Civic Intelligence

Mesner Puppet Theater

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 43-1458119

Jul 01, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023 • Filed on May 13, 2024

Organization Profilewww.whatifpuppets.org

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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

70th percentile

0.13x

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

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

67th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

51st percentile

4.9%

Higher net margin than 51% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

77th percentile

$71,705

Higher top officer pay than 77% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.6% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

76th percentile

21%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

59th percentile

15%

Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets70th percentile

Assets

Up

$489,242

Up $84,834 (+21%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$425,864

Up $33,064 (+8.4%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$63,378

Up $51,770 (+446%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue67th percentileNet Margin51st percentile

Revenue

Up

$675,037

Up $89,871 (+15%) from 2022

Expenses

Up

$641,972

Up $278,812 (+77%) from 2022

Net Income

Down

$33,065

Down $188,941 (-85%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th 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

2023

Assets$489,242
Liabilities$63,378
Net Assets$425,864
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth59th 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

2023

Revenue$675,037
Expenses$641,972
Net Income$33,065
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2023
Signed
May 13, 2024
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$675,037
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$201,182$270,295▲ $69,113
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$154,143$165,114▲ $10,971
Accounts Receivable$44,920$49,147▲ $4,227
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$3,494$3,912▲ $418
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$669$774▲ $105
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Other Securities$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0$0→ $0
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0$0→ $0
Inventories for Sale or Use$0$0→ $0
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$404,408$489,242▲ $84,834
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$0$51,589▲ $51,589
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,608$11,789▲ $181
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Other Liabilities$0--
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$11,608$63,378▲ $51,770
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$387,800$414,860▲ $27,060
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$5,000$11,004▲ $6,004
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$392,800$425,864▲ $33,064
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$404,408$489,242▲ $84,834

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,912$25,150$29,062
Buildings$0$0$0
Other Land Buildings$0$0$0
Land$0-$0
Leasehold Improvements$0$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay77th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Meghann HenryExecutive Artistic DirectorFT$65,501$6,204$71,705

Board Members and Trustees

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

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$230,439
Program Service Revenue
$444,382
Investment Income
$216
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$210,224
Change in Net Assets
$33,065
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$509,387
Other Expenses$122,993
Total Fundraising Expense$19,788
Professional Fundraising Fees$9,592
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$330,869$32,671$0$363,540
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$82,351$0$0$82,351
Payroll Taxes$35,155$2,753$0$37,908
Fees for Services Other$14,304$14,729$0$29,033
Other Employee Benefits$238$21,019$0$21,257
Occupancy$11,730$6,842$977$19,549
Insurance$9,362$2,217$158$11,737
Travel$10,613$770$0$11,383
Fees for Services Accounting$0$10,549$0$10,549
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$9,592$9,592
Advertising$0$572$6,526$7,098
Office Expenses$411$3,514$1,081$5,006
Pension Plan Contributions$4,014$317$0$4,331
Information Technology$0$1,767$1,344$3,111
Depreciation Depletion$0$1,799$0$1,799
Other Expenses$0$1,057$0$1,057
Total Functional Expenses$518,966$103,218$19,788$641,972
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$9,592
Fundraising Direct Expenses$0
Fundraising Gross Income$0
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Gaming Gross Income$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Disqualified Persons$0$0→ $0
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$0→ $0
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
No
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 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

“The organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year upon request, the executive director will provide 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
2024-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Amanda Kibler
Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
12
Volunteers
6

Preparer

Firm
Support KC
Address
6750 Antioch Rd Ste 305, Merriam, KS 66204
Preparer
Noelle Peck
Phone
9137662881
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Rounding.”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$489,242
Liabilities
$63,378
Net assets
$425,864
Revenue
$675,037
Expenses
$641,972
Net income
$33,065
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