# Own Your Own Universe

Arts education nonprofit in Martindale, Texas 78655. EIN 27-3390938. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Empower & transform lives through music/arts

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/273390938/202621429349200512/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A25)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2012
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $66,916 | $67,643 | $19,559 | $19,470 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/273390938/202621429349200512/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $63,835, program fees $0, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue $66,916 is higher than roughly 20 to 30% of 72 arts education nonprofits in Texas; median $165,372.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Caldwell County, Texas: about 11,868 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 26 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Martindale: 1 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/texas/martindale
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Own Your Own Universe's EIN?**

Own Your Own Universe's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3390938. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Own Your Own Universe a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Own Your Own Universe in Martindale, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2012. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Own Your Own Universe tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Own Your Own Universe as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Own Your Own Universe do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Empower & transform lives through music/arts" The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Own Your Own Universe take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Own Your Own Universe reported total revenue of $66,916 and total expenses of $67,643 on its Form 990-EZ (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.