irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0Special Events
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Benefit Galas and Cabarets
Special events such as "Sculpting Our Love of Theatre" featuring Broadway performers, with proceeds supporting the foundation and The Players Preservation Fund.
Docent Tours
60-minute guided tours of The Players clubhouse covering four floors, including the Booth Room and Hampden-Booth Theatre Library, led by trained Player docents.
Library Talks
Lectures and discussions held in the Hampden-Booth Theatre Library on topics related to theatre history, magic, and Gilded Age culture, often featuring guest speakers.
Up Close & Personal
Intimate salon-style events where guests examine archival theatre artifacts, handle select items, and engage in conversation with experts about theatre history.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
- Conducting guided tours and public educational programmingOffers 60-minute docent-led and guided tours of The Players clubhouse across four floors, featuring historical artifacts such as the founding room of Actors' Equity Association, Mark Twain's pool table, 18th-century stage props, and a museum-quality art collection. Also hosts monthly educational discussions in The Players Library focused on theatrical history and artifacts.
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Historic Site Public Programming 1 activity
- Hosting special events and educational field tripsOrganizes special events such as an intimate evening on Edwin Booth’s life after Lincoln’s assassination, a Broadway cabaret benefit gala, and educational field trips including a guided tour of Green-Wood Cemetery to explore Edwin Booth’s history and associations.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Providing access to theatre-related collections for research and educationOffers scholars, researchers, students, and the public access to a collection of theatre-related artwork, books, costumes, correspondence, Edwin Booth artifacts, and over 2,500 volumes on Shakespeare and theatrical history through appointment-based visits and a renovated Research Room. The collection is cataloged using PastPerfect, a professional museum collections management system.
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Artist and Curatorial Publications 1 activity
- Publishing educational materials on art and history at The PlayersPublished a book compiling the first fifty essays from the "Artwork at The Players" series for public purchase and produced a hand-numbered facsimile edition of Walter Oettel's Sketch Book of The Players, limited to 100 copies.
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Historic Theater and Arts Venue Preservation 1 activity
- Restoring and preserving historic artifacts and interiorsConducts ongoing conservation and restoration of historic items and interiors, including the Booth Room, Edwin Booth’s leather club chair, a 130–140-year-old Persian rug, historic portraits and frames, the sitting room chandelier and wallpaper, the mantel mirror, and antique furniture such as the Mary Devlin chair, using professional restoration partners and museum standards.
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Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
- Supporting access to theatre for young performing artistsArranged for young performing artists to attend the 2020 Broadway production of “Death of a Salesman” through a partnership with Broadway for All, expanding educational access to professional theatre.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$355K
Contributions & grants$102K29%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$16K5%
Other revenue$236K
expenses
Total expenses$322K
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$2K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$832K
Cash$28K
Investments$800K
Liabilities$5K
Net assets$827K
Liquid reserves30.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +34.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 14
- ANDREW GORDON — PRESIDENT
- BRIAN DRUTMAN — DIRECTOR
- ELIZABETH JACKSON — DIRECTOR
- GEDDETH SMITH — DIRECTOR
- JAMES ECKERLE — DIRECTOR
- JAMES WILSON — DIRECTOR
- LINDA DUPREE — DEVELOPMENT
- MAUREEN ROGERS — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL GERBINO — CURATOR
- PAMELA SINGLETON — TREASURER
- PETER VAN DYKE — SECRETARY
- RUFUS COLLINS — DIRECTOR
- SHANA FARR — DIRECTOR
- TIM REDMOND — VICE-PRESIDENT
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Arran Fenniman Partner — Provided expert woodworking contributions for the Research Room renovation.
- Broadway for All Partner — Partnered to arrange for young performing artists to attend a Broadway production.
- ECR Antique Conservation Partner — Preserved the frames of historic portraits in the Booth Room.
- Elizabeth Jackson Partner — Helped shepherd the archival collection safely during the Research Room renovation.
- Fashion Institute of Technology Partner — Formed a partnership to research, conserve, and exhibit historical theatre costumes from Edwin Booth’s collection.
- Jim Eckerle Partner — Provided steady project management and organization for the Research Room renovation.
- Linus Redmond Partner — Provided cataloging and ongoing support for the Research Room collection.
- Merkerian Rug Cleaners Partner — Performed extensive cleaning and restoration of the Mahal Persian rug in the Booth Room.
- Michael Gerbino Partner — Provided design expertise that maximized space and brought clarity to the Research Room renovation.
- Pamela Singleton Partner — Helped shepherd the archival collection safely during the Research Room renovation.
- Peter VanDyke Partner — Secured essential financial support and access to contractors for the Research Room renovation.
- Pratzon Art Restoration Partner — Conducted conservation work on three historic portraits in the Booth Room.
- The Players Government — Houses The Players Foundation for Theatre Education at its New York City club founded by Edwin Booth in 1888.
- The Players Network — Housed at The Players, the New York City social club founded by Edwin Booth in 1888.
- The Players Network — Provides docent-led tours of The Players clubhouse.
- The Players Partner — Collaborates with The Players to provide access to historical spaces and artifacts for guided tours.
- Thomas Fenniman Partner — Architect who opened a locked wall cabinet, revealing Edwin Booth’s death mask.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education and Preservation for Theatre Appreciationmethodology: education-and-preservationBy integrating educational programming with the preservation of theatrical artifacts and historic environments, the organization fosters public understanding and appreciation of American theatre, because experiential and contextual engagement deepens cultural connection.
- Legacy-Centered Conservation and Educationmethodology: legacy-centered-conservationBy anchoring conservation and educational efforts in the legacy and historic environment of Edwin Booth, the organization creates a focused, authentic context for learning about American theatre, because personal and historical narratives increase relevance and emotional resonance.
- Salon-Style Engagement with Theatrical Artifactsmethodology: salon-style engagementBy using intimate, salon-style programs that incorporate direct handling of artifacts and facilitated discussion, the organization deepens participant engagement with theatre history, because tactile and conversational interaction fosters personal and intellectual connection.
- Visitor-Centered Interpretive Experiencesmethodology: visitor-centered interpretationBy offering customized, thematically focused tours and programs aligned with group interests, the organization enhances visitor engagement and learning, because personal relevance increases attention and retention in cultural education.