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Nonprofit · EIN 23-7427417

MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS

Tax-exempt · ASHEVILLE, NC 28802

Financials

$205K$219K2023$216K$234K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$216,056$234,191-$18,135$160,273$29,750$130,523
December 31, 2023990$204,825$219,317-$14,492$175,260$26,603$148,657
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$98,643
of which government grants
$31,000
Program service revenue
$108,697
Investment income
$14
Other revenue
$8,702

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$21,000
Other salaries and wages
$105,653
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$130,033
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$839
Program services (functional)
$209,811
Management and general (functional)
$24,380

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$175,260
Total assets, end of year
$160,273
Total liabilities, end of year
$29,750
Net assets, end of year
$130,523
Land, buildings and equipment
$116,928
Net assets without donor restrictions
$130,523
Gross receipts
$216,056
Employees
1
Volunteers
165
Year formed
1973
State of legal domicile
NC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
John RussellExecutive Director
Key employee
40$31,500$31,500
Tod LeavenBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
Charles UmbergerTreasurer, Board Member
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Honor MoorBoard Secretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Patricia RobertsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Aaron YbarraBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cody FoxBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Frank SalvoVice Chair, Board Member
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
John RussellExecutive Director
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$31,500$31,500
Tod LeavenBoard Chair
Trustee or director
10$0$0
Charles UmbergerTreasurer, Board Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Honor MoorBoard Secretary
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Stan IngberBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Qiarra MartinBoard Member, Youth Representative
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Patricia RobertsonBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Aaron YbarraBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Cody FoxBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Frank SalvoVice Chair, Board Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2663, ASHEVILLE, NC 28802-2663
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
John Russell, PO Box 2663, Asheville, NC 288022663
Signed the 990
John Russell, Executive Director
Phone
(828) 254-5146

Mission

OUR MISSION: Asheville's Montford Park Players performs Shakespeare and other theatre works for the enrichment, education, and enjoyment of our audiences, free of charge. OUR VISION: Our vision is that people from all backgrounds feel welcome at our theatre. OUR VALUES: Embrace principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in all that we do. Foster a sense of community and belonging. Participate as an integral part of the local theatre community. Offer high quality experiences at every level of interaction with our company. Lead with respect and courage in all communications. Serve as an educational resource and exemplar of Shakespeare theatre, outdoor performance venue, and free attendance model.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • MPP presented nine outdoor theatrical productions in 2024 with total audience of 6,129, all free to the public. Visitors provided total economic impact to Asheville and Buncombe County of $992,823. MPP had the distinction of producing the entire Shakespeare Wars of the Roses Cycle, including Edward III, in one season, the first theatre in the world to do so.
    Expenses $209,811 · revenue $216,057
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What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
23-7427417
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1975
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$160,273
Income (IRS master file)
$216,056

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$216,056$234,191$160,273XML
990December 2023$204,825$219,317$175,260XML
990December 2022$212,159$217,894$190,529IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7427417).

Questions about MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS

What is the EIN of MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS is 23-7427417.
Is MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
Are donations to MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names John Russell.
Who are the officers and directors of MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $31,500 (John Russell, Executive Director).
How much revenue does MONTFORD PARK PLAYERS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $216,056, expenses of $234,191 and total assets of $160,273 at year end.

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