KEY WEST PLAYERS INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1940

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CHRISTOPHER ELWELL

Phone

3053947445

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

KEY WEST PLAYERS INC, founded in 1940, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

To provide theater performances and educational programs for the residents of Key West, the Florida Keys, and for the many visitors to the Keys. Recognized as the Best Professional Theater in Florida for many years. We also ensure maintenance of our historic playhouse.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $859,507 Revenue: $1,043,818

The Waterfront Playhouse presents five main stage shows each season supplemented by a limited run special performances featuring the best professional entertainers in Key West. In addition, the...

The Waterfront Playhouse presents five main stage shows each season supplemented by a limited run special performances featuring the best professional entertainers in Key West. In addition, the theater supports presentations by visiting shows, special performances by students of the performing arts, and arts education programs for the school children in Key West. The theater supports the local economy not only through the use of local talent and merchants, but also by creating an important venue of cultural tourism in the Keys. Housing for visiting actors was provided by members of the community.

Program 2

Expenses: $153,392

Provide stewardship for the historical building that is the Waterfront Playhouse. Includes operations and maintenance as well as capital improvements and equipment acquisition over time.

Program 3

Provide childrens summer theatrical camp and facility use and support for educational summer activities. Program currently on hold.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $446,210

Program Service Revenue $597,608

Investment Income $13,718

Other Revenue $-44,987

TOTAL REVENUE $1,012,549

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $512,919

Fundraising Expenses $17,455

Program Expenses $1,012,899

Other Expenses $549,113

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,062,032

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,012,549	$935,777	+0.1%
Expenses	$1,062,032	$1,076,265	0.0%
Net Income	$-49,483	$-140,488	-0.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

⚠ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CHRISTOPHER ELWELL	PRESIDENT	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIMOTHY MALONEY	VICE PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANK MENDITCH	TREASURER	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
STUART KAUFMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LYNDA FRECHETTE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT FRECHETTE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KATE MIANO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mike Benner	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brandon Jones	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Danielle Martin	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ryan Runstadler	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stephanie Wise	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kate Regan	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Joe Trippi	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lena Scott	N/A	0.00	Key Emp	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$1,012,549	$1,062,032	$1,310,849	$-49,483
2024	$935,777	$1,076,265	$1,336,803	$-140,488
2023	$1,051,221	$1,280,763	$1,524,233	$-229,542
2022	$1,212,329	$1,081,095	$1,716,899	$131,234
2021	$427,106	$428,324	$2,035,501	$-1,218
2020	$777,825	$929,182	$1,805,780	$-151,357
2019	$835,762	$962,885	$1,294,844	$-127,123