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Nonprofit · EIN 75-2655992

STARS THEATER CO

Tax-exempt · HURST, TX 76054

Financials

$58K$73K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of STARS THEATER CO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$57,940$73,088-$15,148$104,235$0$104,235
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$20,114
Program service revenue
$37,776
Investment income
$50
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$40,610
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$40,610
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$10,300
Occupancy
$8,327
Printing, publications and postage
$2,280
Other expenses
$11,571
Program services (functional)
$37,729

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$122,383
Total assets, end of year
$104,235
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$104,235
Cash, savings and investments
$104,235
Gross receipts
$57,940

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lu Anne TysonExecutive Director40$40,610
Melinda SmithPresident5$0
Chris BrewerDirector2$0
Robin DettmerSecretary2$0
Sandra EddyDirector2$0
Peggie MuirDirector2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
428 CIRCLEVIEW DR S, HURST, TX 76054-3525
In care of
% LU ANNE TYSON
Signed the 990-EZ
Lu Tyson, Executive Director
Phone
(817) 925-1430

Mission

Educational theater company for young people ages 8 thru 19. STARS Theater Company provides education, training, and experience in theater arts to young people ages 8 thru 19 in Tarrant County and the surrounding area.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • STARS Summer Musical, SEUSSICAL, served 25 students ages 8-18 who studied acting, singing, dancing, and set construction from February - June preparing for 6 performances in June. Productions were presented to the general public.
    Expenses $15,711
  • STARS Winter Musical, Disney's LITTLE MERMAID JR, served 22 students ages 8-18 who studied acting, singing, and dancing from August 2025 - January 2026 preparing for performances in January. Production was presented to the general public.
    Expenses $7,959
  • STARS Fall Musical, NANNY CLAUS, served 16 students ages 8-12 who studied acting singing, and dancing from August - December preparing for 3 performances in December. Production was presented to the general public.
    Expenses $6,582
  • The Other Program Expenses include 2 other youth productions and Summer Camp. The teen performances of Disney's FROZEN JR, which extended from fall 2024-January 2025. The expenses also included the Spring Musical, PIRATES 2 THE HIDDEN TREASURE, for ages 8-12. PIRATES 2, served 14 students ages 8-12 who studied acting, singing, and dancing preparing for 3 performances in May. Productions were performed for the general public. The Summer Camp, ADVENTURES IN THE LAND OF OZ, was a one week day camp for ages 7-12. Students spent a week studying acting, singing & dancing while rehearsing for a public performance on the final day
    Expenses $7,477

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for STARS THEATER CO

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
75-2655992
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
1997
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$104,235
Income (IRS master file)
$57,940

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2024–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$82,095$70,048$132,422IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about STARS THEATER CO

What is the EIN of STARS THEATER CO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of STARS THEATER CO is 75-2655992.
Is STARS THEATER CO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to STARS THEATER CO tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does STARS THEATER CO 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 STARS THEATER CO due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did STARS THEATER CO last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of STARS THEATER CO?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,610 (Lu Anne Tyson, Executive Director).
How much revenue does STARS THEATER CO have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $57,940, expenses of $73,088 and total assets of $104,235 at year end.

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