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Hits Theatre

Hits Theatre

Houston, TX 77008
Tax ID74-2118224

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About this organization

Revenue

$952,943

Expenses

$964,477

Mission

HITS Theatre educates, trains and inspires students by providing a professional-level performing arts education in a collaborative and culturally diverse environment that allows for personal growth and provides each student with the highest level of skill and artistry.

About

In the year ended 09/30/19, HITS enrolled 875 students in its classes and workshops, with classes at 90% capacity. A portion of students receive needs-based full or partial tuition scholarships. HITS serves the entire Houston Metropolitan region with registered students from 60 zip codes and from as far away as Montgomery, Pearland, Baytown, League City, Missouri City, Cypress, Spring, Stafford, Friendswood and Katy. Since its inception, approximately 623,000 children and adults have been educated and entertained through HITS Theatre Classes and free community performances.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Hits theatre has two major goals for children in the arts: education and performance. the program helps transform students into disciplined team players, creative thinkers, confident speakers and, perhaps most importantly, empathetic individuals. while many of our alumni have gone on to careers in the performing arts, many more have used the life skills and confidence they developed at hits to become successful in a variety of professional endeavors in the community.”.

When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “Hits theatre is one of the leading performing arts education organizations for young people in the houston metropolitan area. throughout the year, hits provides musical theater training for children ages 5 to 18, with a focus on production.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as TX.
  • The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2020 to be 311 West 18th Street, Houston, TX, 77008.
  • As per the non-profit's form for 2020, they have 9 employees on their payroll.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Operates a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$11,534.
  • The CEO salary policy within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an impartial party.
  • The organization has 13 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1980.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $350,813 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $129,563 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization pays grants to individuals.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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