Connecticut Players Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $10.8m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $8.0m
- Employees
- 73
- Location
- New Haven, CT
- Founding
- 03/1965
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 06-6073063
Organization Overview
Connecticut Players Foundation Inc, operating under the name Long Wharf Theatre, is located in New Haven, CT. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Long Wharf Theatre employed 73 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Long Wharf Theatre is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Long Wharf Theatre generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.5%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CONNECTICUT PLAYERS FOUNDATION, INC. D/B/A LONG WHARF THEATRE (THE ORGANIZATION") IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION LOCATED IN NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT. FOUNDED IN 1965, LONG WHARF THEATRE'S MISSION STATES THAT IT "IS DEDICATED TO PRODUCING BOUNDARY-BREAKING THEATRE WITH AND FOR ITS MANY, KALEIDOSCOPIC COMMUNITIES." OVER ITS 59 YEARS, LONG WHARF THEATRE HAS GROWN TO BECOME A CELEBRATED THEATRE COMPANY WITH AN INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION FOR EXCELLENCE. THEY INCUBATED SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PLAYS THAT ARE NOW PART OF THE AMERICAN THEATRE CANON, INCLUDING THREE WINNERS OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR DRAMA. LONG WHARF THEATRE HAS BUILT A POWERFUL BODY OF MORE THAN 400 PRODUCTIONS THAT REPRESENT THE BEST OF NEW WORK, CLASSIC PLAYS, AND CONTEMPORARY MUSICALS. HONORED WITH THE TONY AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING REGIONAL THEATRE, LONG WHARF THEATRE PRODUCES AN ANNUAL SEASON OF PLAYS, ALONG WITH INVESTMENTS IN NEW WORK, COMMUNITY PROGRAMS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS BY, FOR, AND WITH ITS GREATER NEW HAVEN COMMUN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JULY 30, 2024, LONG WHARF THEATRE PRODUCED 73 PERFORMANCES OF THREE PLAYSTHE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING BY JOAN DIDION, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE BY ARTHUR MILLER, AND AMM(I)GONE BY ADIL MANSOOR, PRODUCED IN SEVEN GREATER NEW HAVEN CITIES AND TOWNS, INCLUDING EIGHT NEW HAVEN NEIGHBORHOODS. THESE IN-PERSON, PROFESSIONALLY PRODUCED PRODUCTIONS WERE ATTENDED BY 5,381 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 272 FREE ADMISSIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE THEATRE ALSO PRODUCED THE FOURTH ANNUAL BLACK TRANS WOMEN AT THE CENTER, A VIRTUAL FESTIVAL OF FIVE NEW SHORT PLAYS BY BLACK TRANS WOMEN PLAYWRIGHTS, ATTENDED BY 252 HOUSEHOLDS NATIONALLY. LONG WHARF THEATRE ALSO INVESTED IN 13 NEW PLAYS AND MUSICALS UNDER COMMISSION AND IN DEVELOPMENT, BUILDING A NEW CANON FOR A NEW AMERICAN THEATRE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nancy Alexander Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
William J Aseltyne ESQ Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jenny Carrillo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Babz Rawls Ivy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kenneth Boroson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gail Brekke Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
New Haven Food Terminal Rent | 6/29/20 | $208,488 |
Madison Towers Rent | 6/29/20 | $186,150 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $66,800 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $211,029 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,474,222 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,195 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,752,051 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $379,882 |
| Investment income | $88,432 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $260,069 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$64,673 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,462,798 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $411,174 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,450 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,968,775 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $120,187 |
| Payroll taxes | $140,601 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,388 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $59,725 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $117,891 |
| Fees for services: Other | $54,964 |
| Advertising and promotion | $118,621 |
| Office expenses | $48,658 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $17,781 |
| Occupancy | $284,490 |
| Travel | $46,334 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $8,364 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $41,465 |
| Insurance | $91,705 |
| All other expenses | $59,820 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,819,753 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,381,851 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $897,607 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $57,847 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $106,316 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $37,786 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $8,002,056 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $268,419 |
| Total assets | $10,751,882 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $195,921 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $64,671 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $251,411 |
| Total liabilities | $512,003 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,152,031 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,087,848 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,751,882 |