EIN 74-1621647

Theatre Under the Stars

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
473
State
Year formed
1968
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Theatre Under the Stars enriches lives through quality musical theatre and innovative education and community outreach initiatives. TUTS was unable to conduct programs as planned due to the pandemic, resulting in six productions being canceled, and HSMT and River classes being moved online. TUTS is located in Houston, TX.
Total revenues
$16,278,498
2023
Total expenses
$18,859,678
2023
Total assets
$14,140,613
2023
Num. employees
473
2023

Program areas at Theatre Under the Stars

Musical Theatre Productions: TUTS was created to serve the Greater Houston community through producing timeless classics and creating and developing new and innovative musical theatre. During the year ended 8/31/23, TUTS resumed normal operations, which included seven in-person main stage shows (four self-produced and three tours).
Education and community outreach initiatives: Humphreys School of Musical Theatre is committed to providing the Houston area with the best theatrical training and performing arts education. It is the goal of HSMT to give all students who walk through its doors a greater understanding of musical theatre and of themselves equipping young people with the tools they need to be successful in whatever they choose to do in life. Founded in 1996, The River provides affordable, accessible arts education to individuals with disabilities and their siblings. After merging with TUTS in 2010, The River's classes and opportunities expanded to include programming for young adults. This inclusive performance troupe has performed at many notable events across the city.

Who funds Theatre Under the Stars

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Houston Arts AllianceGeneral Support$610,992
The Brown FoundationOperating Support$225,000
The River Performing and Visual Arts CenterEducational Programming$222,258
...and 33 more grants received totalling $1,775,955

Personnel at Theatre Under the Stars

NameTitleCompensation
Bob SchefferineGeneral Manager
Hillary J HartExecutive Director$275,732
Michael GepnerDirector of Marketing and Communications$133,708
Christine Ann StevensDevelopment Director$123,727
Lauryn HerpinDirector of Development
...and 24 more key personnel

Financials for Theatre Under the Stars

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,053,511
Program services$12,144,203
Investment income and dividends$209,624
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$17,347
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-96
Net income from fundraising events$-160,705
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$14,614
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$16,278,498

Form 990s for Theatre Under the Stars

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-15990View PDF
2022-082023-07-11990View PDF
2021-082022-07-13990View PDF
2020-082021-04-21990View PDF
2019-082020-08-25990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 27, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 13 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 6 new vendors, including , , , , , and
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Educational Fund
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Humphreys Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
800 Bagby St 200
Houston, TX 77002
Metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
County
Harris County, TX
Website URL
tuts.com/ 
Phone
(713) 558-2600
Facebook page
TheatreUnderTheStars 
Twitter profile
@tutshouston 
IRS details
EIN
74-1621647
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1968
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Central organization
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