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← THEATRE UNDER THE STARS INC

Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by THEATRE UNDER THE STARS INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$16,278,498
Total expenses
$18,859,678
Contributions and grants received
$4,053,511
Grants paid
$51,620
Program service revenue
$12,144,203
Investment income
$209,528
Other revenue
-$128,744
Total assets, end of year
$14,140,613
Total liabilities, end of year
$8,562,988
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$5,577,625
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$15,116,456
Management and general expenses
$2,711,442
Fundraising expenses
$1,031,780
Program service expenses (Part III)
$15,116,456

Program services were 80.2% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $573,219

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $143,000

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $3,337,292

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $142,522

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Musical productions

    total $11,323,525 · related or exempt $11,323,525

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Tuition and fees

    total $782,233 · related or exempt $782,233

  • 2c · Program service revenue: Set rental

    total $38,445 · related or exempt $38,445

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $209,624 · excluded $209,624

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $17,347 · excluded $17,347

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $373,417

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $373,513

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$96

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$96 · excluded -$96

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $276,968

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $573,219

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $437,673

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total -$160,705 · excluded -$160,705

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $14,945

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $331

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $14,614 · related or exempt $14,614

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $51,620 · program services $51,620

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $705,016 · program services $349,307 · management and general $245,127 · fundraising $110,582

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $2,238,648 · program services $1,109,160 · management and general $778,354 · fundraising $351,134

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $66,577 · program services $30,775 · management and general $27,714 · fundraising $8,088

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $309,230 · program services $4,854 · management and general $297,097 · fundraising $7,279

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $206,363 · program services $109,185 · management and general $61,870 · fundraising $35,308

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $14,184 · management and general $14,184

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $30,000 · fundraising $30,000

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $11,258 · management and general $11,258

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $572,526 · program services $237,891 · management and general $239,002 · fundraising $95,633

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $2,684,763 · program services $2,684,763

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $1,012,151 · program services $568,961 · management and general $168,176 · fundraising $275,014

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $299,799 · program services $25,121 · management and general $255,103 · fundraising $19,575

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $1,092,359 · program services $1,092,359

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $522,156 · program services $63,888 · management and general $445,288 · fundraising $12,980

  • 17 · Travel

    total $67,345 · program services $43,975 · management and general $23,370

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $12,038 · management and general $12,038

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $213,504 · program services $168,668 · management and general $25,621 · fundraising $19,215

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $69,786 · management and general $69,786

  • 24a · Other expenses: Production cost

    total $8,492,873 · program services $8,492,873

  • 24b · Other expenses: Equipment rental

    total $105,684 · program services $81,116 · fundraising $24,568

  • 24c · Other expenses: Catering and event exp

    total $42,404 · fundraising $42,404

  • 24d · Other expenses: Dues and subscriptions

    total $39,394 · program services $1,940 · management and general $37,454

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $8,299,927 · end of year $4,044,298

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,398,418 · end of year $1,100,868

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $909,126 · end of year $1,346,713

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $21,837

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $42,203 · end of year $42,203

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $1,359,288 · end of year $2,774,620

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $1,683,794

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $1,279,009

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $448,749 · end of year $404,785

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $3,590,663 · end of year $4,225,303

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $179,076 · end of year $201,823

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $3,151,633 · end of year $2,719,351

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $5,036,045 · end of year $5,843,637

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $5,531,525 · end of year $4,467,789

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $2,530,084 · end of year $1,109,836

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

TUTS is dedicated to enriching life through the experience of quality musical theatre, the development of future artists, and the creation of new works. Through innovative education and community outreach initiatives, TUTS positively impacts lives beyond the stage.

Activities or mission (Part I)

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is committed to cultural life enrichment through musical theatre.

  • 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).

    Expenses $13,581,127 · Revenue $11,338,139

  • 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.

    Expenses $1,535,329 · Grants $51,620 · Revenue $820,678

As filed on the 2022 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Franklin DR Jones Jr

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2 + 3 related

  • Stephen Trauber

    President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • John Tobola

    Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Patrice McKinney

    Vice-President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Meredith Philipp-Tcholakian

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Alan Ratliff

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Phillip Anderson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Robert J Binstock

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Thom Brandt

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Steve Burkett

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Paul Cannings Jr

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Zane Carson Carruth

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Sigmund L Cornelius

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Connie Dalton

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • June Deadrick

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Marcela E Donadio

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Connie Faro

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Mark Gibbenus

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • James Hickey

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Heather Sirdashney Hrap

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Lu Ann Katz

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Philip Kochman

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Jay Landa

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Doug Lionberger

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Herb Listen

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Penny Requa Loyd

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • James Marshall

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Scott McReaken

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Philip A Morabito

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Shelly Mulanax

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Anne Neeson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Roxann Neumann

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Bret Oliver

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Elaine Pickle

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Amy Pierce

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Julie Pradel

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Rani Puranik

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Rachel Regan

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Rob Scheinerman

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Brandon Sear

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • James A Shaffer

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Adrian D Shelley

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Jeff Smith

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Quentin Smith

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Kristina H Somerville

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • David F Taylor

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Trent D Tellepsen

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Tom Tomlinson

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Bruce Vincent

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Larry Whaley

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Margaret Alkek Williams

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Hillary J Hart

    Executive Director

    Total calculated
    $309,604
    From this org
    $275,732
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $33,872
    Hours/week
    40 + 3 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $275,732
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $12,167
    Nontaxable benefits
    $21,705
    Filer's total
    $309,604

  • Dan Knechtges

    Artistic Director

    Total calculated
    $296,255
    From this org
    $275,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,255
    Hours/week
    40 + 3 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $275,000
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $12,850
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,405
    Filer's total
    $296,255

  • Rita Anderson

    Finance Controller

    Total calculated
    $99,157
    From this org
    $90,141
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,016
    Hours/week
    40

  • Michael Gepner

    Director of Marketing

    Total calculated
    $156,200
    From this org
    $133,708
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $22,492
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $133,708
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,492
    Nontaxable benefits
    $18,000
    Filer's total
    $156,200

  • Laura Peete

    Director of Education

    Total calculated
    $112,326
    From this org
    $105,070
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $7,256
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • Matagoger Productions

    501(c)(3) · Participation in new productions · TX · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by Theatre Under the Stars Inc

  • TUTS Productions

    501(c)(3) · Participation in new productions · TX · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by Theatre Under the Stars Inc

  • The River Performing & Visual Arts

    501(c)(3) · Education & development of social skills · TX · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by Theatre Under the Stars Inc

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
15 July 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202401979349302055

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