periodic distributions will be made to the supported organization for its charitable activities.
Chamber Music Houston Endowment at a glance
In short: Chamber Music Houston Endowment gave $70K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $70K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,000
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,000
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $70,000
- Total assets
- $2,931,849
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Chamber Music Houston Endowment funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chamber Music Houston Inc ($70K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber Music Houston Inc Houston, TX | For general use in operation of supported 501(c)(3) organization | $70,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,931,849 | $129,215 | $73,572 | $70,000 | 1 | $67,700 |
| 2024 | $2,629,928 | $76,318 | $36,006 | $30,000 | 1 | $60,813 |
| 2023 | $2,312,808 | $209,393 | $3,200 | — | — | $48,789 |
| 2022 | $1,941,232 | $391,292 | $3,150 | — | — | $39,097 |
| 2021 | $1,860,883 | $142,061 | $5,718 | — | — | $38,642 |
About Chamber Music Houston Endowment
Based on IRS filings
Chamber Music Houston Endowment is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $70K. Net investment income was $68K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chamber Music Houston Endowment is led by J. Marc Sofia, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Marc Sofia
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Kauffman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Perez
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Waas
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Simpson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Chamber Music Houston Endowment
How much does Chamber Music Houston Endowment give each year?
Chamber Music Houston Endowment gave $70K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $30K across 1 grant.
How large is Chamber Music Houston Endowment?
Chamber Music Houston Endowment reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $129K.
What is Chamber Music Houston Endowment?
Chamber Music Houston Endowment is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Houston, TX. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Chamber Music Houston Endowment operate?
Chamber Music Houston Endowment has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Chamber Music Houston Endowment's EIN?
Chamber Music Houston Endowment's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0332811. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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