Puppetry Arts Institute
- Assets
- $38.3k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Independence, MO
- Founding
- 09/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 43-1891966
Organization Overview
Puppetry Arts Institute is located in Independence, MO. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Puppetry Arts Institute 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, Puppetry Arts Institute generated $71.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $69.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 8 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE (PAI), ESTABLISHED IN 2001, OFFERS ENTERTAINING PUPPET SHOWS PERFORMED BY PROFESSIONAL PUPPETEERS AND PUPPET PAINTING WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOL AGE GROUPS AND FAMILIES. "GROWN UP" SHOWS AND EVENTS ARE OFFERED SEVERAL TIMES PER YEAR. THE MUSEUM FEATURES UNIQUE PUPPET EXHIBITS, A GIFT SHOP, A LIBRARY, AND A STAGE WHERE CHILDREN CAN PERFORM. EXHIBITS INCLUDE INTERNATIONAL PUPPETS, HAZELLE ROLLINS PUPPETS, CHANGING EXHIBITS IN THE MAIN ROOM, AND UNIQUE ITEMS IN THE GIFT SHOP. ONE ROOM IS DEVOTED TO KANSAS CITY'S OWN, HAZELLE ROLLINS' LEGACY AS THE WORLD'S LARGEST PRODUCER OF PUPPETS. PAI INHERITED THE LEFTOVER FACTORY PUPPET PARTS THAT ARE STILL BEING USED FOR CREATIVE WORKSHOPS AND DISPLAYS. THE INTERNATIONAL ROOM HOUSES A COLLECTION OF PUPPETS FROM AROUND THE WORLD THAT THE PAI'S FOUNDER, DIANE HOUK, PURCHASED WHILE LIVING IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES. IN AUGUST 2022, A CONCLUDING PERFORMANCE OF THE BI-CENTENNIAL SHOW WAS PRESENTED AT THE NATIONAL FRONTIER TRAILS MUSEUM. FORTUNATELY, PAI WAS ABLE TO PERFORM PUPPET SHOWS FOR FAMILY AUDIENCES AT PAI AS WELL. THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND OTHER REGIONAL PUPPETEERS PERFORM SEVERAL TIMES PER YEAR IN UNIQUE SHOWS AT PAI'S LOCATION. PAI HAS PARTNERED WITH THE INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT SINCE 2010 TO PROVIDE PUPPET PAINTING WORKSHOPS AND A PUPPET SHOW ON CITIZENSHIP FOR OVER ONE THOUSAND KINDERGARTENERS EACH YEAR. PAI'S ARTISTIC DIRECTOR HELPS OLDER STUDENTS DESIGN PUPPETS AND PERFORM THEIR OWN SHOWS. PAI IS ONE OF THE ANCHORS IN THE ENGLEWOOD ARTS DISTRICT AND IS CONSIDERED AN IMPORTANT TOURISM DESTINATION BY THE CITY OF INDEPENDENCE. JUST RECENTLY, THE CITY'S MEDIA DIRECTOR FILMED ACTIVITIES AT PAI IN HONOR OF NATIONAL PUPPETRY DAY. PAI'S BOARD IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN HELPING WITH WORKSHOPS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Randy Thatcher President | 3 | $0 | |
Kathy Rohr Treasurer | 8 | $0 | |
Anitra Steele Secretary | 12 | $0 | |
Ann Ragan Board Member | 2 | $0 | |
Paul Bond Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Joyce Stone Board Member | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $45,172 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $23,720 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $565 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $762 |
| Total Revenue | $71,416 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $29,147 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $25,579 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,338 |
| Other expenses | $13,099 |
| Total expenses | $69,163 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $38,275 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $38,275 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $38,275 |