Nonprofit · EIN 81-2312793
CATTYWAMPUS PUPPET COUNCIL
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · KNOXVILLE, TN 37917
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $159,379 | $131,775 | $27,604 | $56,727 | $0 | $56,727 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $119,744 | $139,731 | -$19,987 | $29,123 | $0 | $29,123 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $87,376 | $40,080 | $47,296 | $49,110 | $0 | $49,110 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $123,944
- Program service revenue
- $35,435
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $64,590
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $31,975
- Occupancy
- $9,600
- Printing, publications and postage
- $643
- Other expenses
- $24,967
- Program services (functional)
- $54,262
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $29,123
- Total assets, end of year
- $56,727
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $56,727
- Cash, savings and investments
- $56,727
- Gross receipts
- $159,379
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Bastias | Board President | 4 | $0 |
| Leslie Wylie Bateman | Board Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Allie Cohn | Board Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Jill Frere | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Bastias | Board President | 4 | $0 |
| Leslie Wylie Bateman | Board Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Allie Cohn | Board Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Jill Frere | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andreas Bastias | Board President | 4 | $0 |
| Leslie Wylie Bateman | Board Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Allie Cohn | Board Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Jill Frere | Board Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1400 N 6TH AVE, KNOXVILLE, TN 37917-6043
- In care of
- % CATTYWAMPUS PUPPET COUNCIL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 100 S Gay St, Knoxville TN 37902
- Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
- Rachel Milford, 1907 Luttrell St, Knoxville TN 37917
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Rachel Milford, Executive & Artistic Director
- Phone
- (865) 300-3736
- Website
- www.cattywampuspuppets.org
Mission
Charitable and Educational
Program accomplishments
- Annual Parade and Block Party: This free arts parade and block party brings together more than 2,000 youth and adults to play, create, and celebrate together each spring. In preparation, Cattywampus hosts a variety of free art making workshops, open studio days, and other programming for all ages. Cattywampus also piloted an additional smaller school-based Parade & Block Party in fall 2025.Expenses $14,783
- Youth Educational Programming: Includes free 10-week Youth Art Residencies at 10 afterschool sites leading up to the Parade; a Youth Intern Program for high school students to explore arts careers through assisting at Youth Art Residency sites; and an assortment of other workshops year-round in art making and performance. This year, Cattywampus also lead an additional fall Youth Art Residency at a local elementary school.Expenses $19,533
- Community Events: In addition to the core programming described above, Cattywampus partners with various organizations, communities, and events throughout the year. Activities include leading pop-up parades, theater performances, bringing giant puppets to events, and other art making activities.Expenses $13,993
- Community Marching Band: Cattywampus also leads a community marching band program for adults that is free and open to all. This band rehearses weekly and plays a variety of community events throughout the year.Expenses $5,953
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-EZ 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
- 81-2312793
- 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
- 2024
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $56,727
- Income (IRS master file)
- $159,379
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2022
- Posted by the IRS
- August 8, 2022
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2022
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $159,379 | $131,775 | $56,727 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $119,744 | $139,731 | $29,123 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $87,376 | $40,080 | $49,110 | XML |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Rachel Milford | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-2312793).
Questions about CATTYWAMPUS PUPPET COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of CATTYWAMPUS PUPPET COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CATTYWAMPUS PUPPET COUNCIL is 81-2312793.
- Is CATTYWAMPUS PUPPET COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2022 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2022.
- Are donations to CATTYWAMPUS PUPPET COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CATTYWAMPUS PUPPET COUNCIL 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 CATTYWAMPUS PUPPET COUNCIL 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 CATTYWAMPUS PUPPET COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CATTYWAMPUS PUPPET COUNCIL?
- The 990-N for 2018 names Rachel Milford.
- Who are the officers and directors of CATTYWAMPUS PUPPET COUNCIL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CATTYWAMPUS PUPPET COUNCIL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $159,379, expenses of $131,775 and total assets of $56,727 at year end.
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