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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2041450

TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC SCHOOLS

Tax-exempt · BEEVILLE, TX 78104

Financials

$40K$46K2022$44K$54K2023$42K$42K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC SCHOOLS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$41,509$42,066-$557$5,031$0$5,031
August 31, 2024990$43,843$53,611-$9,768$5,588$0$5,588
August 31, 2023990$39,851$45,977-$6,126$301,046$0$301,046
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$27,305
Membership dues
$27,305
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$1,199
Other revenue
$13,005

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$6,750
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$6,750
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$42,066

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,588
Total assets, end of year
$5,031
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$5,031
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,031
Gross receipts
$41,509
Employees
0
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
DR CYNTHIA BRIDGESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DR DIANA SIPESPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director
–$0
DR WES MOOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DR ILKA ARAUJODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DR TODD MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JOE MUNOZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DR CARTER BIGGERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR CYNTHIA BRIDGESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DR DIANA SIPESPAST PRESIDE
Trustee or director
–$0
DR WES MOOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DR ERIC BRANSCOMEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DR ILKA ARAUJODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DR TODD MILLERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
JOE MUNOZDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DR CARTER BIGGERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DR DIANA SIPESPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DR CYNTHIA BRIDGESPRESIDENT EL
Trustee or director, Officer
–$0
DR MATT ROBERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DR ROBERT HANSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DR WES MOOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DR ERIC BRANSCOMEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
TODD QUINLANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0
DR LAURIE DOYLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 4304, BEEVILLE, TX 78104-4304
Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
MUSIC DEPT TEXAS A and M UNIVERSITY, 6300 OCEAN DRIVE, CORPUS CHRISTI TX 784125720
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DR JAMES LEE, PO BOX 4304, BEEVILLE, TX 78102
Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
DR JAMES LEE, 2852 COMANCHE ST, BEEVILLE TX 78102
Signed the 990
DR JAMES LEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(361) 358-6339
Return prepared by
PAUL B HOLM & COMPANY PLLC

Mission

TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF MUSIC IN HIGHER EDUCATION GENERALLY AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND PROGRAM OF THE MUSIC EDUCATION SYSTEM IN TEXAS THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF COOPERATION AMONG ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND THROUGH THE EXERCISE OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP. THE ASSOCIATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES AND MAKING DISTRIBUTIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ASSOCIATION'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS WERE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE ANNUAL TAMS CONFERENCE IN JANUARY 2019 WITH VARIOUS TOPIC SESSIONS ASSOCIATED WITH MUSIC CURRICULUM AND PROGRAMS IN HIGHER EDUCATION. REPORTS WERE GIVEN, ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION IN REVIEW OF ITEMS OF CONCERN AT STATE, PRIVATE AND JUNIOR COLLEGES TO ULTIMATELY PROMOTE COOPERATION AMONG ALL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, TO PROPOSE CHANGES TO CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MUSIC PROGRAMS IN TEXAS. TAMS AWARDED 93 MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO FULL-TIME MUSIC MAJORS ATTENDING TAMS MEMBER COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES. THESE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE ADMINISTERED BY TAMS AND FUNDED BY CLARA FRESHOUR NELSON FOUNDATION.
    Expenses $42,066

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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

File the 2025 990-N for TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC SCHOOLS

Due January 15, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
74-2041450
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
1980
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,031
Income (IRS master file)
$41,509

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$41,509$42,066$5,031XML
990August 2024$43,843$53,611$5,588XML
990August 2023$39,851$45,977$301,046XML
990August 2022–––IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2008
Officer: DR JAMES LEE
August 31, 2009≤ $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 74-2041450).

Questions about TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC SCHOOLS

What is the EIN of TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC SCHOOLS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC SCHOOLS is 74-2041450.
Is TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
Are donations to TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC SCHOOLS file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC SCHOOLS 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 TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC SCHOOLS 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 TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names DR JAMES LEE.
Who are the officers and directors of TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC SCHOOLS?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF MUSIC SCHOOLS have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $41,509, expenses of $42,066 and total assets of $5,031 at year end.

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