Houston, TX

BAY AREA HOUSTON BALLET & THEATRE

EIN 74-2058421

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts

Mission

To enhance cultural awareness through the performing arts and to develop aspiring performers in the diverse communities of Bay Area Houston through productions, education, collaborative projects and interactive experiences.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About BAY AREA HOUSTON BALLET & THEATRE

Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre (BAHBT) is a long‑running nonprofit performing arts company founded in 1976 and based in the Houston Bay Area. The organization produces an annual season of classical ballet, contemporary dance and musical theatre, and maintains a performance residency at the University of Houston–Clear Lake.

BAHBT combines staged productions with community outreach and education: school performances, site‑specific works, appearances at local festivals and collaborative projects with regional arts partners. The organization files annual Form 990 returns and continues to operate as an active 501(c)(3) arts organization serving Bay Area Houston audiences and students.

Notable achievements

Five decades of continuous operation

Founded in 1976, BAHBT has maintained active production and community programming for nearly 50 years, marking its 50th anniversary season in 2026.

Established university residency

Maintains a regular performing residence at the University of Houston–Clear Lake, producing an annual season that blends classical ballet, contemporary works and musical theatre.

Sustained community outreach and school programs

Delivers school performances and free or pro‑bono community appearances (festivals, chamber events and local celebrations) to broaden access to the performing arts across the Bay Area Houston region.

At a glance

Total assets: $436K
Annual revenue: $692K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 74-2058421
Location: Houston, TX
Website: www.bahbt.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Maintains active 501(c)(3) status with publicly available Form 990 filings documenting operations and finances.

Listed and recognized in national nonprofit databases and local arts funding rosters, and a recipient/participant in regional arts support programs.

Noted for collaborative site‑specific work (past partnerships include performances connected to NASA Rocket Park and other local cultural events) and ongoing local media and community visibility.

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