Nonprofit · EIN 74-6062478
PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA INC
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55409
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $321,217 | $304,964 | $16,253 | $484,577 | $41 | $484,536 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $255,188 | $330,838 | -$75,650 | $430,892 | $235 | $430,657 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $538,503 | $692,428 | -$153,925 | $469,652 | $395 | $469,257 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $227,876
- of which government grants
- $68,250
- Program service revenue
- $89,623
- Investment income
- $38
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $650
- Other revenue
- $3,680
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $149,069
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $188
- Accounting fees
- $14,100
- Occupancy
- $5,253
- Program services (functional)
- $232,136
- Management and general (functional)
- $63,852
- Fundraising (functional)
- $8,976
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $430,892
- Total assets, end of year
- $484,577
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $41
- Net assets, end of year
- $484,536
- Publicly traded securities
- $304,495
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $427,590
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $56,946
- Gross receipts
- $321,217
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 115
- Year formed
- 1961
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Kreutinger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Al Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anatar Marmol-Gagne | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Andrew A Cano | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Kirkham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Josiah Fox | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kalob Martinez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katy Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kristofer Sommerfeld | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| William Pickford | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Liz Joyce | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Edna Bland | Vice President/President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| TJ Jacobs | Co-Treasurer/Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Conni Burke-Mulligan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Bill Culbertson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katrin Blucker Ludwig | Co-Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalob Martinez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anatar Marmol-Gagne | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Andrew A Cano | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Kirkham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katy Williams | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Adam Kreutinger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Katrin Blucker Ludwig | co-Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Edna Bland | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Conni Burke-Mulligan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TJ Jacobs | co-Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Liz Joyce | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalob Martinez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Anatar Marmol-Gagne | Director Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Andrew A Cano | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Kirkham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Liz Joyce | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| TJ Jacobs | co-Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Katrin Ludwig | co-Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Edna Bland | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Conni Burke-Mulligan | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 310 E 38TH ST STE 127, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55409-1391
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Edna Bland, 310 East 38th Street 127, Minneapolis, MN 55409
- Signed the 990
- Bill Culbertson, Treasurer
- Phone
- (612) 821-2382
- Website
- www.puppeteers.org
- Return prepared by
- BWK Rogers PC
Mission
To further the growth and development of the art of puppetry.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $232,136 · grants $149,069 · revenue $91,743
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-6062478
- 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
- 1975
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6XC)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $484,577
- Income (IRS master file)
- $321,217
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $321,217 | $304,964 | $484,577 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $255,188 | $330,838 | $430,892 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $538,503 | $692,428 | $469,652 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $235,399 | $224,180 | $702,049 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | 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 74-6062478).
Questions about PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA INC
- What is the EIN of PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA INC is 74-6062478.
- Is PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1975.
- Are donations to PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA INC 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 PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Edna Bland.
- Who are the officers and directors of PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does PUPPETEERS OF AMERICA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $321,217, expenses of $304,964 and total assets of $484,577 at year end.
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