Sandglass Center For Puppetry & Theater Research Ltd
- Assets
- $275.5k
- Revenue
- $479.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Putney, VT
- Founding
- 01/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Sandglass Theater employed 5 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 12/2021, Sandglass Theater generated $479.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $310.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.9% 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
2021
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 TOURING ACTIVITIES WERE STILL SOMEWHAT CURTAILED IN 2021, BUT CERTAINLY MORE ACTIVE THAN IN 2020. BOTH "BABYLON" AND "ROCK THE BOAT" WERE FILMED SO THAT SOME TOURING COULD BE DONE VIRTUALLY. BETWEEN IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL, "BABYLON" TOURED TO 4 VENUES IN VERMONT, NEW YORK, AND NEW JERSEY. "ROCK THE BOAT" TOURED TO 6 VENUES IN VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, AND MISSISSIPPI. "WHEN I PUT ON YOUR GLOVE" WAS PERFORMED IN NEW YORK CITY, "PUNSCHI" AND "OMA" EACH TOURED IN VERMONT.
SANDGLASS HAD A VERY ACTIVE YEAR LOCALLY. WITH A COMBINATION OF IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL, SANDGLASS PRESENTED ITS 2021 INSTALLMENTS OF "WINTER SUNSHINE SERIES" AND "VOICES OF COMMUNITY." ALSO, SANDGLASS PRESENTED 2 OUTDOOR EVENTS, "PUPPETS IN PARADISE" AND "FOOTPATH TO THE PUPPETS." SANDGLASS ALSO PRESENTED LOCAL SCREENINGS OF BOTH THE "ROCK THE BOAT" FILM AND THE "BABYLON" FILM. FINALLY, SANDGLASS CLOSED THE YEAR WITH ITS ANNUAL "CRANKIE SHOW."
SANDGLASS CONTINUED WITH ITS VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS OFFERINGS, INCLUDING TWO PUPPET BUILDING WORKSHOPS, A SHADOW PUPPET BUILDING WORKSHOP, AND A CRANKIE BUILDING WORKSHOP. SANDGLASS HAD SEVERAL "ROCK THE BOAT" RESIDENCIES AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, AND "BABYLON" RESIDENCIES AT COLLEGES. SANDGLASS WAS ABLE TO CONDUCT ITS "SUMMER INTENSIVE" IN PERSON IN 2021.
SANDGLASS CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF TWO NEW SHOWS, "FLUSHING" TO DEBUT IN 2022 AND "FERAL" TO DEBUT IN 2023.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric Bass Board Member, Founder, Artistic Director, Artist | Trustee | 20 | $30,395 |
Ines Zeller Bass Board Member, Founder, Artist | Trustee | 10 | $9,956 |
Virginia Scholl Board President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Julian Gerstin Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Szostak Board Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
William Ploog Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $2,530 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $52,300 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $325,051 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,190 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $379,881 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $76,400 |
| Investment income | $25 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $667 |
| 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 | $3,599 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $479,772 |
| 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 | $111,173 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,533 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $273 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,650 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $93,280 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,993 |
| Office expenses | $5,870 |
| Information technology | $2,094 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,780 |
| Travel | $28,912 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $311 |
| Interest | $401 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $18,501 |
| All other expenses | $11,520 |
| Total functional expenses | $310,911 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65,689 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $213,048 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | -$3,215 |
| 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 | $275,522 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,639 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $66,495 |
| 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 | $71,134 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $137,893 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $66,495 |
| 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 | $275,522 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Sandglass Center For Puppetry & Theater Research Ltd has recieved totaling $67,510.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bay And Paul Foundations Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
New England Foundation For The Arts Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING, CREATION AND/OR PRESENTING SUPPORT | $14,383 |
National Performance Network Inc New Orleans, LA PURPOSE: Artist Engagement Fund, Special Initiatives | $10,627 |
New England Foundation For The Arts Inc Boston, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING, CREATION AND/OR PRESENTING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Thomas Thompson Trust Boston, MA PURPOSE: SANDGLASS THEATER'S 2022 "PUPPETS IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS: ROOTS & WINGS" INTERNATIONAL FESTIVE | $7,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Brooklyn Academy Of Music Inc Brooklyn, NY | $168,013,887 | $29,572,079 |
Bric Arts Media Bklyn Inc Brooklyn, NY | $22,086,824 | $12,315,164 |
The Apollo Theater Foundation Inc New York, NY | $69,978,827 | $33,324,849 |
Shen Yun Performing Arts Inc Cuddebackville, NY | $196,627,077 | $30,836,971 |
Foundation For Contemporary Arts Inc New York, NY | $44,020,214 | $7,582,108 |
National Comedy Center Operator Inc Jamestown, NY | $24,581,570 | $2,926,105 |
World Trade Center Performing Arts Center Inc New York, NY | $505,865,812 | $148,493,145 |
Rosies Theater Kids Inc New York, NY | $7,813,636 | $2,330,340 |
Patchogue Village Center For The Performing Arts Inc Patchogue, NY | $1,959,065 | $2,916,141 |
Young Audiences Inc New York, NY | $8,115,904 | $1,935,453 |
Roulette Intermedium Inc Brooklyn, NY | $2,527,656 | $2,724,059 |
Chashama Inc New York, NY | $1,226,837 | $1,928,554 |