Da Camera Society of Texas
DACAMERA inspires individuals and enriches communities through diverse and inventive musical experiences, including an annual subscription series of jazz and chamber music concerts, Young Artist training, in-school music programs, and free community concerts.
Da Camera Society of Texas at a glance
In short: Da Camera Society of Texas gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $200K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $200,000
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $3,898,069
- +10.1% 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 Da Camera Society of Texas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Da Camera Endowment Fund ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Da Camera Endowment Fund Houston, TX | Board-designated general support | $200,000 |
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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 | $3,898,069 | $3,417,861 | $3,098,381 | $200,000 | 1 | $84,647 |
| 2024 | $3,540,545 | $3,931,018 | $3,003,407 | — | — | $92,129 |
| 2023 | $2,879,890 | $2,580,492 | $2,734,490 | — | — | $6,199 |
| 2022 | $2,874,881 | $2,444,470 | $2,348,759 | — | — | $1,454 |
| 2021 | $2,816,959 | $1,504,055 | $1,405,212 | — | — | $451 |
| 2020 | $2,557,732 | $1,964,631 | $2,112,555 | — | — | $3,230 |
About Da Camera Society of Texas
Based on IRS filings
Da Camera Society of Texas is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $85K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Da Camera Society of Texas is led by Collin J Cox, Chair & President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 29 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Collin J Cox
Chair & President
Director → Vice President, 2021
Vice President → Chair & President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Leslie
Director
Treasurer & Executive Director → Executive Director, 2021
Executive Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Sarah Rothenberg
Artistic Director
On filings since 2020
39 hrs/week
$197K (2020) → $258K (2025)
Anna Holliday
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claudia J Hatcher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Finger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garvin Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Gerger
Director
Director → Chair & President, 2021
Chair & President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J Denmon Sigler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura B Sayavedra
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Shelton Bratic
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Landen
Director
Chairman & President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen A Massad
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tym Tombar
Director
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Brissett MD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bettie Cartwright
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geoffry Oshman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Chaouch
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J Helm
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clay Melder
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randall Wright MD
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Card
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Fusillo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Ringel
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Franklin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Bell
General Manager
On filings since 2021
39 hrs/week
$65K (2021) → $109K (2025)
Beatrice Graham
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R Arensdorf
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garfield Johnson MD
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Priscilla Robin Angly (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Robert J Card MD (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark J Dannenbaum (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Marian Mimi Lloyd (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Salle Vaughn (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Chinhui Juhn Allen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Micheal J Helm (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul A Ehrsam (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Angela Tellez (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Lillie Robertson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Del Grande (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Karen Jewell (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Marco Caccavale (2020) — Director
- Former: Page Kempner (2020) — Director
- Former: Toni Capra (2020) — Executive Director · Filing note: Thru 112019
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $258K, to Sarah Rothenberg (Artistic Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Da Camera Society of Texas
How much does Da Camera Society of Texas give each year?
Da Camera Society of Texas gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Da Camera Society of Texas?
Da Camera Society of Texas reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.4M.
What is Da Camera Society of Texas?
Da Camera Society of Texas is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Houston, TX. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Da Camera Society of Texas operate?
Da Camera Society of Texas has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Da Camera Society of Texas's EIN?
Da Camera Society of Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0232578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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