2025-08-26T16:59:47-07:00 2024-12-31 311717077 Support Kansas City Inc 6750 Antioch Rd Suite 305 Merriam KS 66204 990EZ 2024-01-01 431891966 PUPPETRY ARTS INSTITUTE PUPP 8168339777 11025 East Winner Rd Independence MO 64052 Randy Thatcher President 8168339777 2025-08-26 1 1 Daniel Conge P03228401 9138314752 2025-08-26 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X puppetryartsinstitute.org X X 55362 X 44518 8246 0 834 1604 274 1330 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 160 55088 0 0 0 30143 24804 1194 8595 64736 -9648 33031 1386 24769 33031 24769 0 0 0 0 33031 24769 0 0 33031 24769 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. 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. 0 48541 48541 Randy Thatcher President 8 0 0 0 Kathy Rohr Treasurer 24 0 0 0 Anitra Steele Secretary 24 0 0 0 Paul Bond Board Member 8 0 0 0 Joyce Stone Board Member 24 0 0 0 Teri Hare Board Member 12 0 0 0 Kathleen Vest Executive Director 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kathleen Rohr 11025 E Winner Road Independence MO 64052 8168339777 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 41712 42598 45172 43365 44518 217365 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41712 42598 45172 43365 44518 217365 75237 142128 774 778 565 666 834 3617 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 365 762 1822 160 3109 224091 70232 0.63424 0.67326 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 2021: unknown cash deposit; 2022: building rental and party revenue; 2023 prior period check write-off; 2024: festival at museum RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8 Festival at Museum Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Other program expense;1123|Telephone;1830|Office supplies;676|Insurance;1552|Repairs and maintenance;31|Advertising;33|Internet and website;390|Meals;12|Taxes permits and registrations;1390|Dues and subscriptions;165|Bank and credit card fees;739|Fundraising expense;35|Investment admin fees;619^Total;8595^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 Description;Amount^Unrealized gains;1387|Rounding;-1^Total;1386^