# Hits Theatre

Arts education nonprofit in Houston, Texas 77008. EIN 74-2118224. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/742118224-hits-theatre

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> HITS Theatre provides musical theater training for children ages 5 to 18, focusing on production.

Source: Form 990, year ending Sep 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/742118224/202632019349300228/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A250)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1981
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | $946,289 | $993,642 | $383,894 | $215,044 | 11 | 50 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/742118224/202632019349300228/full) |
| Sep 2024 | $847,210 | $869,301 | $419,036 | $262,397 | 10 | 20 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/742118224/202512109349301651/full) |
| Sep 2023 | $885,677 | $774,806 | $457,889 | $284,488 | 10 | 35 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/742118224/202412019349300211/full) |
| Sep 2022 | $613,363 | $635,224 | $312,052 | $173,617 | 6 | 45 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/742118224/202331949349300118/full) |
| Sep 2021 | $628,928 | $613,862 | $343,160 | $195,478 | 5 | 35 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/742118224/202241939349300204/full) |

Expense split, year ending Sep 2025: programs $728,023 (73%), management $200,264 (20%), fundraising $65,355 (7%).

Revenue sources, year ending Sep 2025: gifts and grants $330,601, program fees $569,669, investment income $4,022.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +11% a year, Sep 2021 to Sep 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 3 of 48 arts education nonprofits in Houston.
- Revenue $946,289 is higher than roughly 80 to 90% of 72 arts education nonprofits in Texas; median $165,372.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Harris County, Texas: about 1,272,618 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 2,084 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Houston: 813 licensed child care centers, 111 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/houston
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Hits Theatre's EIN?**

Hits Theatre's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2118224. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Hits Theatre a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Hits Theatre in Houston, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1981. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Hits Theatre tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Hits Theatre as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Hits Theatre do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Sep 2025: "HITS Theatre provides musical theater training for children ages 5 to 18, focusing on production." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Hits Theatre take in?**

For the year ending Sep 2025, Hits Theatre reported total revenue of $946,289 and total expenses of $993,642 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.