Civic Intelligence

Puppet Showplace Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 04-2546402

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025 • Filed on Dec 15, 2025

Organization ProfilePUPPETSHOWPLACE.ORG
32-33 Station StreetBrookline, MA 02445

(617) 731-6400

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

77th percentile

0.19x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

80th percentile

26%

Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$73,061

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.8% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

94th percentile

91%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

85th percentile

48%

Faster revenue growth than 85% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets77th percentile

Assets

Up

$478,957

Up $228,020 (+91%) from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$389,442

Up $259,891 (+201%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$89,515

Down $31,871 (-26%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin80th percentile

Revenue

Up

$938,645

Up $304,717 (+48%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$698,076

Up $111,094 (+19%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

$240,569

Up $193,623 (+412%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2011: $40,591Liabilities 2011: $105,252Net Assets 2011: -$64,6612011Assets 2012: $55,071Liabilities 2012: $92,029Net Assets 2012: -$36,9582012Assets 2013: $77,628Liabilities 2013: $86,924Net Assets 2013: -$9,2962013Assets 2014: $79,918Liabilities 2014: $54,057Net Assets 2014: $25,8612014Assets 2015: $63,340Liabilities 2015: $48,049Net Assets 2015: $15,2912015Assets 2016: $79,618Liabilities 2016: $38,815Net Assets 2016: $40,8032016Assets 2017: $105,649Liabilities 2017: $36,702Net Assets 2017: $68,9472017Assets 2018: $109,711Liabilities 2018: $53,083Net Assets 2018: $56,6282018Assets 2019: $105,548Liabilities 2019: $45,384Net Assets 2019: $60,1642019Assets 2020: $80,497Liabilities 2020: $100,456Net Assets 2020: -$19,9592020Assets 2021: $235,755Liabilities 2021: $129,764Net Assets 2021: $105,9912021Assets 2022: $242,921Liabilities 2022: $89,123Net Assets 2022: $153,7982022Assets 2023: $188,432Liabilities 2023: $105,827Net Assets 2023: $82,6052023Assets 2024: $250,937Liabilities 2024: $121,386Net Assets 2024: $129,5512024Assets 2025: $478,957Liabilities 2025: $89,515Net Assets 2025: $389,4422025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$478,957
Liabilities$89,515
Net Assets$389,442
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth85th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $287,975Expenses 2011: $301,128Net Income 2011: -$13,1532011Revenue 2012: $335,120Expenses 2012: $307,417Net Income 2012: $27,7032012Revenue 2013: $387,294Expenses 2013: $359,577Net Income 2013: $27,7172013Revenue 2014: $448,678Expenses 2014: $413,521Net Income 2014: $35,1572014Revenue 2015: $434,395Expenses 2015: $444,965Net Income 2015: -$10,5702015Revenue 2016: $436,523Expenses 2016: $413,294Net Income 2016: $23,2292016Revenue 2017: $541,919Expenses 2017: $513,393Net Income 2017: $28,5262017Revenue 2018: $455,835Expenses 2018: $460,008Net Income 2018: -$4,1732018Revenue 2019: $525,304Expenses 2019: $521,768Net Income 2019: $3,5362019Revenue 2020: $479,770Expenses 2020: $587,468Net Income 2020: -$107,6982020Revenue 2021: $473,174Expenses 2021: $347,073Net Income 2021: $126,1012021Revenue 2022: $512,134Expenses 2022: $464,326Net Income 2022: $47,8082022Revenue 2023: $546,493Expenses 2023: $617,311Net Income 2023: -$70,8182023Revenue 2024: $633,928Expenses 2024: $586,982Net Income 2024: $46,9462024Revenue 2025: $938,645Expenses 2025: $698,076Net Income 2025: $240,5692025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$938,645
Expenses$698,076
Net Income$240,569
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Dec 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$938,645
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$153,439$364,181▲ $210,742
Accounts Receivable$21,113$48,117▲ $27,004
Inventories for Sale or Use$12,898$6,876▼ $6,022
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$8,540$5,040▼ $3,500
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$1,066$459▼ $607
Total Assets$251,340$478,957▲ $227,617
Other Assets Total$54,284$54,284→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$51,579$48,596▼ $2,983
Other Liabilities$24,226$24,226→ $0
Deferred Revenue$26,662$16,693▼ $9,969
Total Liabilities$102,467$89,515▼ $12,952
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$148,873$389,442▲ $240,569
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$148,873$389,442▲ $240,569
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$251,340$478,957▲ $227,617

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$4,831$32,549$37,380
Leasehold Improvements$209$33,730$33,939
Other Assets Org$24,226--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Veronica BarronExecutive Artistic DirectorFT$73,061$73,061

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John LechnerPresident and Trustee
Elizabeth AscoliClerk and Trustee
Rachel RoccobertonTreasurer and Trustee
Jim KielyTrustee
Julia SwanwickTrustee
Nigel TamtonTrustee
Ursula AugustTrustee
Amy WestVice Pres and Trustee
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$601,702
Program Service Revenue
$321,943
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$15,000
All Other Contributions
$574,054
Change in Net Assets
$240,569

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$938,645
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$938,645
Total Revenue per Form 990
$938,645
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$432,819
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$265,257
Total Fundraising Expense$42,772
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$137,062$18,835$6,057$161,954
Occupancy$102,393$12,799$12,799$127,991
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$29,224$29,224$14,613$73,061
Payroll Taxes$30,242--$30,242
All Other Expenses$24,941--$24,941
Fees for Services Other$15,942$622$8,225$24,789
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,398-$18,398
Information Technology$15,877--$15,877
Office Expenses$7,004$2,694$1,078$10,776
Advertising$6,740--$6,740
Other Expenses$6,590$589-$6,590
Depreciation Depletion-$3,500-$3,500
Insurance$3,053--$3,053
Total Functional Expenses$568,643$86,661$42,772$698,076

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$698,076
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$698,076
Total Expenses per Form 990$698,076
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Long Term Rent$24,226
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The board has delegated to the treasurer of the organization the detail review of form 990. Once the draft 990 has been approved by the treasurer, a copy is distributed to the full board for final review and approval prior to filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Any conflicts of interest disclosed during the annual certification process are discussed with the board. Staff, officers and board members are alert to conflicts of interest throughout the year”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“The annual salary of the executive artistic director is determined by the board based on the annual agency budget. The board also takes into consideration the salary level of executive directors of similarly sized performing arts organizations.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The companys 990, together with other basic information about the company is available to the general public through the internet at www.guidestar.org. Interested individuals may also obtain a copy of the 990, governing documents and conflict of interest policy directly from the company”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Puppet Showplace Inc
EIN
04-2546402
In Care Of
% RACHEL ROCCOBERTON
Phone
6177316400
Address
32-33 STATION STREET, BROOKLINE, MA 02445

Signing Officer

Name
Rachel Roccoberton
Title
Treasurer and Trustee
Phone
6177316400
Signed
2025-12-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1974
Legal Domicile
Ma
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
15

Preparer

Firm
Rick Bornstein CPA
Address
52 Edwin Place, Asheville, NC 28801
Preparer
Rick Bornstein CPA
Phone
5056997843
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD HAS DELEGATED TO THE TREASURER OF THE ORGANIZATION THE DETAIL REVIEW OF FORM 990. ONCE THE DRAFT 990 HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE TREASURER, A COPY IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSED DURING THE ANNUAL CERTIFICATION PROCESS ARE DISCUSSED WITH THE BOARD. STAFF, OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALERT TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE ANNUAL SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD BASED ON THE ANNUAL AGENCY BUDGET. THE BOARD ALSO TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION THE SALARY LEVEL OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF SIMILARLY SIZED PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE COMPANYS 990, TOGETHER WITH OTHER BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE COMPANY IS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH THE INTERNET AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS MAY ALSO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE 990, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DIRECTLY FROM THE COMPANY
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$478,957
Liabilities
$89,515
Net assets
$389,442
Revenue
$938,645
Expenses
$698,076
Net income
$240,569
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.79$0.90$3.89$9.39$6.98$2.41
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.51$1.21$1.30$6.34$5.87$0.47
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.88$1.06$0.83$5.46$6.17$0.71
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.43$0.89$1.54$5.12$4.64$0.48
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.36$1.30$1.06$4.73$3.47$1.26
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$1.00$0.20$4.80$5.87$1.08
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.45$0.60$5.25$5.22$0.04
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.10$0.53$0.57$4.56$4.60$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.37$0.69$5.42$5.13$0.29
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.39$0.41$4.37$4.13$0.23
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.63$0.48$0.15$4.34$4.45$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.80$0.54$0.26$4.49$4.14$0.35
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.78$0.87$0.09$3.87$3.60$0.28
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.55$0.92$0.37$3.35$3.07$0.28
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.41$1.05$0.65$2.88$3.01$0.13