Nonprofit · EIN 43-1458119
MESNER PUPPET THEATER
Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64111
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $524,464 | $643,868 | -$119,404 | $428,066 | $29,849 | $398,217 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $813,239 | $721,482 | $91,757 | $535,393 | $17,772 | $517,621 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $675,037 | $641,972 | $33,065 | $489,242 | $63,378 | $425,864 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $137,359
- of which government grants
- $32,080
- Program service revenue
- $383,622
- Investment income
- $301
- Net rental income
- $556
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $50
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,626
- Other revenue
- $3,182
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,200
- Other salaries and wages
- $362,708
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $511,979
- Professional fundraising fees
- $8,452
- Accounting fees
- $12,956
- Occupancy
- $21,405
- Travel
- $179
- Depreciation
- $8,399
- Program services (functional)
- $384,740
- Management and general (functional)
- $221,092
- Fundraising (functional)
- $38,036
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $577,669
- Total assets, end of year
- $428,066
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $29,849
- Net assets, end of year
- $398,217
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $27,304
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $392,519
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,698
- Gross receipts
- $524,464
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1987
- State of legal domicile
- MO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Kibler | Executive Artistic Director Officer | 40 | $71,175 | $2,201 |
| Darin Shreves | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Harrison Quinn | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kellye Crockett | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Boldt | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Wilson | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghann Henry | Executive Artistic Director Officer | 40 | $46,459 | $1,094 |
| Andrea Ellis | Interim Executive Director Officer | 40 | $24,180 | $0 |
| Amanda Kibler | Executive Artistic Director Officer | 40 | $6,394 | $188 |
| Darin Shreves | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Harrison Quinn | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kellye Crockett | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Boldt | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Char Schwall | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meghann Henry | Executive Artistic Director Officer | 40 | $65,501 | $6,204 |
| Darin Shreves | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Harrison Quinn | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Kellye Crockett | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Winterscheidt | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Char Schwall | Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 300 E 39TH ST SUITE LL2D, KANSAS CITY, MO 64111-1531
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Amanda Kibler, 300 E 39th Street, Suite LL2D, Kansas City, MO 64111
- Signed the 990
- Kellye Crockett, President
- Phone
- (816) 756-3500
- Website
- www.whatifpuppets.org
- Return prepared by
- Support Kansas City
Mission
The organization's mission is to inspire play and cultivate connections through puppetry.
Program accomplishments
- 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 233 classrooms per year with nearly 5,000 youth and adult 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 116 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 30 classrooms at no cost.Expenses $176,980 · revenue $195,474
- 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. Tours are booked by schools and libraries on an ongoing basis. 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."Expenses $100,225 · revenue $125,851
- 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.Expenses $107,535 · revenue $62,297
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1458119
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1988
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A600)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $428,066
- Income (IRS master file)
- $524,464
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $524,464 | $643,868 | $428,066 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $813,239 | $721,482 | $535,393 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $675,037 | $641,972 | $489,242 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $585,166 | $363,160 | $404,408 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 43-1458119).
Questions about MESNER PUPPET THEATER
- What is the EIN of MESNER PUPPET THEATER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MESNER PUPPET THEATER is 43-1458119.
- Is MESNER PUPPET THEATER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
- Are donations to MESNER PUPPET THEATER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MESNER PUPPET THEATER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MESNER PUPPET THEATER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MESNER PUPPET THEATER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MESNER PUPPET THEATER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Amanda Kibler.
- Who are the officers and directors of MESNER PUPPET THEATER?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $71,175 (Amanda Kibler, Executive Artistic Director).
- How much revenue does MESNER PUPPET THEATER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $524,464, expenses of $643,868 and total assets of $428,066 at year end.
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