Sandglass Center For Puppetry & Theater Research Ltd
- Assets
- $278.5k
- Revenue
- $413.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Putney, VT
- Founding
- 01/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 04-3340533
Organization Overview
Sandglass Center For Puppetry & Theater Research Ltd, operating under the name Sandglass Theater, is located in Putney, VT. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Sandglass Theater employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sandglass Theater 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 12/2022, Sandglass Theater generated $413.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $348.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.0% per year over the past 5 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
SANDGLASS THEATER IS DEDICATED TO THE ARTS OF THEATER AND PUPPETRY AS A MEANS OF EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY ISSUES, INSPIRING DIALOGUE, AND SPARKING WONDER. TO THIS END, WE DEVELOP AND PROMOTE INNOVATIVE WORK IN PUPPETRY AND THEATER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SANDGLASS AGAIN HAD A VERY ACTIVE YEAR LOCALLY. WE PRESENTED OUR 2022 INSTALLMENTS OF WINTER SUNSHINE SERIES AND VOICES OF COMMUNITY, INCLUDING SCHOOL SHOWS. SANDGLASS PRESENTED ITS 2022 PUPPETS IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS INTERNATIONAL PUPPET FESTIVAL FEATURING PERFORMERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD. SANDGLASS PREMIERED ITS NEWEST SHOW, FLUSHING, AT THE FESTIVAL. FINALLY, SANDGLASS CLOSED THE YEAR WITH THE ANNUAL CRANKIE SHOW.
SANDGLASS CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF ITS NEXT NEW SHOW, FERAL, TO DEBUT IN 2024.
SANDGLASS CONTINUED TO EXPAND ITS POST PANDEMIC TOURING. BABYLON TOURED IN ALABAMA, NEW YORK, AND VERMONT. FLUSHING TOURED IN MARYLAND AND MASSACHUSETTS. PUNSCHI TOURED IN MAINE AND VERMONT. WHEN I PUT ON YOUR GLOVE TOURED IN MAINE AND GERMANY.
SANDGLASS WAS ALSO ACTIVE WITH ITS EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT. WE CONDUCTED SEVERAL VIRTUAL PUPPET BUILDING WORKSHOPS. WE ALSO HAD SEVERAL SCHOOL RESIDENCIES IN VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE. SANDGLASS ALSO HELD ITS ANNUAL SUMMER INTENSIVE PUPPETRY TRAINING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric Bass Founder & Board Member | Trustee | 20 | $32,493 |
Ines Zeller Bass Founder & Board Member | Trustee | 10 | $10,564 |
Virginia Scholl President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Karen Blanchard Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Baker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
William Ploog Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $13,041 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $315,333 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,420 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $328,374 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $83,801 |
| Investment income | $22 |
| 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 | $1,600 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $413,797 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $123,996 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,342 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $50 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,428 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $100,063 |
| Advertising and promotion | $728 |
| Office expenses | $4,219 |
| Information technology | $2,514 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,853 |
| Travel | $53,622 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $532 |
| Interest | $501 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,810 |
| Insurance | $4,659 |
| All other expenses | $15,745 |
| Total functional expenses | $348,757 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $98,561 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $179,446 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $518 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $278,525 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,097 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $9,097 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $220,793 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $48,635 |
| 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 | $278,525 |