Main Street Theater Houston
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 172
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 03/1980
- Data as of
- 08/2022
- EIN
- 74-2093696
Organization Overview
Main Street Theater Houston is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Main Street Theater Houston employed 172 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Main Street Theater Houston is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2022, Main Street Theater Houston generated $2.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESENTS LIVE THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND OFFERS ARTS EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS & OUR THEATERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MST'S THEATER FOR YOUTH PRESENTS WEEKEND MATINEES FOR FAMILY AUDIENCES AND WEEKDAY PERFORMANCES FOR SCHOOL GROUPS (10-16 PERFORMANCES PER WEEK) AT THE 323-SEAT MIDTOWN ARTS AND THEATER CENTER HOUSTON. THE THEATER FOR YOUTH REPERTORY SELECTS WORKS FROM POPULAR BEST-SELLING BOOKS AND BELOVED CHILDREN'S CLASSICS IN CONSULTATION WITH PARENTS, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS.
MAIN STREET THEATER (MST) PROVIDES AUDIENCES STIMULATING THEATRICAL EXPERIENCES AND ARTISTS WITH CHALLENGING AND REWARDING WORK. THROUGH OUR TWO THEATERS, MAINSTAGE AND THEATER FOR YOUTH, MST SERVES MORE THAN 130,000 PATRONS AGES THREE YEARS AND UP. MST CONTRIBUTES TO THE GROWTH AND VIBRANCY OF HOUSTON'S THEATER INDUSTRY, EMPLOYING OVER 250 THEATER ARTISTS EACH YEAR. MST'S 99-SEAT MAINSTAGE PRESENTS A WIDE-RANGING REPERTORY OF EMOTIONALLY ENGAGING STORIES FROM WRITERS EXPLORING AND ARTICULATING THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE.
MST'S EDUCATION INITIATIVES AND IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCIES SUPPLEMENT CLASSROOM CURRICULA AND INSPIRE STUDENTS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND EXPLORE THEIR IMAGINATIONS. THESE INITIATIVES UTILIZE THE ARTS TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND ADVANCE UNDERSTANDING OF SCIENCE, MATH, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM. MST'S EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOSTER CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL SKILLS, INCLUDING CREATIVITY, OBSERVATION, SELF-CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION, LEADERSHIP, EMPATHY, LISTENING, AND TEAMWORK. THESE INDUSTRY-LEADING INITIATIVES MERGE ARTISTS' ELEMENTS WITH CORE CURRICULA TO PROVIDE ENGAGING CONTENT FOR STUDENTS AND VALUABLE TOOLS FOR TEACHERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca Udden Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $100,000 |
Michael Arlen Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $96,000 |
Kassie Harris Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Janet Hansen Board President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jason Casell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Card Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $715,791 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $693,348 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,409,139 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,355,066 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,345 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,765,553 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $196,250 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $48,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,426,860 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $113,980 |
| Payroll taxes | $105,957 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,008 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $32,483 |
| Office expenses | $186,716 |
| Information technology | $4,668 |
| Royalties | $93,820 |
| Occupancy | $283,675 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,797 |
| Interest | $24,508 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $125,261 |
| Insurance | $34,777 |
| All other expenses | $3,824 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,854,978 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $230,360 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $264,808 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $86,282 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $71,176 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,507,103 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $16,742 |
| Total assets | $3,176,471 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,953 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $217,017 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $966,959 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $353,631 |
| Total liabilities | $1,572,560 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,495,554 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $108,357 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,176,471 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Main Street Theater Houston has recieved totaling $50,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Powell Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: ARTS: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND INITIATIVES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH | $50,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $39,668 |
| Earnings | $1,274 |
| Other Expense | $40,942 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Alley Theatre Houston, TX | $99,755,068 | $20,544,932 |
Austin Theatre Alliance Austin, TX | $11,051,816 | $12,251,946 |
Theatre Squared Inc Fayetteville, AR | $37,817,681 | $7,945,309 |
Dallas Theater Center Dallas, TX | $4,686,048 | $4,047,540 |
Theatre Under The Stars Inc Houston, TX | $18,210,122 | $4,859,811 |
Zachary Scott Theater Center Austin, TX | $13,760,280 | $6,657,993 |
A D Players Houston, TX | $31,582,319 | $3,073,769 |
Creative Action Austin, TX | $3,479,965 | $2,986,946 |
Plano Childrens Theatre Plano, TX | $1,873,883 | $3,548,642 |
Main Street Theater Houston Houston, TX | $3,176,471 | $2,765,553 |
Lyric Theatre Of Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $13,499,880 | $4,030,124 |
International Alliance Theatrical Stage Employees & Moving Picture New Orleans, LA | $12,003,795 | $3,171,295 |