Civic Intelligence

Mesner Puppet Theater

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 43-1458119

Jul 01, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022 • Filed on May 11, 2023

Organization Profilewww.whatifpuppets.org
300 E 39th Street Suite LL2DKansas City, MO 64111

(816) 756-3500

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

54th percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 54% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

49th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

84th percentile

38%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

73rd percentile

$61,091

Higher top officer pay than 73% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.4% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

93rd percentile

102%

Faster asset growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

62%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets54th percentile

Assets

Up

$404,408

Up $204,475 (+102%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$392,800

Up $237,720 (+153%) from 2021

Liabilities

Down

$11,608

Down $33,245 (-74%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue49th percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Up

$585,166

Up $224,295 (+62%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$363,160

Up $69,372 (+24%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$222,006

Up $154,923 (+231%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth93rd percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $23,246Liabilities 2011: $4,671Net Assets 2011: $18,5752011Assets 2012: $25,963Liabilities 2012: $6,421Net Assets 2012: $19,5422012Assets 2013: $42,508Liabilities 2013: $5,377Net Assets 2013: $37,1312013Assets 2014: $33,852Liabilities 2014: $6,046Net Assets 2014: $27,8062014Assets 2015: $36,935Liabilities 2015: $1,849Net Assets 2015: $35,0862015Assets 2016: $21,664Liabilities 2016: $1,125Net Assets 2016: $20,5392016Assets 2017: $54,316Liabilities 2017: $18,573Net Assets 2017: $35,7432017Assets 2018: $36,023Liabilities 2018: $5,906Net Assets 2018: $30,1172018Assets 2019: $41,147Liabilities 2019: $13,591Net Assets 2019: $27,5562019Assets 2020: $133,424Liabilities 2020: $42,144Net Assets 2020: $91,2802020Assets 2021: $199,933Liabilities 2021: $44,853Net Assets 2021: $155,0802021Assets 2022: $404,408Liabilities 2022: $11,608Net Assets 2022: $392,8002022Assets 2023: $489,242Liabilities 2023: $63,378Net Assets 2023: $425,8642023Assets 2024: $535,393Liabilities 2024: $17,772Net Assets 2024: $517,6212024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$404,408
Liabilities$11,608
Net Assets$392,800
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $408,606Expenses 2011: $423,170Net Income 2011: -$14,5642011Expenses 2012: $388,6252012Expenses 2013: $433,3702013Revenue 2014: $462,273Expenses 2014: $471,597Net Income 2014: -$9,3242014Revenue 2015: $463,446Expenses 2015: $456,166Net Income 2015: $7,2802015Revenue 2016: $381,885Expenses 2016: $396,432Net Income 2016: -$14,5472016Revenue 2017: $465,905Expenses 2017: $450,701Net Income 2017: $15,2042017Revenue 2018: $458,475Expenses 2018: $464,101Net Income 2018: -$5,6262018Revenue 2019: $410,127Expenses 2019: $412,688Net Income 2019: -$2,5612019Revenue 2020: $357,217Expenses 2020: $296,511Net Income 2020: $60,7062020Revenue 2021: $360,871Expenses 2021: $293,788Net Income 2021: $67,0832021Revenue 2022: $585,166Expenses 2022: $363,160Net Income 2022: $222,0062022Revenue 2023: $675,037Expenses 2023: $641,972Net Income 2023: $33,0652023Revenue 2024: $813,239Expenses 2024: $721,482Net Income 2024: $91,7572024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$585,166
Expenses$363,160
Net Income$222,006
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2022
Signed
May 11, 2023
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$585,166
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Innovative storytelling that captures imaginations and inspires communities

The organization's mission is to inspire play and cultivate connections through puppetry.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$66,879$201,182▲ $134,303
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$129,940$154,143▲ $24,203
Accounts Receivable$300$44,920▲ $44,620
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,814$3,494▲ $680
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$669-
Total Assets$199,933$404,408▲ $204,475
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$31,484$0▼ $31,484
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,369$11,608▼ $1,761
Total Liabilities$44,853$11,608▼ $33,245
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$0$387,800▲ $387,800
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$155,080$5,000▼ $150,080
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$155,080$392,800▲ $237,720
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$199,933$404,408▲ $204,475

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,494$24,912$28,406
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay73rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Meghann HenryExecutive Artistic DirectorFT$61,091$61,091

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Darin ShrevesPresident
Amy WinterscheidtMember
Char SchwallMember
Kellye CrockettMember
Harrison QuinnTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$226,131
Program Service Revenue
$358,970
Investment Income
$65
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$181,625
Change in Net Assets
$222,006
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$269,218
Other Expenses$93,942
Total Fundraising Expense$21,733
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$134,404$35,841$8,960$179,205
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$40,375$10,767$2,692$53,834
Fees for Services Other$31,264$2,147$6,124$39,535
Payroll Taxes$16,254$4,334$1,084$21,672
Occupancy$6,723$3,922$560$11,205
Other Expenses$9,588$160$0$9,748
Other Employee Benefits$6,998$1,866$467$9,331
Fees for Services Accounting$0$9,166$0$9,166
Travel$6,279$938$0$7,217
Insurance$5,103$1,361$340$6,804
Pension Plan Contributions$3,882$1,035$259$5,176
Information Technology$166$1,798$232$2,196
Office Expenses$29$2,022$0$2,051
Depreciation Depletion$1,000$677$0$1,677
Advertising$328$536$35$899
Total Functional Expenses$262,917$78,510$21,733$363,160
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
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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, Part VI, Section A, Line 4

“Updated Doing Business As name to What if Puppets.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Executive Director completes form and submits to SKC. Board of Directors reviews and approves. Board president signs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“In 2021, the board did a comparative study of compensation, supported by Nonprofit Connect's data. The board then accounts for experience, education, and merit.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Out 990 is made current on Guidestar. Upon request our executive director will provide additional documentation.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mesner Puppet Theater
EIN
43-1458119
Phone
8167563500
Address
300 E 39th Street Suite LL2D, Kansas City, MO 64111
Doing Business As
What if Puppets

Signing Officer

Name
Darin Shreves
Title
President
Phone
8167563500
Signed
2023-05-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Meghann Henry
Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
6
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Support Kansas City
Address
6750 Antioch Rd Suite 305, Merriam, KS 66202
Preparer
Karen Cubbage
Phone
9138314752
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Photography services ($2,000), guest artists ($31,263.83), grant writer ($6,754.20), payroll fees ($905), marketing support ($612), and rebranding services ($15,000).”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Adjustment to reflect actual MO unemployment taxes payable at 6/30/2022.”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$404,408
Liabilities
$11,608
Net assets
$392,800
Revenue
$585,166
Expenses
$363,160
Net income
$222,006
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.35$0.18$5.18$8.13$7.21$0.92
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.89$0.63$4.26$6.75$6.42$0.33
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.04$0.12$3.93$5.85$3.63$2.22
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.00$0.45$1.55$3.61$2.94$0.67
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.33$0.42$0.91$3.57$2.97$0.61
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.14$0.28$4.10$4.13$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.06$0.30$4.58$4.64$0.06
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.19$0.36$4.66$4.51$0.15
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.22$0.01$0.21$3.82$3.96$0.15
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.02$0.35$4.63$4.56$0.07
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.06$0.28$4.62$4.72$0.09
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.43$0.05$0.37$4.33
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.26$0.06$0.20$3.89
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.23$0.05$0.19$4.09$4.23$0.15