Mesner Puppet Theater
- Assets
- $404.4k
- Revenue
- $585.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Kansas City, MO
- Founding
- 02/1988
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 43-1458119
Organization Overview
Mesner Puppet Theater, operating under the name What if Puppets, is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1988. 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 06/2022, What if Puppets employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. What if Puppets 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, What if Puppets generated $585.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $363.2k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE PLAY AND CULTIVATE CONNECTIONS THROUGH PUPPETRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR PUPPETS IN EDUCATION PROGRAM COMBINES PROFESSIONAL PUPPETRY WITH ARTS INTEGRATED LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR SCHOOLS AND CAN BE FACILITATED LIVE OR DIGITALLY. THESE PROGRAMS SERVE 147 CLASSROOMS PER YEAR WITH MORE THAN 2,500 YOUTH AND ADULTS PARTICIPANTS. FOR OUR ARTS INTEGRATION RESIDENCIES PROGRAM, THROUGH CLASSROOM FACILITATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS, FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PERFORMANCES, AND ART INSTALLATION PROVOCATIONS, WHAT IF PUPPETS BECOMES A PART OF A SCHOOL'S CULTURE FOR AN ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR OR MORE. ARTISTS PROVIDE 3 HOURS OF SERVICE PER CLASSROOM, PER MONTH. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 145 CLASSROOMS PER YEAR. "IN THE WORKSHOP" IS AN ARTS INTEGRATED SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM THAT COMBINES LIVE INTERACTIVE PERFORMANCE AND RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS OF EARLY ELEMENTARY STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM EMPOWERS EDUCATORS TO TEACH SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING THROUGH ART, STORYTELLING, AND PUPPETRY. THIS PROGRAM LEADS OUR SCHOLARSHIP EFFORTS AND WILL BE PRESENTED TO 28 CLASSROOMS AT NO COST THIS YEAR.
PUPPETS ON TOUR IS COMPRISED OF FULL LENGTH SHOWS (45-60 MINUTES) FOR ASSEMBLIES OR PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AT LIBRARIES, FESTIVALS, AND ART CENTERS. TOURS ARE AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND LOCALLY AND NATIONALLY AND CAN BE PRESENTED LIVE OR ON DEMAND - DIGITALLY. TOURS ARE BOOKED BY SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ON AN ONGOING BASIS, WE PROJECT A TOTAL OF 130 PERFORMANCES OF THE BELOW ORIGINAL SHOWS IN 2022-2023. THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS THE DISTINCTION OF RECEIVING THREE UNION INTERNATIONALE DE LA MARIONETTE (UNIMA-USA) CITATIONS OF EXCELLENCE. THE UNIMA-USA AWARD WAS CREATED BY JIM HENSON TO PROMOTE HIGH QUALITY PUPPETRY IN THE UNITED STATES AND IS CONSIDERED THE 'ACADEMY AWARD" OF PUPPETRY. THE COMPANY IS ALSO AN 8 TIME RECIPIENT OF THE JIM HENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION GRANT TO SUPPORT NEW WORK DEVELOPMENT, MOST RECENTLY RECEIVING AN AWARD FOR OUR 2021 ORIGINAL PRODUCTION "HOW TO SNAG A SEA MONSTER".
AS PART OF OUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, WE COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE ONE OF A KIND PUPPETS AND TO PROVIDE PUPPETEER TRAINING AND DIRECTION AT STEEPLY DISCOUNTED NON PROFIT RATES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Meghann Henry Executive Artistic Director | Officer | 40 | $61,091 |
Darin Shreves President | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Harrison Quinn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Amy Winterscheidt Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Char Schwall Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Kellye Crockett Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $500 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $44,006 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $181,625 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $226,131 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $358,970 |
| Investment income | $65 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $585,166 |
| 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. | $53,834 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,767 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $179,205 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,176 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,331 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,672 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,166 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $39,535 |
| Advertising and promotion | $899 |
| Office expenses | $2,051 |
| Information technology | $2,196 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $11,205 |
| Travel | $7,217 |
| 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 | $1,677 |
| Insurance | $6,804 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $363,160 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $154,143 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $201,182 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $44,920 |
| 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 | $669 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,494 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $404,408 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,608 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $11,608 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,000 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $387,800 |
| 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 | $404,408 |