Nonprofit · EIN 43-1891966
PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE
Tax-exempt · INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $55,088 | $64,736 | -$9,648 | $24,769 | $0 | $24,769 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $62,854 | $70,004 | -$7,150 | $33,031 | $0 | $33,031 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $44,518
- Program service revenue
- $8,246
- Investment income
- $834
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,330
- Other revenue
- $160
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $30,143
- Occupancy
- $24,804
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,194
- Other expenses
- $8,595
- Program services (functional)
- $48,541
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $33,031
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,769
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $24,769
- Cash, savings and investments
- $24,769
- Gross receipts
- $55,362
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randy Thatcher | President | 8 | $0 |
| Kathy Rohr | Treasurer | 24 | $0 |
| Anitra Steele | Secretary | 24 | $0 |
| Paul Bond | Board Member | 8 | $0 |
| Joyce Stone | Board Member | 24 | $0 |
| Teri Hare | Board Member | 12 | $0 |
| Kathleen Vest | Executive Director | 30 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | 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 |
| Teri Hare | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Kathleen Vest | Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 11025 E WINNER RD, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64052-3839
- In care of
- % KATHY VEST
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Randy Thatcher, President
- Phone
- (816) 833-9777
- Website
- puppetryartsinstitute.org
- Return prepared by
- Support Kansas City Inc
Mission
Puppetry Arts Institute is a 501(c)3 organization in its 24th year in the area of Englewood in Independence, Missouri. We provide workshops, puppet shows, exhibits and special events in our neighborhood in Jackson County.
Program accomplishments
- 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 a 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, changeable exhibits in 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 PAI's founder, Diane Houk, obtained while living in several countries. In August 2022, a concluding performance of the Missouri Bicentennial Show, was performed at the National Frontier Trails Museum. Fortunately, in 2024, PAI was able to perform puppet shows for family audiences at PAI as well. The Artistic Director and other regional puppeteers performed twice this 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 in citizenship for over 1100 kindergartners each year. PAI's Artistic Director performed several shows per year for all ages. 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 World Puppetry Day. PAI is actively involved in helping with workshops and community events.Expenses $48,541
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1891966
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,769
- Income (IRS master file)
- $55,362
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $55,088 | $64,736 | $24,769 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $62,854 | $70,004 | $33,031 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 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 43-1891966).
Questions about PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE
- What is the EIN of PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE is 43-1891966.
- Is PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE 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 PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $55,088, expenses of $64,736 and total assets of $24,769 at year end.
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