2022-11-13T17:02:13-06:00 2021-12-31 133628255 CONDON O'MEARA MCGINTY & DONNELLY LLP ONE BATTERY PARK PLAZA 7TH FL NEW YORK NY 10004 990EZ 2021-01-01 463924643 THE PLAYERS 16 GRAMERCY PARK SOUTH PRESERVATION FUND INC PLAY 8886169983 16 GRAMERCY PARK SOUTH NEW YORK NY 10003 ERIC FRITSCH TREASURER 8886169983 2022-11-12 1 ERIC FRITSCH 999009999 ALEXANDER LAZZARUOLO P01775353 2126617777 3 AAL1 IAL1 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X X WWW.THEPLAYERSPRESERVATIONFUND.ORG X X 28668 X 25830 2838 28668 5376 2999 27 2905 11307 17361 308873 0 326234 315873 333234 315873 333234 7000 7000 308873 326234 X THE FOUNDATION WILL RAISE FUNDS THROUGH SOLICITATION, NOT THROUGH FUNDRAISERS, TO SUPPORT RESTORATION, MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF THE HISTORIC BUILDING LOCATED AT 16 GRAMERCY PARK SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY 10003. SUCH PRESERVATION SHALL INCLUDE RESTORING AND MAINTAINING THE EXTERIOR AND THE FUNDAMENTAL INTERIOR STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS OF THE HISTORICALLY AND ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT BUILDING. NO PORTION OF THE FUNDS WILL BE USED TO FINANCE THE COMFORT OR PLEASURES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CLUB OPERATED OUT OF THE BUILDING BY DECORATING OR REFURBISHING INTERIORS. THE FOUNDATION WILL RAISE FUNDS TO KEEP THE BUILDING STANDING AND TO KEEP OR BRING ITS EXTERIOR UP TO THE HIGH STANDARD OF HISTORIC AUTHENTICITY. ANY BENEFIT TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLUB OPERATED OUT OF THE BUILDING WILL BE TOO INDIRECT AND TOO INSUBSTANTIAL TO CONSTITUTE INUREMENT AS DEFINED IN THE REGULATIONS UNDER I.R.C. SECTION 501(C)(3). LANDMARK RECONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF FAADE DOORS AND WINDOWS. FAADE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INCLUDING REMOVAL OF BLUESTONE PAVERS IN THE FRONT AND PORTICO AREAS FOR CONSTRUCTION. 0 2999 2999 MARY WORKMAN PRESIDENT 3.00 0 0 0 FRANK ROGERS VICE PRESDIENT 3.00 0 0 0 ERIC FRITSCH TREASURER 3.00 0 0 0 LANSING MOORE SECRETARY 3.00 0 0 0 JOAN DIM BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0 0 0 JOHN CAMERA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0 0 0 ED SMIT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NY THE ORGANIZATION 16 GRAMERCY PARK SOUTH NEW YORK NY 10003 8886169983 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 278340 230825 39837 18792 25830 593624 278340 230825 39837 18792 25830 593624 419343 174281 1240 1440 3669 3274 2838 12461 606085 0.28760 0.29490 X THE PLAYERS, 16 GRAMERCY PARK SOUTH, PRESERVATION FUND, INC. (THE "FUND") QUALIFIES AS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED BECAUSE IT MEETS THE 10% PLUS FACTS-AND-CIRCUMSTANCES TEST UNDER TREAS REG. 1.170A-9(E)(3) IN THE FOLLOWING RESPECTS:10% OF SUPPORT LIMITATION - AT 28.76% FOUNDATION 'S PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE FOR 2021 EXCEEDED 10%.THE FUND IS A 501C3 ORGANIZATION FORMED TO RESTORE AND PRESERVE THE EXTERIOR AND FUNDAMENTAL SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE OF STANFORD WHITE'S HISTORIC BUILDING AT 16 GRAMERCY PARK SOUTH IN NEW YORK CITY. THE BUILDING, WITH ITS EXQUISITE BALCONY AND STAINED GLASS, IS CONSIDERED THE JEWEL OF THE HISTORIC GRAMERCY PARK DISTRICT. THE FUND WON THE PRESTIGIOUS LUCY MOSES AWARD FROM THE NEW YORK LANDMARKS CONSERVANCY FOR THE FUND'S RENOVATION OF STANFORD WHITE'S FACADE. THE FUND HAS A BASE OF OVER 175 DONORS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TOWARD OUR REPAIR AND RESTORATION EFFORTS. DONORS REGULARLY CONTRIBUTE ONLINE AND BY CHECK, AND SOME HAVE INCLUDED US IN THEIR ESTATES. THESE PEOPLE LIVE THROUGHOUT THE US AND HAVE A TRUE APPRECIATION FOR THE HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ARCHITECTURE. OUR BUILDING ALSO HOUSES THE HAMPDEN BOOTH LIBRARY AND THE PLAYERS FOUNDATION FOR THEATRE EDUCATION AND HISTORY WHOSE DOCENTS REGULARLY LEAD TOURS FOR THE PUBLIC. CURRENTLY THE FUND IS WORKING WITH EXPERTS AT THE HISTORIC DISTRICTS COUNSEL AND THE FOUNDATION CENTER (NOW CALLED CANDID) TO HELP US DEVELOP A STRONG CAMPAIGN APPEALING TO GRAMERCY PARK AREA RESIDENTS - AND BEYOND - SO THE FUND CAN RE-BUILD OUR ROOF AND OUR DETERIORATING REAR FACADE. THE FUND'S GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS HAVE BACKGROUNDS IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, ARCHITECTURE, SECURITY SERVICES, ACADEMIA, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AND MARKETING. FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 1,805. DESCRIPTION: MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT . AMOUNT: 123. DESCRIPTION: COMMISSIONS & FEES . AMOUNT: 111. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 767. DESCRIPTION: OTHER GENERAL AND ADMIN EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 99. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 2,905.