named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Booth Room Preservation
Conservation and public access to Edwin Booth’s preserved third-floor apartment, maintained as it was at his death in 1893, supported by the Players Foundation for Theatre Education
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
Clubwide programming including partnerships with BOLD and CAAPA, Black History Month events, Hispanic Heritage celebrations, and Pride festivities to foster inclusivity
Open Door Playwright Program
Support for emerging playwrights; winners announced annually to develop new work within the club’s artistic community
Pipe Nights
Honorary evenings originally centered on pipe smoking, now testimonial dinners recognizing artists for their cultural contributions, dating back to 1905 and formalized in 1936 with John Gielgud
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Hosts cultural and artistic events for members and the publicOrganizes and hosts a variety of events including staged readings, tribute performances, conversations with notable artists, galas, and holiday celebrations to celebrate and support New York City's cultural and creative communities. Events are held at the historic clubhouse and include programming for Black History Month, Hispanic Heritage, and Pride.
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Historic Building Restoration and Preservation 1 activity
- Preserves and maintains a historic landmark clubhouseOperates and maintains a National Historic Landmark building at 16 Gramercy Park South, including preservation of Stanford White’s architectural interiors, the Booth Room, and façade restoration. The building includes historically significant spaces such as the Great Hall, Dining Room, and Balcony, the only outdoor space on Gramercy Park.
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Organized Member Social Events 1 activity
- Provides member-driven social and recreational programmingOffers regular member-led gatherings, card games in historically significant rooms, book clubs, and informal talks to foster camaraderie and creative exchange among members of the dramatic, literary, visual, and musical arts professions.
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Specialized Research Library Access 1 activity
- Supports access to theatrical research and scholarshipProvides access to its library and collections for academic and qualified researchers focused on theatre history and practice, serving as a destination for scholarly work since opening the library to researchers in 1959.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Curates and maintains a permanent art and theatrical collectionManages a permanent collection of portraits, sculptures, death masks, stage memorabilia, and archival materials spanning four centuries, originating from Edwin Booth’s 1888 gift and expanded through acquisitions and commissions. The collection includes works by Everett Raymond Kinstler and items associated with prominent theatrical figures.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.98M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$2.68M54%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$2.30M
expenses
Total expenses$5.32M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$2.41M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.54M
Cash$246K
Investments$0
Liabilities$14.43M
Net assets$-12.88M
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +11.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JONATHAN MASEL | GENERAL MANAGER | 40 | $188K |
| EILEEN MULLIGAN | DIR. OF MEMBERSHIP | 40 | $138K |
| ERIKA DEA | FORMER CONTROLLER | 40 | $133K |
board members · 21
- ASTRA WILLIAMS — DIRECTOR
- BOB COHN — DIRECTOR
- CATE DIGIROLAMO — SECRETARY
- CHARLES MOREY — DIRECTOR
- CHRIS PFAFF — DIRECTOR
- GLAUBER BARBOSA — TREASURER
- HEATHER WINTERS — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY HARDY — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER YADAV — DIRECTOR
- JUSTIN DYLAN NASTRO — DIRECTOR
- KELI GOFF — DIRECTOR
- KEVIN WINEBOLD — DIRECTOR
- LANSING MOOORE JR — ASST SECRETARY
- MALCOLM GRAFF — DIRECTOR
- MARK ORSINI — CHAIR, MANAGING COMM
- NATASHA IPPOLITO — DIRECTOR
- NICHOLE DONJE — VICE PRESIDENT
- OLIVIA KNIGHT — ASST TREASURER
- PHYLLIS COX — VICE PRESIDENT
- ROY JACKSON — DIRECTOR
- TOWNES COATES — PRESIDENT
relationships · 15
Who they work with
- BOLD Partner — Collaborates on programs promoting equity and inclusion in the performing arts.
- Ben Lucien Burman Partner — Named the Burman Room in honor of Ben Lucien Burman, a journalist, war correspondent, and author.
- CAAPA: The Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts Partner — Partners on programs to support African Americans in the performing arts.
- Edwin Booth Partner — Founder and original donor of The Players, who provided the building and his personal collection.
- Legacy Circle Network — Group of members and non-members who commit to supporting The Players through legacy gifts.
- Mark Twain Partner — Founding member of The Players who reportedly played cards at the clubhouse.
- Michael Shane Neal Partner — Member and protégé of Everett Raymond Kinstler who gifted a portrait of Kinstler to The Players.
- Nikola Tesla Partner — Fellow Player and friend of Mark Twain who reportedly played cards at the clubhouse.
- Open House New York Partner — Collaborates on public access events such as Open House New York Weekend.
- Players Preservation Fund Partner — Partner organization responsible for the award-winning restoration of the building's façade in 2015.
- Roundabout Theatre Partner — Hosted company members from its production of Caroline, or Change for a post-show event at the clubhouse.
- Stanford White Partner — Architect who designed the Great Hall fireplace and mantel incorporating The Players' seal.
- The Players Foundation Partner — Collaborates with The Players to expand and conserve the fine art collection through acquisitions and funding for conservation.
- The Players Foundation for Theatre Education Network — Governs the library's collection and supports theatre education.
- The Players Foundation for Theatre Education Partner — Oversees the conservation project for the Booth Room.
strategies · 3
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.
- Equity and Inclusion Through Governance and Partnerships 20 orgsmethodology: governance-integrated_equityBy embedding an EDI Committee in governance and partnering with diverse arts organizations, the organization advances inclusion, because structural integration of equity principles ensures representation in policies, services, and programming.shared approach: Equity Through Structural Integration →
- Cultural Preservation Through Legacy and Endowmentmethodology: legacy-giving-for-cultural-preservationBy leveraging legacy gifts and endowment funding, the organization preserves historic spaces and artistic traditions while expanding access for emerging artists, because sustained financial models rooted in philanthropy enable intergenerational equity in cultural participation.
- Interdisciplinary Artist Networkingmethodology: interdisciplinary-artist-networkingBy bringing together artists and patrons across theater, literature, visual arts, and music, the organization fosters professional and social connections that stimulate creative exchange and reduce isolation within the arts community, because cross-disciplinary engagement strengthens cultural ecosystems.