2026-04-07T13:34:04-07:00 2025-12-31 752593210 Sutton Frost Cary LLP 200 E Front St Suite 200 Arlington TX 76011 990 2025-01-01 364591959 UPTOWN PLAYERS INC UPTO 2142192718 1327 MOTOR STREET DALLAS TX 75207 JEFFREY A RANE EXEC. PRODUCER 2026-04-07 true Carroll Elizabeth Arnott P01965628 8176498083 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z BRIAN JANSEN 1327 MOTOR STREET DALLAS TX 75207 955418 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 32 125 0 552312 483067 348728 382119 1986 1225 55494 71693 958520 938104 0 0 331160 364055 0 2847 651053 696160 982213 1060215 -23693 -122111 1453347 1308819 955185 932768 498162 376051 X 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. true false 783100 382119 DURING 2025, UPTOWN PLAYERS PRODUCED SIX LIVE PRODUCTIONS: WE ARE CONTINUOUS, BROADWAY OUR WAY 2025, XANADU THE MUSICAL, EVERYBODYS TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, IMAGINE, and STAR OF WONDER: A CAROL ANN CHRISTMAS. 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-THREE 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. 783100 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 85 0 true 32 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 1327 MOTOR STREET DALLAS TX 75207 CHARLES CRAIG LYNCH EXEC. PRODUCER 3.00 0.00 X X 78808 0 0 JEFFREY A RANE EXEC. PRODUCER 3.00 0.00 X X 70768 0 0 NANCY RUBIN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Barbara Rosenberg 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 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Phil Perry Vice President 3.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Tomas Soto Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Jannelle Gray 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 Ruby Aldana Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 149576 0 false false false 0 76085 406982 483067 PLAYBILL SPONSORSHIP 711110 11810 11810 PROGRAM INCOME 711110 30090 30090 TICKET SALES 711110 340219 340219 382119 1225 1225 0 68 68 8077 8077 8077 8077 0 0 38851 568 38283 38283 42011 16746 25265 25265 0 938104 415461 39576 X 0 0 0 0 149574 91963 57611 0 166934 102636 64298 0 21401 13158 8243 26146 16075 10071 0 0 15478 15478 0 0 0 162502 162502 88985 88985 47154 47154 0 0 128899 118743 10156 0 0 0 48176 48176 0 52323 39242 13081 0 PRODUCTION COSTS 139813 139813 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 9983 9983 FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2847 2847 0 1060215 783100 274268 2847 296989 193592 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10795 10795 1395835 291403 1145563 1104432 0 0 0 0 0 1453347 1308819 675875 661550 279310 271218 955185 932768 X 498162 376051 498162 376051 1453347 1308819 -122111 X X false true X true false X 538899 621718 432510 552312 483067 2628506 0 0 538899 621718 432510 552312 483067 2628506 321064 2307442 733 370 11671 13488 9370 35632 0 0 2664138 2037091 0.86610 0.88280 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 142620 142620 818372 70821 747551 181736 22813 158923 238177 190612 47565 14930 7157 7773 1104432 X 955418 17314 17314 938104 938104 1077529 17314 17314 1060215 1060215 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, 2025. Accordingly, no provision has been reported.Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Organization, and has concluded that as of December 31, 2025, 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 $16746 RAFFLE EXPENSES $568 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S cost of goods sold $16746 RAFFLE EXPENSES $568 false false false 38851 568 false 38851 568 568 38283 TX false NO LICENSE REQUIRED UNDER TEXAS STATUTE. false true false 1.00000 JEFF RANE 1327 MOTOR STREET DALLAS TX 75207 false DAVID GIFFORD-ROBINSON TRACKS DONATED ITEMS AND WINNERS X false Form 990, Part III, Line 2 IMAGINE was a groundbreaking cabaret-style collaboration between Bruce Wood Dance and Uptown Players, marking the first time these two Dallas-based creative powerhouses joined forces. The production was a high-energy celebration of identity, love, and self-discovery, specifically honoring the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The document is reviewed by the Executive Committee before it is signed and filed. 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 early 2026, an executive director evaluation will be implemented for merit based increases in the second half of 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.