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Nonprofit · EIN 74-2194786

HOUSTON DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT INC

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77002

Financials

$177K$83K2022$384K$92K2023$488K$322K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOUSTON DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$487,751$321,994$165,757$954,616$9,834$944,782
September 30, 2024990$383,750$92,450$291,300$786,340$7,315$779,025
September 30, 2023990$176,779$82,512$94,267$504,209$16,484$487,725
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$479,850
Membership dues
$179,850
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$7,901
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$111,786
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$111,786
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$28
Accounting fees
$26,379
Travel
$2,581
Program services (functional)
$275,107
Management and general (functional)
$46,887

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$786,340
Total assets, end of year
$954,616
Total liabilities, end of year
$9,834
Net assets, end of year
$944,782
Net assets without donor restrictions
$744,782
Net assets with donor restrictions
$200,000
Gross receipts
$487,751
Employees
1
Volunteers
11
Year formed
1981
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Craig HauschildtExecutive Director (Beg 12/24)
Officer
40$7,333
Meg BoothChair
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
Brandon BellVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Mark FolkesTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Khori DastoorSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Gary GinstlingDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Dean GladdenDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
John GonzalezDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Hillary HartDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Sonja KostichDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Kris LarsonDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
James NelsonDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Hillary HartChair
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
John MangumVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Dean GladdenTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Meg BoothSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Brandon BellDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Khori DastoorDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Mark FolkesDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Kris LarsonDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
James NelsonDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Luther VillagomezDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Hillary HartChair
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
John MangumVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Dean GladdenTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Meg BoothSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
Brandon BellDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Holly ClaphamDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Khori DastoorDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Yong EohDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Mark FolkesDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
Kris LarsonDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0
James NelsonDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
615 LOUISIANA ST STE 100, HOUSTON, TX 77002-2715
In care of
% C-O MEG BOOTH
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Craig Hauschildt, 615 Louisiana Street 100, Houston, TX 77002
Signed the 990
Meg Booth, Chair
Phone
(713) 504-4101
Return prepared by
Blazek & Vetterling

Mission

Through partnership, advocacy, and strategy, the members of Houston Theater District work collectively to ensure that the Theater District is an active, vibrant, destination for dynamic, world-class arts and cultural experiences.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Public Programs - The Houston Theater District produces public programming designed to deepen community engagement with the performing arts organizations within the district. Flagship initiatives include the Theater District Open House - an annual free event welcoming tens of thousands of visitors into the district's world-class venues featuring theater, music, and hands-on activities plus behind-the-scenes experiences for guests of all ages and 713Walks - a recurring guided walking series exploring the district on foot.
    Expenses $185,998
  • Marketing/Storytelling - The Houston Theater District advances awareness of the district and its member organizations through marketing, storytelling, and public communications, while also engaging community stakeholders to promote the performing arts as an essential component of Houston's cultural and economic life.
    Expenses $66,401
  • Collaboration - The Houston Theater District coordinates partnerships with Houston's other Cultural Districts and local arts organizations to strengthen the city's broader cultural ecosystem, share resources, and amplify collective impact across the region.
    Expenses $22,708

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-2194786
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1983
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$954,616
Income (IRS master file)
$487,751

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$487,751$321,994$954,616XML
990September 2024$383,750$92,450$786,340XML
990September 2023$176,779$82,512$504,209XML
990September 2022$306,205$66,487$393,533IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 74-2194786).

Questions about HOUSTON DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT INC

What is the EIN of HOUSTON DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOUSTON DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT INC is 74-2194786.
Is HOUSTON DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to HOUSTON DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOUSTON DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT INC 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 HOUSTON DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HOUSTON DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT INC 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 HOUSTON DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Craig Hauschildt.
Who are the officers and directors of HOUSTON DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $7,333 (Craig Hauschildt, Executive Director (Beg 12/24)).
How much revenue does HOUSTON DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $487,751, expenses of $321,994 and total assets of $954,616 at year end.

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