Puppet Showplace Inc is located in Brookline, MA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Puppet Showplace Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Puppet Showplace Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Puppet Showplace Inc generated $512.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $464.3k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PUPPET SHOWPLACE THEATER IS DEDICATED TO PRESENTING OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL PUPPETRY TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES THROUGH PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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YEAR ROUND PUPPET THEATRE PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, FOR WHICH ADMISSION IS CHARGED. A PUPPETRY DISPLAY AREA AND PUPPET STORE COMPRISE THE LOBBY. PERFORMANCES ALSO TAKE PLACE AT SCHOOLS AND FOR SCHOOL AND CAMP GROUPS. THE PUPPET SHOWPLACE THEATRE (PST) IS A NON-PROFIT PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN PUPPETRY FOR ALL AUDIENCES. AS THE FIRST PUPPETRY CENTER IN NEW ENGLAND, WE STRIVE TO PROMOTE AND PRESENT THE MAGICAL WORLD OF PUPPET THEATRE TO A BROAD COMMUNITY; TO EDUCATE AND ENLIGHTEN AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES AND BACKGROUNDS ABOUT THIS ANCIENT, WORLDWIDE THEATRE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy West Vice Pres And Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Margueritte Murphy President And Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jodi Ekelchik Treasurer And Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Leslie Burton Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Hannah Swartz Managing Director | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Rachel Roccobertson Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $8,142 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $310,623 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $318,765 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $185,080 |
Investment income | $19 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $6,090 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $512,134 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $182,295 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $16,335 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $13,713 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,500 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,460 |
Office expenses | $5,970 |
Information technology | $22,086 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $40,647 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,955 |
Insurance | $4,026 |
All other expenses | $13,250 |
Total functional expenses | $464,326 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $141,446 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $25,586 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $5,363 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,405 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,995 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $54,126 |
Total assets | $242,921 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $51,253 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $13,644 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $24,226 |
Total liabilities | $89,123 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $87,665 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $66,133 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $242,921 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Puppet Showplace Inc has recieved totaling $70,065.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Fiduciary Charitable Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: DONATIONS | $30,000 |
Charlesview Inc Brighton, MA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
New England Foundation For The Arts Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING, CREATION AND/OR PRESENTING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Jane Henson Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: PUPPETRY ARTS IN THE CLASSROOM | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $65 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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New York Shakespeare Festival New York, NY | $141,889,359 | $47,421,313 |
Fractured Atlas Inc New York, NY | $26,189,611 | $36,358,780 |
Roundabout Theatre Company Inc New York, NY | $173,392,210 | $30,369,133 |
Vivian Beaumont Theater Inc New York, NY | $199,499,593 | $19,952,200 |
American Repertory Theatre Cambridge, MA | $28,732,151 | $12,990,237 |
Signature Theatre Company New York, NY | $62,849,854 | $11,675,589 |
Playwrights Horizons Inc New York, NY | $27,151,743 | $13,749,281 |
Huntington Theatre Company Inc Boston, MA | $85,399,357 | $14,500,477 |
Manhattan Theatre Club Inc New York, NY | $95,784,807 | $15,978,594 |
Hartford Stage Company Hartford, CT | $23,293,519 | $12,254,112 |
Stella Adler Studio Of Acting New York, NY | $5,616,573 | $9,953,377 |
Storyville Center For The Spoken Word Inc New York, NY | $12,362,100 | $12,256,751 |