Nonprofit · EIN 59-1966652
KEY WEST PLAYERS INC
Tax-exempt · KEY WEST, FL 33041
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,012,549 | $1,062,032 | -$49,483 | $1,310,849 | $700,142 | $610,707 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $935,777 | $1,076,265 | -$140,488 | $1,336,803 | $678,083 | $658,720 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $446,210
- of which government grants
- $9,376
- Program service revenue
- $597,608
- Investment income
- $13,718
- Net rental income
- -$56,419
- Other revenue
- -$44,987
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $186,786
- Other salaries and wages
- $279,847
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $512,919
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $27,250
- Occupancy
- $78,780
- Travel
- $56
- Depreciation
- $74,612
- Program services (functional)
- $1,012,899
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,678
- Fundraising (functional)
- $17,455
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,336,803
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,310,849
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $700,142
- Net assets, end of year
- $610,707
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $871,378
- Publicly traded securities
- $317,188
- Gross receipts
- $1,068,968
- Employees
- 92
- Volunteers
- 2
- Year formed
- 1940
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER ELWELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY MALONEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| FRANK MENDITCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| STUART KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNDA FRECHETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT FRECHETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATE MIANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Benner | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle Martin | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ryan Runstadler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Stephanie Wise | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kate Regan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Trippi | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lena Scott | – Key employee | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNDA FRECHETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT FRECHETTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KATE MIANO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STUART KAUFMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER ELWELL | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY MALONEY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| FRANK MENDITCH | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 724, KEY WEST, FL 33041-0724
- In care of
- % FRANK MENDITCH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHRISTOPHER ELWELL, PO BOX 745, KEY WEST, FL 33041
- Signed the 990
- FRANK MENDITCH, TREASURER
- Phone
- (305) 394-7445
- Return prepared by
- David Kozlowsko CPA
Mission
To provide theater performances and educational programs for the residents of Key West, the Florida Keys, and for the many visitors to the Keys. Recognized as the Best Professional Theater in Florida for many years. We also ensure maintenance of our historic playhouse.
Program accomplishments
- The Waterfront Playhouse presents five main stage shows each season supplemented by a limited run special performances featuring the best professional entertainers in Key West. In addition, the theater supports presentations by visiting shows, special performances by students of the performing arts, and arts education programs for the school children in Key West. The theater supports the local economy not only through the use of local talent and merchants, but also by creating an important venue of cultural tourism in the Keys. Housing for visiting actors was provided by members of the community.Expenses $859,507 · revenue $1,043,818
- Provide stewardship for the historical building that is the Waterfront Playhouse. Includes operations and maintenance as well as capital improvements and equipment acquisition over time.Expenses $153,392
- Provide childrens summer theatrical camp and facility use and support for educational summer activities. Program currently on hold.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 59-1966652
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1982
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,310,849
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,068,968
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,051,221 | $1,280,763 | $1,524,233 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,212,329 | $1,081,095 | $1,716,899 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about KEY WEST PLAYERS INC
- What is the EIN of KEY WEST PLAYERS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KEY WEST PLAYERS INC is 59-1966652.
- Is KEY WEST PLAYERS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1982.
- Are donations to KEY WEST PLAYERS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KEY WEST PLAYERS INC 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 KEY WEST PLAYERS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KEY WEST PLAYERS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KEY WEST PLAYERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHRISTOPHER ELWELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of KEY WEST PLAYERS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KEY WEST PLAYERS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,012,549, expenses of $1,062,032 and total assets of $1,310,849 at year end.
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