Houston, TX

Kinetic Ensemble

EIN 81-3216417

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts

Mission

Kinetic Ensemble is an artist-led, artist-curated conductorless ensemble that amplifies diverse, under-represented, and newly composed classical music to communities in and beyond Houston through flexible chamber and orchestral formats.

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

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About Kinetic Ensemble

Kinetic Ensemble is a Houston-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit string ensemble and chamber orchestra led by artists who curate collaborative programs, commissions, and recordings. The ensemble programs contemporary and newly composed repertoire alongside community-facing projects and partnerships with local and national artists. In the last 2–3 years Kinetic has expanded its presenting activity and partnerships, commissioning and premiering new works in collaboration with organizations such as the Houston Chamber Choir and the Monarch Chamber Players, releasing a recorded project, and presenting guest artists on its season. Its publicly filed Form 990 data shows steady organizational growth in recent fiscal years, reflecting increased contributed support and program revenue.

Notable achievements

Decade milestone

Celebrated its 10th anniversary as an ensemble, marking a sustained presence in Houston’s contemporary classical scene and steady programmatic expansion.

World-premiere collaborations

Commissioned and presented new major works in partnership with Houston Chamber Choir and Monarch Chamber Players, including the world premiere of a significant choral–orchestral work, demonstrating increased commissioning activity and artistic reach.

Recorded release and high-profile guest artists

Released a recorded project and presented nationally recognized guest artists as part of its season, broadening the ensemble’s artistic profile and audience-facing offerings.

At a glance

Total assets: $61K
Annual revenue: $160K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 81-3216417
Location: Houston, TX
Website: www.kineticensemble.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Recognized as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization (IRS ruling year 2016) and listed in major nonprofit data directories.

Featured by Rice’s Shepherd School of Music and local arts press for its decade of impact and growing role in Houston’s music ecosystem.

Maintains public Form 990 filings showing recent revenue and asset growth, which nonprofit data services and charity directories index.

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