Uptown Players Inc
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Founding
- 09/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 36-4591959
Organization Overview
Uptown Players Inc is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2007. 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 12/2022, Uptown Players Inc employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Uptown Players Inc 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 12/2022, Uptown Players Inc generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $955.6k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF UPTOWN PLAYERS IS TO PRESENT PROFESSIONAL THEATER THAT MEETS A RISING DEMAND IN THE COMMUNITY FOR AUDIENCES TO SEE THEIR LIFE EXPERIENCES REPRESENTED ON STAGE. WE OFFER DIVERSE PRODUCTIONS WITH CONTEMPORARY AND ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE THEMES THAT EXPLORE COMPLEX AND VARIED SITUATIONS SUCH AS RELATIONSHIPS, FAMILY, PREJUDICE, AND VALUES. WE PRESENT PLAYS AND MUSICALS THAT CHALLENGE OUR AUDIENCES ARTISTICALLY, BUILD CULTURAL BRIDGES, AND STRIVE TO CREATE GREATER POSITIVE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE THROUGH THE PERFORMING ARTS. THERE IS NO OTHER THEATER GROUP WITH THIS UNIQUE MISSION IN THE DALLAS AREA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UPTOWN PLAYERS OFFERS EQUITY MEMBERSHIP CANDIDACY (EMC) PROGRAM WEEKS FOR LOCAL ARTISTS AND STAGE MANAGERS DESIRING ENOUGH CREDIT TO JOIN ACTORS EQUITY ASSOCIATION, THE UNION FOR PROFESSIONAL ACTORS AND STAGE MANAGERS. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC AND GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS, UPTOWN PLAYERS PIVOTED TO FILMING PRODUCTIONS AND STREAMING ARCHIVAL VIDEO OF PAST PRODUCTIONS TO PATRONS' HOMES. AS A RESULT, UPTOWN PLAYERS PROVIDED WORK FOR 17 PROFESSIONAL (UNION) ACTORS, NON-UNION ACTORS, AND 3 STAGE MANAGERS IN A COVID SAFE FILM ENVIRONMENT. DURING 2022, UPTOWN PLAYERS PRODUCED FIVE LIVE PRODUCTIONS: HARVEY FIERSTEIN'S TORCH SONG, BROADWAY OUR WAY 2022, KINKY BOOTS, THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED, AND HEAD OVER HEELS. UPTOWN PLAYERS ALSO PROVIDED FREE ONLINE CONTENT DURING THE PANDEMIC, INCLUDING HOSTING AN HOUR LONG EPISODE OF STARS IN THE HOUSE, A NATIONAL DAILY WEBCAST FEATURING BROADWAY PERFORMERS AND REGIONAL THEATER WORK AROUND THE COUNTRY. THE THEATER HAS WON OVER 25 LEON RABIN AWARDS AND 30 THEATER CRITICS FORUM AWARDS IN ITS FIRST NINETEEN SEASONS. IT HAS ALSO BEEN NAMED THE BEST THEATER COMPANY BY THE DALLAS VOICE READERS AND BY THE DALLAS OBSERVER. IT WAS ALSO FEATURED IN D MAGAZINE AND ON GOOD MORNING TEXAS AND DAYBREAK ON WFAA.THE PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES WERE PLAY PRODUCTION EXPENSES. THESE EXPENSES INCLUDED THEATER RENTAL, ROYALTY PAYMENTS, LABOR FOR CAST, CREW, DIRECTORS, AND DESIGNERS, LIGHTING, SOUND, FILMING, EDITING, STREAMING, SETS, COSTUMES, PROPS, TRAVEL, AND TICKETING EXPENDITURES.UPTOWN PLAYERS, INC. PRODUCTIONS ARE ALSO SUPPORTED BY APPROXIMATELY 145 VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP PROVIDE LABOR IN VARIOUS CAPACITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE THEATER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Craig Lynch Executive Producer | Trustee | 2 | $77,035 |
Jeffrey A Rane Executive Producer | Trustee | 2 | $34,795 |
Phillip Hearne Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $6,750 |
Nancy Rubin Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $6,645 |
Brian Jansen President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jeff Falin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $4,022 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $91,683 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $526,013 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,022 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $621,718 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $512,827 |
| Investment income | $245 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $125 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $15,743 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $35,992 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,186,650 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,278 |
| 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. | $125,225 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,795 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $94,843 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,908 |
| Other employee benefits | $17,661 |
| Payroll taxes | $18,052 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,909 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $14,256 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $50,549 |
| Office expenses | $2,904 |
| Information technology | $2,485 |
| Royalties | $38,344 |
| Occupancy | $132,830 |
| Travel | $13,319 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $22,075 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $74,582 |
| Insurance | $7,105 |
| All other expenses | $188,291 |
| Total functional expenses | $955,594 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $384,841 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $6,275 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,108,817 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,105 |
| Total assets | $1,502,038 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $701,937 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $316,284 |
| Other liabilities | $8,952 |
| Total liabilities | $1,027,173 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $224,258 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $250,607 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,502,038 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Uptown Players Inc has recieved totaling $120,350.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $56,629 |
Black Tie Dinner Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,496 |
Taca Inc Dallas, TX PURPOSE: ARTS | $13,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $150 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Alley Theatre Houston, TX | $99,755,068 | $20,544,932 |
Austin Theatre Alliance Austin, TX | $11,051,816 | $12,251,946 |
Theatre Squared Inc Fayetteville, AR | $37,817,681 | $7,945,309 |
Dallas Theater Center Dallas, TX | $4,686,048 | $4,047,540 |
Theatre Under The Stars Inc Houston, TX | $18,210,122 | $4,859,811 |
Zachary Scott Theater Center Austin, TX | $13,760,280 | $6,657,993 |
A D Players Houston, TX | $31,582,319 | $3,073,769 |
Creative Action Austin, TX | $3,479,965 | $2,986,946 |
Plano Childrens Theatre Plano, TX | $1,873,883 | $3,548,642 |
Main Street Theater Houston Houston, TX | $3,176,471 | $2,765,553 |
Lyric Theatre Of Oklahoma Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $13,499,880 | $4,030,124 |
International Alliance Theatrical Stage Employees & Moving Picture New Orleans, LA | $12,003,795 | $3,171,295 |