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THE FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS WAS FOUNDED IN 1931 AND IS THE OLDEST CONTINUOUSLY PERFORMING COMMUNITY THEATRE IN SOUTH CAROLINA. THE MISSION OF FOOTLIGHT PLAYERS IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY, AFFORDABLE, BARRIER-FREE COMMUNITY THEATRE OF APROFESSIONAL CALIBER FOR THE CITIZENS OF CHARLESTON...
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2025)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$571.2K
Program Spending
61%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$222.3K
Total Expenses
▼$832.7K
Total Assets
$7.7M
Total Liabilities
▼$553.4K
Net Assets
$7.1M
Officer Compensation
→$71.5K
Other Salaries
$88K
Investment Income
$35
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $571.2K | $222.3K | $832.7K | $7.7M | $7.1M |
| 2023 | $8.1M | $7.6M | $622.2K | $8.2M | $7.6M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $8.1M | $7.6M | $622.2K | $8.2M | $7.6M |
| 2021 | $367.5K |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 990 | IRS e-File | |
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Chris Handal | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Gebhardt | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Horn | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Porter | Executive Director | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Blomquist | Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Chris Handal
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Gebhardt
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Shannon Horn
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Brian Porter
Executive Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tom Blomquist
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Mcferran | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Kowert | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Holmes | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Teresa Barnett | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Troy Strother | Board Member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Bob Mcferran
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dave Kowert
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Robert Holmes
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $341K |
| $244.7K |
| $602.6K |
| $251.6K |
| 2020 | $458.4K | $192.2K | $480.3K | $391.8K | $128.7K |
| 2019 | $466.9K | $129.6K | $486.1K | $403.6K | $150.6K |
| 2018 | $381.7K | $79.2K | $428K | $424.4K | $169.8K |
| 2017 | $375.4K | $109.3K | $356.3K | $486.8K | $216.2K |
| 2016 | $325.6K | $91K | $359.8K | $481.4K | $197K |
| 2015 | $348K | $154.4K | $337.8K | $532.5K | $231.2K |
| 2014 | $380.1K | $160.2K | $327.5K | $552.3K | $234.1K |
| 2013 | $395.2K | $132K | $423.4K | $417K | $181.5K |
| 2012 | $428.3K | $150.5K | $403.8K | $423.6K | $209.8K |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
| 2021 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | — |
| 2010 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2009 | 990-EZ | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
Teresa Barnett
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Troy Strother
Board Member
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0