2026-08-07T17:17:26-04:00 2025-08-31 990 2024-09-01 760085877 COMMUNITY MUSIC CENTER OF HOUSTON COMM 7135239710 PO BOX 8363 HOUSTON TX 772888363 Maurice Roberts Managing Director 7139979530 2026-08-10 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Maurice Roberts PO BOX 8363 HOUSTON TX 772888363 601409 false X cmchouston.org X 1979 TX To Preserve Black Music Traditions that the community is seldom exposed to or is in danger of being lost. 6 6 4 12 0 0 427443 551444 32509 49358 49 607 0 0 460001 601409 2800 2874 0 0 121518 207450 0 0 7762 288515 262331 412833 472655 47168 128754 419603 668146 163568 175272 256035 492874 To Preserve Black Music Traditions that the community is seldom exposed to or is in danger of being lost. This is done through Performances Music Education and collaborating with communities as well as providing performance opportunities for Classical Black Musicians. true false 187908 500 0 The Community Music Center of Houston CMCH presented a diverse array of performances during the Performance Season featuring annual events such as the Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Tribute this year at St. Marys Catholic Church the Black History Month Concert this year one was at Grace Episcopal Church and another at the Eldorado Ballroom Philly Soul Concert V at Miller Outdoor Theatre and the Legacy Project at the Eldorado Building. These performances celebrated and promoted Black music traditions by offering a wide range of genres including classical music by black composers spirituals jazz and Rhythm & Blues. One of the key initiatives of CMCH the Legacy Project is a tribute that recognizes and commemorates artists and music contributors such as entrepreneurs musicians and music teachers who have made significant contributions to Black music traditions. The projects primary objective is to honor their legacy preserve their history and educate present and future generations about their invaluable impact on music culture. The Legacy Project consists of Concert and Art Exhibit with Artist Talk Events serving as a platform to showcase the rich history and cultural significance of Black music traditions through engaging and enlightening performances and discussions. The CMCH Performance Season not only entertains but also educates and enlightens audiences about the diverse and rich heritage of Black music. By offering free concerts to the public CMCH ensures that these cultural experiences are accessible to all fostering inclusivity and community engagement. The concerts attract a varied audience with at least 70% being Black reflecting the organizations commitment to celebrating and promoting diversity within the community. With a range of 150 to 3,000 attendees depending on the size of the venue CMCH continues to make a significant impact by providing a platform for cultural expression artistic excellence and historical preservation. 48789 0 10883 Music Education Individual Lessons Groups lessons Classes Student Recitals School programs youth community performances and programs etc. We did expand our reach into K-12 schools this year by providing free music training for the students and concerts in which they could participate. We had at least 300 students. For private and group lessons we have about 12 to 24 music students vocal and instrumental. Our summer music camp had about 20 students with 50 audience members at the Finale Concert. Each of the 2 student recitals had 14 to 24 students with about 100 audience members. 48476 0 38475 CMCHs encompassed a diverse range of bookings of our music groups and musicians exemplified by events like the Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestras concert at the African American Museum in Dallas which had an audience of over 500 to 1000 and smaller ensemble performances at weddings parks community centers and museums. For this fiscal year CMCH collaborated with an Indian Dance Arts company for the Kindred Spirits concerts recognizing both Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahatma Ghandhi similarity and accomplishments through Indian Song and especially Indian traditional dancing to CMCH string ensembles music. Some 200 to 500 were at both events. During the period under review CMCH did not provide Umbrella Programming a service designed to assist organizations lacking 501c3 status in securing funding from governmental or other grant sources. 17744 2374 0 Various archival and inventory projects of music history programs instruments and supplies; space rental for these supplies; plus additional minor programming projects. Grant amounts are other assistance donations to domestic organizations and individuals. 17744 2374 0 302917 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 47 0 true 4 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true false false false false false false X X Maurice Roberts 7135239710 PO BOX 8363 HOUSTON TX 772888363 X Elizabeth Watkins Chairperson 40.00 0 X X 0 0 0 Betty Parker Secretary 2.00 0 X X 0 0 0 Marrio Hinkle Treasurer 4.00 0 X X 0 0 0 Cora Robinson Boardmember 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 Jorge Martinez Boardmember 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 Jasmine Quinerly Boardmember 2.00 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 90940 460504 3537 551444 Music Education Lessons & Events 611610 10883 10883 0 0 Scot Joplin Orchestra Gigs 711130 24125 24125 0 0 Strings and other Ensemble Gigs 711130 14350 14350 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 49358 607 607 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 601409 49965 0 0 1649 1649 1225 1225 0 0 0 0 59290 3675 55615 0 0 0 0 0 133107 75388 57519 200 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15053 6111 8927 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2500 0 2500 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15792 5600 4197 5995 8714 8431 0 283 5228 2070 3158 0 10638 1191 9446 0 425 425 0 0 18903 14809 3994 100 517 192 274 51 0 0 0 0 1741 1535 206 0 3500 675 2825 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 420 420 0 0 Music Educ.: Contractors, Lessons, camp, Production, etc. 37474 37474 0 0 Event Production Costs 11104 10600 0 504 Performance Programing: Contractors, Music, tech/admin 144881 131256 13300 325 Internal Meetings (meals, etc.) 494 191 14 289 0 0 0 0 472655 302917 161975 7762 0 0 0 0 9657 2036 83490 138624 0 77150 0 3000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 444395 0 323622 444395 2834 2941 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 419603 668146 4168 17010 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 100000 100000 59400 58262 0 0 0 0 163568 175272 X 0 0 0 47756 256035 445118 256035 492874 419603 668146 128754 107 0 0 0 107978 X false false false X 362524 175365 160481 427443 551444 1677257 0 0 0 0 0 0 10000 10000 10000 0 0 30000 372524 185365 170481 427443 551444 1707257 1707257 0 89 315 49 607 1060 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1708317 0.9994 0.9999 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 261393 261393 183002 183002 444395 Elizabeth Watkins Board Chairperson Mortgage X 100000 100000 false true true 100000 Part V | PartandLinenumber:,Explanation:| Part II Line 1,Mortgage loan for property at 3020 Holman which CMCH bought from the Board chairperson at significantly below market value. The building needs renovation so it is not in use yet. The mortgage is through seller Financing Board Chairperson holds the note. Loan installment payments are not scheduled to begin for a few more years at 3% interest.| Part III, line 2 As part of our Music Education mission CMCH began visiting elementary and high schools in the greater Houston area multiple times during the months in late spring and summer to offer music classes. Our instructors focused on string instruments violin viola cello etc. piano and vocal skills. Subsequently students showcased their progress through performances at their schools occasionally performing alongside members of CMCHs Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra. Part VI, Line 11a Form 990 is reviewed by the Managing Director and the Boards Finance Committe and sent to all the board members. Part VI, Line 19 Governing documents and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Part XI, Line 9 | Description:, Explanation:, Amount:| Architectural designs and renovation and demo costs., Capital expenses for renovation of the land & building which increased value., $107978| Part X Line 17 | Explanation:| This line is a combination of the Credit card balance and an unpaid Penalty fee that is not due till next year.