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EIN 74-6062478

The Puppeteers of America

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Minneapolis
State
Minnesota
Year formed
1961
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A60: Performing Arts Organizations, Activities
Description
The Puppeteers of America foster the advancement and development of puppetry by presenting information, offering motivation, and promoting preservation through public festivals and other events, as well as membership. They publish The Puppetry Journal to document American Puppe.
Total revenues
$538,503
2023
Total expenses
$692,428
2023
Total assets
$469,652
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Puppeteers of America

Supports puppeteers and advances the art of puppetry by presenting knowledge, providing inspiration and promoting preservation, through festivals and other events open to the public and membership. Publishes The Puppetry Journal (documenting American Puppetry since 1949) and distributes quarterly to members and libraries. Also provides a website and robust online resources to keep members and the public connected. Presents a biennial National Puppetry Festival which offers education, skill building workshops, performances, exhibits, and community to its members and the general public.

Who funds The Puppeteers of America

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Irwin Andrew Porter FoundationCharitable Gift$30,000
National Philanthropic TrustCulture & Arts$17,000
The Jane Henson FoundationGeneral Operating Expenses$12,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at The Puppeteers of America

NameTitleCompensation
Katy WilliamsTreasurer$0
Edna BlandSecretary / Director$0
Liz JoyceVice President / Treasurer / Director$0
Aretta BaumgartnerVice President$0
Dustin CurtisVice President / Treasurer$2,000
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for The Puppeteers of America

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$96,933
Program services$425,107
Investment income and dividends$2,538
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$11,806
Miscellaneous revenues$2,119
Total revenues$538,503

Form 990s for The Puppeteers of America

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
2019-122021-02-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 21, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $12,000 from The Jane Henson Foundation
January 3, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
310 E 38th St Ste 127
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Hennepin County, MN
Website URL
puppeteers.org/ 
Phone
(612) 821-2382
IRS details
EIN
74-6062478
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1961
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A60: Performing Arts Organizations, Activities
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Revoked
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
119058
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-05
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