Sugar Land, TX

INDIAN PERFORMING ARTS SAMSKRITI

EIN 26-0874986

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts

Mission

Indian Performing Arts Samskriti is a trail-blazing organization established in 1995 with the mission of becoming an effective cultural conduit between the East and the West, by bringing world class Indian artists to Houston, promoting cross-cultural programs involving local artists from different ethnic backgrounds, organizing educational dance seminars and workshops by eminent scholars and artists from different countries, and through outreach programs in local schools, hospitals, libraries and other community venues.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About INDIAN PERFORMING ARTS SAMSKRITI

Indian Performing Arts Samskriti (Samskriti) is a Houston-area 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1995 that presents, preserves, and teaches Indian classical and folk performing arts. The organization produces large public presentations, educational workshops, and community outreach, and lists Rathna Kumar as its founding member and Artistic Director. Samskriti has an active public presence (website, regular programming) and recent multi-year producing partnerships with Miller Outdoor Theatre and local cultural institutions.

Notable achievements

Incredible India production series

Produced the annual 'Incredible India' festival series at Houston’s Miller Outdoor Theatre (multiple seasons, including high-profile productions in 2021, 2023 and 2024), bringing international Indian companies and multi-disciplinary works to large public audiences.

Institutional partnerships and outreach

Developed sustained collaborations with local cultural institutions (Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston Arts Alliance, Museum of Fine Arts and Asia Society) and the Consulate of India to present cross-cultural performances and educational programming.

Recent fundraising and grant support

Awarded project and general support grants in recent years (examples include support identified from Miller Theatre Advisory Board and Houston Arts Alliance) to underwrite community performances and free public events.

At a glance

Total assets: $283K
Annual revenue: $144K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 26-0874986
Location: Sugar Land, TX
Website: samskritihouston.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Listed on national charity databases and evaluators (profile present on Charity Navigator and other nonprofit data services); organization is currently not rated by Charity Navigator.

Regular presenter at Miller Outdoor Theatre (city-funded venue) and promoted by local cultural press and event listings (CultureMap, The Buzz Magazines, East End Houston), demonstrating regional visibility and media coverage.

Recognized by local arts funding networks — shows presented in partnership with City of Houston/Houston Arts Alliance and supported by the Consulate of India, indicating institutional endorsement for public programming.

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