Nonprofit · EIN 74-2093696
MAIN STREET THEATER HOUSTON
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77005
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,986,864 | $2,963,515 | $23,349 | $2,695,331 | $1,495,453 | $1,199,878 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,930,673 | $3,521,436 | -$590,763 | $2,942,093 | $1,765,564 | $1,176,529 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,492,855 | $3,329,474 | $163,381 | $3,398,532 | $1,631,240 | $1,767,292 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,195,394
- of which government grants
- $248,950
- Program service revenue
- $1,791,250
- Investment income
- $220
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $55,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,512,333
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,789,441
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $35,269
- Occupancy
- $358,715
- Travel
- $1,892
- Depreciation
- $137,887
- Program services (functional)
- $2,644,497
- Management and general (functional)
- $288,139
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,879
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,942,093
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,695,331
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,495,453
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,199,878
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,233,435
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,082,261
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $117,617
- Gross receipts
- $2,986,864
- Employees
- 195
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Udden | Founding Artisis Director Officer | 45 | $48,750 |
| Janet Hansen | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Kathy Cire | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| David Jacqua | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Robert Card | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tyler Toombs Imel | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Tracie Jae | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jordan Jewett | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Nina Rand | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Joyce Testa Salhoot | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Jim Salners | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Lacey Tezino | Board Member Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Udden | Founeding Artisis Director Officer | 40 | $78,333 |
| Janet Hansen | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Kathy Cire | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Kassie Harris | Treasurer to 6/24 Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| David Jacqua | Treasurer from 6/24 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robert Card | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tyler Toombs Imel | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Itz | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Tracie Jae | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jordan Jewett | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Maya Pomroy | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Joyce Testa Salhoot | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jim Salner | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Shawn Simme | Board Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebecca Udden | Artistic Director Officer | 45 | $100,000 | $0 |
| Michael Arlen | Managing Director Officer | 40 | $93,522 | $4,329 |
| Janet Hansen | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Casell | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kassie Harris | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Card | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Cire | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Itz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| John Raley | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Salners | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawn Simme | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Greg Wehrer | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andew Zitterkopf | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2540 TIMES BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77005-3225
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Rebecca Udden, 2540 Times Boulevard, Houston, TX 77005
- Signed the 990
- Rebecca Udden, Founding Artistic Director
- Phone
- (713) 524-3622
- Website
- www.mainstreettheater.com
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
To create theater that challenges its audience to think and its artists to grow. We accomplish this by presenting an articulate and compelling product in an intimate setting, creating employment for Houston-based artists, and memorable theatrical experiences.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $578,505 · revenue $414,689
- 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.Expenses $1,749,132 · revenue $947,035
- 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 sector-leading initiatives merge artists' elements with core curricula to provide engaging content for students and valuable tools for teachers.Expenses $316,860 · revenue $429,526
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2093696
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A650)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,695,331
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,986,864
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $2,986,864 | $2,963,515 | $2,695,331 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $2,930,673 | $3,521,436 | $2,942,093 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $3,492,855 | $3,329,474 | $3,398,532 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $2,765,553 | $2,854,978 | $3,176,471 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 74-2093696).
Questions about MAIN STREET THEATER HOUSTON
- What is the EIN of MAIN STREET THEATER HOUSTON?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAIN STREET THEATER HOUSTON is 74-2093696.
- Is MAIN STREET THEATER HOUSTON tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to MAIN STREET THEATER HOUSTON tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAIN STREET THEATER HOUSTON file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MAIN STREET THEATER HOUSTON due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MAIN STREET THEATER HOUSTON last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MAIN STREET THEATER HOUSTON?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Rebecca Udden.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAIN STREET THEATER HOUSTON?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,750 (Rebecca Udden, Founding Artisis Director).
- How much revenue does MAIN STREET THEATER HOUSTON have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,986,864, expenses of $2,963,515 and total assets of $2,695,331 at year end.
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