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Nonprofit · EIN 81-5459408

PLAYERS ON AIR INC

Tax-exempt · MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771

Financials

$245K$245K2024$263K$222K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PLAYERS ON AIR INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$262,744$222,135$40,609$40,609$0$40,609
December 31, 2024990$244,600$244,600$0$47,420$47,420$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$262,744
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$34,900
Program services (functional)
$222,135

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$47,420
Total assets, end of year
$40,609
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$40,609
Gross receipts
$262,744
Employees
0
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2017
State of legal domicile
MD

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laura WonsalaExecutive Director
Officer
20$0
Debbie BrengleAt Large Board Member
Officer
2$0
Nicole DuganAt Large Board Member
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Laura WonsalaExecutive Director
Officer
20$0
Justin PattersonDirector
Officer
20$0
Debbie BrengleAt Large Board Member
Officer
1$0
Kelsey JacobsAt Large Board Memeber
Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1605 LOCKSLEY LN, MOUNT AIRY, MD 21771-5891
In care of
% LAURA WONSALA
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
1605 Locksley Lane, Mount Airy MD 21771
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Laura Wonsala, 1605 Locksley Lane, Mount Airy, MD 21771
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Laura Wonsala, 1605 Locksley Lane, Mount Airy MD 21771
Signed the 990
LAURA WONSALA, Executive Director
Return prepared by
Herdman Tax Service

Mission

Players on Air, Inc., our mission is to enrich the Carroll County (MD) community by providing premier theatrical productions and year-round performing arts education. Through dynamic plays, musicals, revues, and engaging classes in dance, improv, and music.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Players on Air proudly launched a Junior Program designed for students in 3rd through 8th grade, offering young performers the opportunity to take part in full-scale musicals while gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of theatre production. This program not only nurtures a love for performance but also builds foundational skills in stagecraft, teamwork, and confidence.
    Expenses $74,045 · revenue $74,045
  • Players on Air is committed to providing year-round entertainment in the form of musicals and plays. Our dedication to making theatre accessible to all ages, has led us to perform in churches throughout the community, bringing the magic of live performance to diverse audiences and enriching the cultural fabric of Carroll County. With the recent addition of a permanent home at the Coppermine Pantherplex, we are now poised to be an even more enduring and impactful staple in the community, offering a consistent space for creativity and performance.
    Expenses $74,045 · revenue $74,045
  • Players on Air has developed a dedicated theatre program for high school and college students, designed to support those with a passion for pursuing theatre long-term. Through immersive training and hands-on experience, participants gain a deeper understanding of all facets of theatrical productiononstage and behind the scenespreparing them for future opportunities in the performing arts.
    Expenses $74,045 · revenue $74,045

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
81-5459408
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
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$40,609
Income (IRS master file)
$262,744

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$262,744$222,135$40,609XML
990December 2024$244,600$244,600$47,420IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Laura Wonsala
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Laura Wonsala
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Laura Wonsala
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2018
Officer: Laura Wonsala
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 81-5459408).

Questions about PLAYERS ON AIR INC

What is the EIN of PLAYERS ON AIR INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PLAYERS ON AIR INC is 81-5459408.
Is PLAYERS ON AIR INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
Are donations to PLAYERS ON AIR INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PLAYERS ON AIR 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 PLAYERS ON AIR INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PLAYERS ON AIR INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PLAYERS ON AIR INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Laura Wonsala.
Who are the officers and directors of PLAYERS ON AIR INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PLAYERS ON AIR INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $262,744, expenses of $222,135 and total assets of $40,609 at year end.

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