Nonprofit · EIN 74-2118224
HITS THEATRE
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77008
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $946,289 | $993,642 | -$47,353 | $383,894 | $168,850 | $215,044 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $847,210 | $869,301 | -$22,091 | $419,036 | $156,639 | $262,397 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $885,677 | $774,806 | $110,871 | $457,889 | $173,401 | $284,488 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $330,601
- of which government grants
- $22,665
- Program service revenue
- $569,669
- Investment income
- $4,022
- Net rental income
- $36,156
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$47
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $5,888
- Other revenue
- $41,997
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $42,325
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $104,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $330,936
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $510,549
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,650
- Occupancy
- $28,317
- Travel
- $5,163
- Depreciation
- $18,812
- Program services (functional)
- $728,023
- Management and general (functional)
- $200,264
- Fundraising (functional)
- $65,355
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $419,036
- Total assets, end of year
- $383,894
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $168,850
- Net assets, end of year
- $215,044
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $101,054
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $205,543
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $9,501
- Gross receipts
- $971,602
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 1980
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wagner | Executive Director (thru 1/25) Officer | 45 | $101,485 | $8,315 |
| Katie Rushing | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Applegate | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Coker | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Quincy Starnes | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelley Daly | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alejandra Garrido | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Osborne-Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Melanie Sutton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Zarella | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jon Montgomery | Executive Director (1/25 to 9/25) Officer | 45 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wagner | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $86,119 | $5,750 |
| Katie Rushing | President Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Applegate | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Coker | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Quincy Starnes | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelley Daly | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alejandra Garrido | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Osborne-Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mel Sutton | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Wagner | Executive Director Officer | 45 | $77,325 | $3,124 |
| Rachel Applegate | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| M Alejandra Garrido | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Rushing | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Quincy Starnes | Assistant Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Coker | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shelley Daly | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Osborne-Smith | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 311 W 18TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008-3903
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Katie Rushing, 311 W 18th Street, Houston, TX 77008
- Signed the 990
- Michael Buening, Executive Director
- Phone
- (713) 861-7408
- Website
- www.hitstheatre.org
- Return prepared by
- Blazek & Vetterling
Mission
HITS Theatre's compassionate approach engages student creators in professional training to find their passion and raise their unique voices.
Program accomplishments
- HITS Theatre served over 800 students in acting, voice, dance and technical theater during the year. Over 4,700 visitors attended over 40 live performances and cultural events at free or affordable admission prices. Public support through grants and donations makes performing arts education accessible to all students regardless of financial status. HITS provides tuition scholarships to any student who applies. The need for assistance continues to grow, and HITS awarded $42,325 in scholarships during the year ended 9/30/25.Expenses $728,023 · grants $42,325 · revenue $575,557
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-2118224
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A250)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $383,894
- Income (IRS master file)
- $971,602
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $946,289 | $993,642 | $383,894 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $847,210 | $869,301 | $419,036 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $885,677 | $774,806 | $457,889 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $613,363 | $635,224 | $312,052 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 74-2118224).
Questions about HITS THEATRE
- What is the EIN of HITS THEATRE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of HITS THEATRE is 74-2118224.
- Is HITS THEATRE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to HITS THEATRE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does HITS THEATRE 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 HITS THEATRE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did HITS THEATRE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of HITS THEATRE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Katie Rushing.
- Who are the officers and directors of HITS THEATRE?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,485 (Adam Wagner, Executive Director (thru 1/25)).
- How much revenue does HITS THEATRE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $946,289, expenses of $993,642 and total assets of $383,894 at year end.
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