2025-07-02T06:22:08-07:00 2024-12-31 752593210 Sutton Frost Cary LLP 200 E Front St Suite 200 Arlington TX 76011 990 2024-01-01 364591959 UPTOWN PLAYERS INC UPTO 2142192718 1307 MOTOR STREET DALLAS TX 75207 JEFFREY A RANE EXEC. PRODUCER 2025-07-02 true true Carroll Elizabeth Arnott P01965628 8176498083 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JEFFREY A RANE 1307 MOTOR STREET DALLAS TX 75207 974565 false X uptownplayers.org X 2006 TX The mission of Uptown Players is to present professional theatre that meets a rising demand in the LGBTQ+ community for audiences to see their life experiences represented on stage. Our diverse productions represent the LGBTQ+ community attitudes, mindsets and prospectives about their lives and current situation. We also provide the LGBTQ+ community an opportunity to examine itself and to develop confidence, self-awareness, and pride. We provide a safe place for LGBTQ+ patrons and their allies to fellowship, educate and entertain through plays and musicals that create a greater positive public awareness and acceptance through the performing arts. 12 10 29 125 0 408847 552312 342693 348728 2021 1986 56094 55494 809655 958520 1763 0 0 273031 331160 0 2400 593658 651053 868452 982213 -58797 -23693 1406728 1453347 990660 955185 416068 498162 The mission of Uptown Players is to present professional theatre that meets a rising demand in the LGBTQ+ community for audiences to see their life experiences Represented on stage. Our diverse productions represent the LGBTQ+ community attitudes, mindsets and prospectives about their lives and current situation. We also provide the LGBTQ+ community an opportunity to examine itself and to develop confidence, self-awareness, and pride. We provide a safe place for LGBTQ+ patrons and their allies to fellowship, educate and entertain through plays and musicals that create a greater positive public awareness and acceptance through the performing arts. false false 711794 394334 DURING 2024, UPTOWN PLAYERS PRODUCED SEVEN LIVE PRODUCTIONS: FIRE AND AIR, BROADWAY OUR WAY 2024, THE PROM, THE BOYS IN THE BAND, SIMPLY THE BEST, CHRISTMAS ACTUALLY, AND A QUEER CAROL. THE PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES WERE PRODUCTION EXPENSES THAT INCLUDED THEATER RENTAL, ROYALTY PAYMENTS, LABOR FOR CAST, CREW, DIRECTORS, AND DESIGNERS, LIGHTING, SOUND, SETS, COSTUMES, PROPS, TRAVEL, AND TICKETING EXPENDITURES. UPTOWN PLAYERS, INC. PRODUCTIONS ARE ALSO SUPPORTED BY APPROXIMATELY 125 VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP PROVIDE LABOR IN VARIOUS CAPACITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE THEATER.THE THEATER HAS WON OVER 25 LEON RABIN AWARDS AND 30 THEATER CRITICS FORUM AWARDS IN ITS FIRST TWENTY-TWO SEASONS. IT HAS ALSO BEEN NAMED THE BEST THEATER COMPANY BY THE DALLAS VOICE READERS, BY THE DALLAS OBSERVER AND BY D MAGAZINE. UPTOWN PLAYERS HAS BEEN FEATURED ON TELEVISION ON GOOD MORNING TEXAS AND DAYBREAK ON WFAA, TEXAS TODAY ON KXAS, FUN ON THE RUN ON CW33, AND LAST CALL ON FOX4. 711794 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 91 0 true 29 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 12 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true false true false false X X JEFF RANE 2142192718 1307 MOTOR STREET DALLAS TX 75207 CHARLES CRAIG LYNCH EXEC. PRODUCER 3.00 0.00 X X 78800 0 0 JEFFREY A RANE EXEC. PRODUCER 3.00 0.00 X X 54800 0 0 NANCY RUBIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JANELLE GRAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN JANSEN President 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID GIFFORD-ROBINSON Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 KATE NEWMAN Vice President 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 BARBARA ROSENBERG Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TOMAS SOTO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 DOUG DOREY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TRI MCBATH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 PHIL PERRY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 133600 0 false false false 0 116192 436120 552312 PLAYBILL SPONSORSHIP 711110 8071 8071 PROGRAM INCOME 711110 20724 20724 TICKET SALES 711110 319933 319933 348728 1986 1986 0 29 29 11473 11473 11473 11473 0 0 25904 2357 23547 23547 34133 13688 20445 20445 0 958520 380646 25562 X 0 0 0 0 133600 93520 40080 0 155692 55189 100503 4692 2412 2280 17149 8815 8334 20027 10295 9732 0 0 17669 17669 0 0 0 157233 157233 88353 88353 18901 5559 13342 0 0 91358 82216 9142 0 0 0 53480 53480 0 53560 40103 13457 11575 11575 PRODUCTION COSTS 156524 156524 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2400 2400 0 982213 711794 268019 2400 311192 296989 0 0 0 0 0 0 1118 0 6275 10795 1384643 239080 1086060 1145563 0 0 0 0 2083 0 1406728 1453347 293 690378 675875 299989 279310 990660 955185 X 191810 498162 224258 416068 498162 1406728 1453347 -23693 105787 X X false true X true false X 333672 538899 621718 432510 552312 2479111 0 0 333672 538899 621718 432510 552312 2479111 267414 2211697 24 733 370 11671 13488 26286 0 0 2505397 1701071 0.88280 0.99640 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 142620 142620 818372 49837 768535 181736 17886 163850 226985 165931 61054 14930 5426 9504 1145563 X 974565 16045 16045 958520 958520 998258 16045 16045 982213 982213 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and has not been classified as a private foundation as defined in the IRC. Income generated from activities unrelated to the organization's exempt purposes is subject to tax under section 511. the organization did not have any unrelated business income for the year ended december 31, 2024. Accordingly, no provision has been reported.Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Organization, and has concluded that as of December 31, 2024, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability (or asset) or disclosure in the financial statements. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 cost of goods sold $13688 RAFFLE EXPENSES $2357 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S cost of goods sold $13688 RAFFLE EXPENSES $2357 false false false 25904 2357 false 25904 2357 2357 23547 TX false NO LICENSE REQUIRED UNDER TEXAS STATUTE. false true false 1.00000 JEFF RANE 1307 MOTOR STREET DALLAS TX 75207 false DAVID GIFFORD-ROBINSON TRACKS DONATED ITEMS AND WINNERS X false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b EACH BOARD MEMBER WAS PROVIDED AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE 2023 FORM 990, AS WELL AS CHECKLIST TO ASSIST IN EACH PERSON'S SEPARATE REVIEW OF THE TAX RETURN. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The Board of Directors looks for and discusses any potential conflicts of interest. Issues are related to Governance Committee or Executive Committee for review and action based on nature of the conflict of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Executive Director compensation is determined by Compensation Committee comprised of President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. Benchmarking of local performing arts organizations is used to determine market rate and fringe benefits for EDs in conjunction with budget process and organizational performance. In 2025, an executive director evaluation will be implemented for merit based increases in 2026. General guidelines of ED compensation are approved by full BOD. Specific merit based increases will be determined by Compensation Committee withing budgeted limits approved by full BOD. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND POLICIES ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.