Miller Theatre Advisory Board, Inc.
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Miller Theatre Advisory Board, Inc. meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
The Miller Theatre Advisory Board (MTAB) acts as a steward of public funds to provide professional-caliber performances, free to the public, at the Miller Outdoor Theatre for the cultural enrichment of Houston's diverse communities and its visitors.
Year, State Incorporated:
1970, TX
Also Known As:
Miller Outdoor Theatre
Miller Outdoor Theatre offers a diverse season of professional entertainment - all for free. Concerts and performances of Classical music, jazz, ethnic music and dance, ballet, Shakespeare, musical theatre, classic films and more benefit Houston's citizens and visitors each year. In 2025, Millers’ stage hosted 80 free events to the public including 17 daytime and 63 evening performances from 35 grantee organizations, 2 performances from 2 renting organizations and 14 productions and movies as part of the “Miller Presents” series of performances.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, Miller Theatre Advisory Board, Inc.'s program expenses were:
| Theatre productions | $3,363,914 |
| Theatre improvements on behalf of City of Houston | $187,521 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,551,435 |
Chief Executive
Miriam Meyers, Past Chair
Chair of the Board
Mr. Romulo Tim Cisneros, Board Chairperson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Cisneros Design Studio
Board Size
20
Paid Staff Size
5
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Miller Theatre Advisory Board, Inc.'s audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Grant from Hotel Occupancy Taxes | $3,206,551 |
| Contributions for capital campaign projects | $1,775,805 |
| Contributions for productions and operations | $558,972 |
| Interest and other income | $22,847 |
| Total Income | $5,564,175 |
Programs: 92% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 4%
| Total Income | $5,564,175 |
| Total expenses: | $3,863,497 |
| Program expenses | $3,551,435 |
| Fundraising expenses | $153,244 |
| Administrative expenses | $158,818 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,700,678 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $3,760,176 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $5,460,854 |
| Total Liabilities | $65,074 |
| Total Assets | $5,525,928 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Greater Houston and South Texas