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Puppet Showplace Inc.

Puppet Showplace Inc.

Brookline, MA 02445
Tax ID04-2546402

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About this organization

Revenue

$525,304

Expenses

$521,768

Mission

Puppet Showplace Theater is dedicated to presenting outstanding professional puppetry to diverse audiences through performances, workshops, and community outreach activities

About

Year round puppet theatre performances, workshops & educational programs open to the public, for which admission is charged. A puppetry display area and puppet store comprise the lobby. Performances also take place at schools and for school and camp groups. The Puppet Showplace Theatre (PST) is a non-profit performing arts organization committed to excellence in puppetry for all audiences. As the first puppetry center in New England, we strive to promote and present the magical world of puppet theatre to a broad community; to educate and enlighten audiences of all ages, abilities and backgrounds about this ancient, worldwide theatre.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “Puppet showplace theater is dedicated to presenting outstanding professional puppetry to diverse audiences through performances, workshops, and community outreach activities”.

When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “Puppet showplace theater is dedicated to presenting outstanding professional puppetry to diverse audiences through performances, workshops, and community outreach activities”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as MA.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 8 employees on their form.
  • The non-profit has loans outstanding as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $3,536.
  • The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 11 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1974.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule J.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
  • The organization pays $161,884 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $25,522 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.

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