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The Theatre Company of Bryan- College Station

EIN 74-2446080 · Bryan, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE THEATRE COMPANY OF B/CS IS DEDICATED TO ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITY WITH THE MAGIC OF LIVE THEATRE. WE PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL QUALITY PRODUCTIONS AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE FOR ALL AUDIENCES, AND WE ENCOURAGE THE GROWTH AND EDUCATION OF OUR COMMUNITY IN THE THEATRE ARTS BY PROVIDING A WELCOMING, DIVERSE, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR PERFORMERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND PATRONS.

Income
$240,198
Spending
$321,285
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 78%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes -1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $305,617 spent. IN 2024, THE THEATRE COMPANY PRODUCED 6 MAIN MENU SHOWS: SISTER ACT, CINDERELLA,THE PROM, 1776, SOMETHING ROTTEN, AND BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. FOUR OFF THE MENU SHOWS WERE PRODUCED: THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, ROCKY HORROR SHOW, WHO'S HOLIDAY, AND THREE KIDS' WORKSHOPS: JUNGLE BOOK KIDS, ELF JR. AND DR. DOOLITTLE JR. THE GOAL OF 'OFF THE MENU' PRODUCTIONS IS TO REACH OUTSIDE THE TRADITIONAL SEASON TICKET HOLDERS AND DONORS TO SPREAD THE LOVE OF MUSICAL THEATRE AND PERFORMING ARTS DEEPER INTO THE COMMUNITY. THE GOAL OF KIDS' WORKSHOPS IS TO INCREASE THEATRE EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION OF THE YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF OUR MAIN MENU SHOWS IN 2024 WAS 57 PERCENT, FOR OFF THE MENU SHOWS WAS 63 PERCENT, AND FOR KIDS' SHOW WAS 78 PERCENT. ALL ACTORS ARE VOLUNTEERS FROM THE COMMUNITY AND ORCHESTRA MEMBERS ARE LOCAL TALENT CONTRACTED AS GUEST MUSICIANS PROVIDING ARTS OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BRAZOS VALLEY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 August 1988.

    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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