Nonprofit · EIN 83-3607911
PLAYERS CIRCLE ARTS CENTER
Tax-exempt · FORT MYERS, FL 33919
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $1,286,434 | $1,306,354 | -$19,920 | $192,788 | $565,839 | -$373,051 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,142,261 | $1,226,514 | -$84,253 | $129,628 | $482,434 | -$352,806 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $977,129 | $1,167,430 | -$190,301 | $232,563 | $492,197 | -$259,634 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $771,166 | $839,129 | -$67,963 | $282,481 | $354,835 | -$72,354 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $335,934
- of which government grants
- $20,243
- Program service revenue
- $913,190
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $37,310
- Other revenue
- $37,310
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $186,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $292,743
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $514,809
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $24,739
- Program services (functional)
- $936,109
- Management and general (functional)
- $369,269
- Fundraising (functional)
- $976
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $129,628
- Total assets, end of year
- $192,788
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $565,839
- Net assets, end of year
- -$373,051
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $44,604
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$373,051
- Gross receipts
- $1,301,378
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2019
- State of legal domicile
- FL
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 for the year ended June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARRIE CACIOPPO | DIRECTOR/VIC Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $103,400 |
| JULIA ROSE MELVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $41,600 |
| ROBERT CACIOPPO | DIRECTOR/PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $41,000 |
| JOHN BIFFAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SUSAN CHICONE | DIRECTOR/VIC Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EARL QUENZEL | DIRECTOR/CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RON WEAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KEVIN WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID WRIGHT | DIRECTOR/TRE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DENISE WHEELER WRIGHT | DIRECTOR/SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARRIE CACIOPPO | DIRECTOR/VIC Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $114,400 |
| ROBERT CACIOPPO | DIRECTOR/PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $40,000 |
| JULIA ROSE MELVIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $18,300 |
| JOHN BIFFAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SUSAN CHICONE | DIRECTOR/VIC Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| EARL QUENZEL | DIRECTOR/CHA Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RON WEAVER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KEVIN WHITE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DAVID WRIGHT | DIRECTOR/TRE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DENISE WHEELER WRIGHT | DIRECTOR/SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Cacioppo | DirectorVice President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $114,373 |
| Robert Cacioppo | DirectorPresident Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $41,973 |
| Ron Weaver | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Julia Rose Melvin | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Kevin White | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| John Biffar | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Denise Wheeler Wright | DirectorSecretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| David Wright | DirectorTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Susan Chicone | DirecotrVice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Earl Quenzel | DirectorChairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Cacioppo | DirectorVice President Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $98,691 |
| Robert Cacioppo | DirectorCEO Trustee or director, Officer | 50 | $68,407 |
| John Biffar | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Jon Finstrom | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Sandy Stillwell Younguist | DirectorVice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| David Wright | DirectorTreasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Dr Gerald Laboda | DirectorPresident Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Denise Wheeler Wright | DirectorSecretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 13211 MCGREGOR BLVD, FORT MYERS, FL 33919-5943
- In care of
- % CARRIE LUND CACIOPPO
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 945 Robalo Drive, Fort Myers FL 33919
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CARRIE CACIOPPO, 13211 MCGREGOR BLVD, FORT MYERS, FL 33919
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Robert Cacioppo, 945 Robalo Drive, Fort Myers FL 33919
- Signed the 990
- CARRIE CACIOPPO, DIRECTOR/VICE PRES
- Phone
- (239) 800-3292
- Website
- www.playerscircle.org
- Return prepared by
- HSCTUSCAN & COMPANY PA
Mission
THE MISSION OF PLAYERS CIRCLE ART CENTER, DBA PLAYERS CIRCLE THEATER, IS TO CREATE A HOME FOR A VARIETY OF THEATER EMPLOYING AN ENSEMBLE OF PROFESSIONALS; TO BECOME AN OUTLET FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN THE ARTS; AND TO ENRICH, EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND ENTERTAIN OUR COMMUNITY WITH CLASSES AND PERFORMANCES.
Program accomplishments
- PLAYERS CIRCLE THEATER OPERATES AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BROAD PUBLIC ACCESSIBILITY. DURING THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION PRESENTED 207 TOTAL PERFORMANCES ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 20,500 INDIVIDUALS. OF THESE, 157 WERE MAINSTAGE SEASON PERFORMANCES, EMPLOYING 63 PROFESSIONAL ACTORS, DESIGNERS, AND DIRECTORS. IN THE OFF- SEASON, AN ADDITIONAL 41 PERFORMANCES FEATURED 26 ARTISTS.Expenses $936,109
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING REMAINS A CORE COMPONENT OF THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION, WITH 58 YOUTH PARTICIPATING IN SUMMER CAMPS CULMINATING IN 10 PUBLIC PERFORMANCES. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IS FURTHER SUPPORTED BY APPROXIMATELY 160 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTING MORE THAN 3,500 SERVICE HOURS ANNUALLY.
- PLAYERS CIRCLE MAINTAINS AN ARTIST-DRIVEN OPERATIONAL MODEL; NOTABLY, APPROXIMATELY HALF OF ITS 10 FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBERS ALSO SERVE AS PERFORMERS, APPEARING IN THREE TO FOUR PRODUCTIONS EACH YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION ENHANCES PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGH ANCILLARY PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING TALKBACKS, STAGED READINGS, AND COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 83-3607911
- 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
- 2019
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $192,788
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,301,378
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $1,286,434 | $1,306,354 | $192,788 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,142,261 | $1,226,514 | $129,628 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $977,129 | $1,167,430 | $232,563 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $771,166 | $839,129 | $282,481 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $768,035 | $718,875 | $316,806 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Robert Cacioppo | June 30, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 83-3607911).
Questions about PLAYERS CIRCLE ARTS CENTER
- What is the EIN of PLAYERS CIRCLE ARTS CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PLAYERS CIRCLE ARTS CENTER is 83-3607911.
- Is PLAYERS CIRCLE ARTS CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.
- Are donations to PLAYERS CIRCLE ARTS CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PLAYERS CIRCLE ARTS CENTER 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 PLAYERS CIRCLE ARTS CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PLAYERS CIRCLE ARTS CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of PLAYERS CIRCLE ARTS CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names CARRIE CACIOPPO.
- Who are the officers and directors of PLAYERS CIRCLE ARTS CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $103,400 (CARRIE CACIOPPO, DIRECTOR/VIC).
- How much revenue does PLAYERS CIRCLE ARTS CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $1,286,434, expenses of $1,306,354 and total assets of $192,788 at year end.
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