Institute for Music Evolution
Institute for Music Evolution is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in McAllen, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $550.
Institute for Music Evolution at a glance
In short: Institute for Music Evolution gave $550 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $550), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $550
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $550
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $550
- Total assets
- $18,961
- +77.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Institute for Music Evolution funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Institute for Music Evolution gives
- In 2024 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $550 (2023) to $550 (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $550.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,961 | $23,124 | $14,834 | $550 | 1 | $550 | $785 |
| 2023 | $10,671 | $27,960 | $17,289 | $550 | 1 | $550 | $300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Institute for Music Evolution reported a distributable amount of $785 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Music Evolution is led by Luis McDougal, President on every filing since 2023; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Luis McDougal
President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $1K (2024)
Jose Eduardo Munoz
Vice President
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Jose Eduardo Munoz (Vice President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Music Evolution
How much does Institute for Music Evolution give each year?
Institute for Music Evolution gave $550 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $550 across 1 grant.
How large is Institute for Music Evolution?
Institute for Music Evolution reported $19K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $550 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $785 (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Institute for Music Evolution?
Institute for Music Evolution is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in McAllen, TX. It holds $19K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Institute for Music Evolution operate?
Institute for Music Evolution has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Institute for Music Evolution's EIN?
Institute for Music Evolution's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1985781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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