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Nonprofit · EIN 38-2157055

CHELSEA AREA PLAYERS

Tax-exempt · CHELSEA, MI 48118

Financials

$111K$72K2023$67K$96K2024$66K$70K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHELSEA AREA PLAYERS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$66,425$70,301-$3,876$98,877$0$98,877
December 31, 2024990-EZ$66,607$96,000-$29,393$102,753$0$102,753
December 31, 2023990-EZ$110,676$71,760$38,916$82,146$0$82,146
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,108
Membership dues
$1,090
Program service revenue
$54,911
Investment income
$2,355
Other revenue
$2,961

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$6,641
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$14,028
Occupancy
$14,008
Printing, publications and postage
$12,973
Other expenses
$22,651
Program services (functional)
$15,119

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$102,753
Total assets, end of year
$98,877
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$98,877
Cash, savings and investments
$98,877
Gross receipts
$66,425

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Todd DucsayPresident4$0
Clara SmithCoVice Presidents2$0
Maryann GuentherCoVice Presidents2$0
C Don PaulsellTreasurer10$0
Shelley WheatonBoard Member2$0
Alex MooreBoard Member6$0
Brian HackettBoard Member2$0
Christine LandisBoard Member4$0
Brian MyersBoard Member4$0
Fr William TurnerBoard Member2$0
Michael CicirelliBoard Member2$0
Heather ScottSecretary4$0
Vicky JamesBoard Member2$0
Jeff HatchBoard Member2$0
Linda SmithBoard Member2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Todd DucsayPresident2$0
Clara SmithCoVice Presidents2$0
Maryann GuentherCoVice Presidents3$0
C Don PaulsellTreasurer5$0
Shelley WheatonBoard Member2$0
Alex MooreBoard Member2$0
Brian HackettBoard Member1$0
Christine LandisBoard Member3$0
Brian MyersBoard Member2$0
Fr William TurnerBoard Member2$0
Michael CicirelliBoard Member2$0
Heather ScottSecretary3$0
Vicky JamesBoard Member2$0
Jeff HatchBoard Member1$0
Linda SmithBoard Member2$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Todd DucsayPresident2$0
Clara SmithCoVice Presidents2$0
Maryann GuentherCoVice Presidents2$0
C Don PaulsellTreasurer4$0
Shelley WheatonBoard Member2$0
Alex MooreBoard Member4$0
Brian HackettBoard Member1$0
Christine LandisBoard Member1$0
Brian MyersBoard Member2$0
Fr William TurnerBoard Member2$0
Michael CicirelliBoard Member2$0
Heather ScottSecretary2$0
Vicky JamesBoard Member2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 301, CHELSEA, MI 48118-0301
Signed the 990-EZ
C DON PAULSELL, Treasurer
Phone
(734) 395-6818

Mission

The mission and purpose of CAP shall be to enrich the educational and the cultural life of the community; promote understanding and appreciation of the performing arts; provide entertainment and encourage interest and active participation in all phases of theatrical productions; and foster and support the youth who are involved in the performing arts. CAP has also awarded many Gifts and Scholarships

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Chelsea Area Players produced three shows and the Summer Youth Theater Camp and A Special Improvisation Workshop CAP also supported several civic and educational funds with sponsorships and donations
    Expenses $15,119 · grants $6,641

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-EZ for CHELSEA AREA PLAYERS

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
38-2157055
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1979
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$98,877
Income (IRS master file)
$66,425

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$66,425$70,301$98,877XML
990-EZDecember 2024$66,607$96,000$102,753XML
990-EZDecember 2023$110,676$71,760$82,146XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 38-2157055).

Questions about CHELSEA AREA PLAYERS

What is the EIN of CHELSEA AREA PLAYERS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHELSEA AREA PLAYERS is 38-2157055.
Is CHELSEA AREA PLAYERS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
Are donations to CHELSEA AREA PLAYERS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHELSEA AREA PLAYERS file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CHELSEA AREA PLAYERS due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHELSEA AREA PLAYERS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of CHELSEA AREA PLAYERS?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHELSEA AREA PLAYERS have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $66,425, expenses of $70,301 and total assets of $98,877 at year end.

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