2026-04-08T19:33:54-05:00 2025-12-31 271375413 BWK Rogers PC 431 South 7th Street Suite 2424 Minneapolis MN 55415 990 2025-01-01 746062478 The Puppeteers of America Inc PUPP 6128212382 310 East 38th Street 127 Minneapolis MN 55409 Bill Culbertson Treasurer 6128212382 2026-04-08 1 Melissa J Baraibar P02464922 6123325446 2026-04-08 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Edna Bland 310 East 38th Street 127 Minneapolis MN 55409 321217 0 X www.puppeteers.org X 1961 MN To further the growth and development of the art of puppetry. 12 12 0 115 0 0 124059 227876 126103 89623 328 38 4698 3680 255188 321217 77850 149069 0 0 0 0 0 0 8976 252988 155895 330838 304964 -75650 16253 430892 484577 235 41 430657 484536 To further the growth and development of the art of puppetry. 0 0 232136 149069 91743 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. 232136 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 24 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 MN X The Organization 6128212382 310 East 38th Street Suite 127 Minneapolis MN 55409 X Adam Kreutinger Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Al Jones Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anatar Marmol-Gagne Director 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Andrew A Cano Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Brandon Kirkham Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Josiah Fox Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kalob Martinez Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Katy Williams Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kristofer Sommerfeld Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 William Pickford Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Liz Joyce President 15.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Edna Bland Vice President/President 15.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 TJ Jacobs Co-Treasurer/Vice President 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Conni Burke-Mulligan Secretary 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Bill Culbertson Treasurer 5.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Katrin Blucker Ludwig Co-Treasurer 10.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68250 159626 227876 Membership Dues 711300 63129 63129 Festivals 711300 24254 24254 Journal Income 711300 2240 2240 89623 38 38 650 0 650 650 3030 1470 1560 3030 321217 91743 0 1598 X 82850 82850 66219 66219 188 188 14100 14100 2562 2562 62634 32050 30584 400 400 27168 23823 3345 8976 8976 5253 5253 24924 24924 3504 560 2944 Credit Card Fees 3035 3035 Sales Tax 1310 1310 Fees 516 516 1325 1325 304964 232136 63852 8976 121231 131144 9176 17852 31086 31086 269399 304495 430892 484577 235 41 235 41 X 408420 427590 22237 56946 430657 484536 430892 484577 X 16253 37625 1 X 0 0 0 X 48249 136582 96933 124059 227876 633699 62752 95937 453612 126653 90273 829227 111001 232519 550545 250712 318149 1462926 1099 2162 800 12290 2222 18573 0 1099 2162 800 12290 2222 18573 1444353 2795 1043 2538 328 38 6742 2795 1043 2538 328 38 6742 3090 1837 2119 4148 3030 14224 116886 235399 555202 255188 321217 1483892 0.97340 0.96320 0.00450 0.01560 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 57385 7910 5687 443 59165 115364 3427 61000 406 57385 80298 31998 3204 0 136 115364 83926 -3628 80298 79059 4867 83926 0.83098 0.16902 0.00000 0 0 0 Part V, Line 4: The Endowment Fund makes possible financial grants to active puppeteers for projects that will further the growth and development of the art of puppetry. 1 Z Puppets Rosenschnoz 4054 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis MN 55407 474005999 82850 0 Puppetry Organization Support 0 1 Puppet SLAM Network Grants 9 11100 0 Jim Henson Family Foundation Grants 7 16550 MSAB Cultural Expressions Grant 1 19700 PHCC 1 6244 New Works Grants 6 4500 Tri-M Foundation Grant 1 2500 Karen Cantor Grant 1 5625 Part I, Line 2: Puppeteers of America requests a report of the usage of funds from the recipient. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Puppeteers of America has several classes of membership: single adult, couple, senior, youth, college student, senior couple, family, company, and library. New memberships and renewals can be accessed on the Organization's website. Members have access to the Organization's publications, which include the Puppetry Journal, a quarterly magazine, playboard, the Organization's newsletter, and the membership directory. Members also have access as attendants at the biennial and regional festivals. The Organization also has scholarship programs for festivals and endowment grants for small projects. The Organization also offers insurance products to members. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a New members of the governing body are elected by the general membership annually. A nominating committee sends out ballots with potential governing body members. Ballots are collected by mail, and the results of the new board are announced at the annual meeting in the fall. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b An annual membership meeting is held each fall, when the membership approves certain decisions defined in the Organization's bylaws. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is reviewed by the treasurer and other officers, if requested. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The board members are asked about conflicts of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 All disclosures of federal and state tax returns, board meeting minutes, policies, and financial statements are made available to members and the public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Honoraria: Program service expenses 21,600. Management and general expenses 30,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 51,600. Performer: Program service expenses 6,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 6,000. Presenter: Program service expenses 2,550. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,550. Professional Fees: Program service expenses 1,900. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,900. Payroll Services : Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 584. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 584. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Rounding 1.