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Filing year 2023

Theatre Under the Stars Inc

Houston, Texas·EIN 74-1621647·NTEE A650 · Arts, Culture & Humanities·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$16.9M
Total assets
$11.2M
Total expenses
$18.9M
Reported officers
66
Mission

TUTS is dedicated to enriching life through the experience of quality musical theatre, the development of future artists, and the creation of new works. Through innovative education and community outreach initiatives, TUTS positively impacts lives beyond the stage.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas.

Artistic Director
Director (Operational)
Above 90th percentile
$321k
$343k
Base
$301k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$8k
Executive Director
Above 90th percentile
$319k
$341k
Base
$291k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$17k
Director of Marketing
Director (Operational)
Median to 75th percentile
$146k
$156k
Director of Development to 1/24
25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide
$136k
$145k
Finance Controller
Controller
25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide
$101k
$108k

Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.

Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.

Plus 61 unpaid individuals.

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Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2023, the highest total compensation at Theatre Under the Stars Inc equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.

This organization (2023)
2%
Sector median
11%
Middle half of sector
5% to 20%

Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.

Funded by

Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.

Up 4%
from 2022

From $310k in 2022 to $321k in 2023.

$310k
2022
$321k
2023
In today's dollarsEst.
Roughly flat in real terms$342k to $343k

Estimated with Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.

Pay for the position

Director (Operational) pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 4%.

$296k in 2022 to $321k in 2023.
  • Chief Executive Officer pay rose 3% from 2022 to 2023.
  • Controller pay rose 2% from 2022 to 2023.

Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.

Highest reported compensation in each year. Volunteer board members and partial-year payouts are filtered out.

Among peers

Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.

FAQ

Common questions about Theatre Under the Stars Inc

What does the Director (Operational) of Theatre Under the Stars Inc earn?

In 2023, the Director (Operational) of Theatre Under the Stars Inc received $321,251 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Director (Operational) pay at Theatre Under the Stars Inc compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at Theatre Under the Stars Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Theatre Under the Stars Inc equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.

What are Theatre Under the Stars Inc's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, Theatre Under the Stars Inc reported $16.9M in total revenue and $18.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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