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Bt Studios Inc

EIN 47-1890997 · San Angelo, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BE THEATRE PROVIDES AN ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION THAT DEVELOPS THE ARTIST AND PATRONS IN MIND AND SPIRIT. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF EDUCATION IS THE PROCESS RATHER THAN THE PRODUCT. THROUGH THE PROCESS OF THEATRE ARTS, VALUABLE LIFE LESSONS ARE LEARNED SUCH AS TOLERANCE, COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, COOPERATION, RESPECT FOR ONE'S SELF AND OTHERS, HUMILITY, AND COMPASSION. THROUGH PERFORMANCE AND THE CREATIVE SPIRIT, ARTISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO MAINTAIN AN OPEN MIND, SPEAK FROM THE HEART AND SHARE TALENTS THAT WILL INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY AND SELF.

Income
$0
Spending
$525
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
44.8 months of spending
Employees
2

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $525 spent. BE THEATRE PROVIDES AN ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION THAT DEVELOPS THE ARTIST AND PATRONS IN MIND AND SPIRIT. THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF EDUCATION IS THE PROCESS RATHER THAN THE PRODUCT. THROUGH THE PROCESS OF THEATRE ARTS, VALUABLE LIFE LESSONS ARE LEARNED SUCH AS TOLERANCE, COMMUNICATION, PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, COOPERATION, RESPECT FOR ONE'S SELF AND OTHERS, HUMILITY, AND COMPASSION. THROUGH PERFORMANCE AND THE CREATIVE SPIRIT, ARTISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO MAINTAIN AN OPEN MIND, SPEAK FROM THE HEART AND SHARE TALENTS THAT WILL INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY AND SELF.
  2. IN ADDITION TO ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, BT STUDIOS INC. OFFERS YEAR-ROUND ADULT AND FAMILY ORIENTED PRODUCTIONS, WHICH BRING THE FUN AND EXCITEMENT OF PERFORMING ARTS TO THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS. WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT THEATRE ETIQUETTE, IMPROVISATION, CHARACTER WORK, MOVEMENT, STATE PRESENTATION, SCRIPT ANALYSIS AND MORE.
  3. IN ADDITION TO ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS, BT STUDIOS INC. OFFERS YEAR-ROUND ADULT AND FAMILY ORIENTED PRODUCTIONS, WHICH BRING THE FUN AND EXCITEMENT OF PERFORMING ARTS TO THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS. WORKSHOP PARTICIPANTS LEARN ABOUT THEATRE ETIQUETTE, IMPROVISATION, CHARACTER WORK, MOVEMENT, STATE PRESENTATION, SCRIPT ANALYSIS AND MORE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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