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The Puppet Co Glen Echo Park

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 52-1320986

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Apr 30, 2019

7300 Macarthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812

(301) 634-5380

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

0.99x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

93rd percentile

0.52x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

19th percentile

-15%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$48,489

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 12.4% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

22nd percentile

-17%

Faster asset growth than 22% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

31st percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Assets

Down

$205,003

Down $43,022 (-17%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$1,698

Down $60,318 (-97%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$203,305

Up $17,296 (+9.3%) from 2017

Revenue

Down

$391,987

Down $54,805 (-12%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$452,305

Down $29,346 (-6.1%) from 2017

Net Income

Down

-$60,318

Down $25,459 (-73%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $468,260Liabilities 2010: $170,106Net Assets 2010: $298,1542010Assets 2011: $442,119Liabilities 2011: $190,458Net Assets 2011: $251,6612011Assets 2012: $419,443Liabilities 2012: $200,282Net Assets 2012: $219,1612012Assets 2013: $383,702Liabilities 2013: $212,512Net Assets 2013: $171,1902013Assets 2014: $407,982Liabilities 2014: $191,545Net Assets 2014: $216,4372014Assets 2015: $342,689Liabilities 2015: $184,860Net Assets 2015: $157,8292015Assets 2016: $282,539Liabilities 2016: $185,664Net Assets 2016: $96,8752016Assets 2017: $248,025Liabilities 2017: $186,009Net Assets 2017: $62,0162017Assets 2018: $205,003Liabilities 2018: $203,305Net Assets 2018: $1,6982018Assets 2019: $198,535Liabilities 2019: $143,942Net Assets 2019: $54,5932019Assets 2020: $243,900Liabilities 2020: $42,777Net Assets 2020: $201,1232020Assets 2021: $232,836Liabilities 2021: $42,777Net Assets 2021: $190,0592021Assets 2022: $228,419Liabilities 2022: $42,272Net Assets 2022: $186,1472022Assets 2023: $206,445Liabilities 2023: $41,149Net Assets 2023: $165,2962023Assets 2024: $210,965Liabilities 2024: $55,290Net Assets 2024: $155,6752024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$205,003
Liabilities$203,305
Net Assets$1,698

Operations Trend

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $563,6892010Expenses 2011: $630,1512011Expenses 2012: $601,5172012Revenue 2013: $495,572Expenses 2013: $543,711Net Income 2013: -$48,1392013Revenue 2014: $569,207Expenses 2014: $523,960Net Income 2014: $45,2472014Revenue 2015: $498,251Expenses 2015: $556,859Net Income 2015: -$58,6082015Revenue 2016: $432,924Expenses 2016: $493,878Net Income 2016: -$60,9542016Revenue 2017: $446,792Expenses 2017: $481,651Net Income 2017: -$34,8592017Revenue 2018: $391,987Expenses 2018: $452,305Net Income 2018: -$60,3182018Revenue 2019: $410,023Expenses 2019: $357,128Net Income 2019: $52,8952019Revenue 2020: $259,157Expenses 2020: $112,627Net Income 2020: $146,5302020Revenue 2021: $276,614Expenses 2021: $287,678Net Income 2021: -$11,0642021Revenue 2022: $375,182Expenses 2022: $416,160Net Income 2022: -$40,9782022Revenue 2023: $429,770Expenses 2023: $450,621Net Income 2023: -$20,8512023Revenue 2024: $417,430Expenses 2024: $353,534Net Income 2024: $63,8962024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$391,987
Expenses$452,305
Net Income-$60,318
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Apr 30, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$392,204
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The puppet co. Was established to create puppet theater, especially for children and family audiences, as a synthesis of the visual and performing arts; through interpretive programs including classes, demonstrations, and exhibits, to inform and excite the public about the potential of puppetry; and to establish theaters to house those programs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Loans From Officers Directors$129,400$129,400→ $0
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$61,235$41,908▼ $19,327
Pledges and Grants Receivable$50,023$31,481▼ $18,542
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$27,726$22,477▼ $5,249
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,081$2,119▲ $38
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,872$1,522▼ $350
Inventories for Sale or Use$217$0▼ $217
Total Assets$248,025$205,003▼ $43,022
Other Assets Total$104,871$105,496▲ $625
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$27,690$41,690▲ $14,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$26,622$27,730▲ $1,108
Deferred Revenue$2,297$2,963▲ $666
Other Liabilities$0$1,522▲ $1,522
Total Liabilities$186,009$203,305▲ $17,296
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$62,016$1,698▼ $60,318
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$62,016$1,698▼ $60,318
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$248,025$205,003▼ $43,022

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$0$450,335$450,335
Equipment$21,799$192,402$214,201
Other Land Buildings$20,109$78,605$98,714
Other Assets Org$105,101--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Mayfield PiperTreasurerFT$37,908$10,581$48,489
Christopher PiperPresidentFT$37,908$4,534$42,442
Allan StevensDirectorFT$37,908$4,534$42,442

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Daniel BrooksDirector
Marianne RossDirector
Nancy FeesDirector
Cate KrageSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$81,090
Program Service Revenue
$310,188
Investment Income
$1
Other Revenue
$708
All Other Contributions
$23,556
Change in Net Assets
$-60,318

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$391,987
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$450
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$392,437
Total Revenue per Form 990
$391,987
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$234,602
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$217,703
Total Fundraising Expense$19,040
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$96,666-$17,058$113,724
Other Salaries and Wages$76,354--$76,354
Occupancy$61,593--$61,593
Fees for Services Other$35,725--$35,725
Depreciation Depletion$19,327--$19,327
All Other Expenses$15,826$2,992-$18,818
Advertising$14,478--$14,478
Payroll Taxes$12,763-$1,110$13,873
Other Employee Benefits$13,448-$304$13,752
Fees for Services Accounting$4,250$8,178-$12,428
Insurance$6,536-$568$7,104
Other Expenses$6,149--$6,149
Interest$4,640--$4,640
Office Expenses$2,487--$2,487
Total Functional Expenses$422,095$11,170$19,040$452,305

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$452,755
Expenses per Audited Statements$452,305
Total Expenses per Form 990$452,305
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$450
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Loans from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$129,400$129,400→ $0
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Funds Held for Whimsy Woods LLC$1,522
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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 A, Line 2

The president and treasurer are spouses.

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

The president, treasurer, and one other board member, who may be a volunteer or assigned by the president, will review the draft 990 before its filing. Any board member may review the draft or final 990 upon request.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

Members of the board, officers, volunteers, and key employees shall disclose all potential and actual conflicts of interest to the board of directors and, as required, remove themselves from all dicussion and voting on any related matter. On an annual basis, all individuals to whom this policy applies shall be provided with a copy of this policy and required to complete and sign an acknowledgement and disclosure form prepared by the board of directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The business manager makes recommendations to the board for all salaries, raises, and bonuses based on the current income of the organization. All salaries, raises, and bonuses are board approved.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Upon request of the organization

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Puppet Co
EIN
52-1320986
Phone
3016345380
Address
7300 MACARTHUR BLVD, GLEN ECHO, MD 20812

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher Piper
Title
President
Phone
3016345380
Signed
2019-04-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christopher Piper
Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
21
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Adeptus Partners LLC
Address
3311 OLNEY SANDY SPRING RD, OLNEY, MD 20832-1411
Preparer
Neil E Berger
Phone
3019299700
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The organization's management evaluates tax positions and recognizes a tax liability (or asset) if the organization has taken an uncertain position that more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the internal revenue service. The organization's management has analyzed its tax positions, and has concluded that as of december 31, 2018, there are no uncertain tax positions that would require recognition or disclosure. The organization is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SolicitedAssetsSaleInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT EVALUATES TAX POSITIONS AND RECOGNIZES A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED ITS TAX POSITIONS, AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2018, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER ARE SPOUSES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE PRESIDENT, TREASURER, AND ONE OTHER BOARD MEMBER, WHO MAY BE A VOLUNTEER OR ASSIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT, WILL REVIEW THE DRAFT 990 BEFORE ITS FILING. ANY BOARD MEMBER MAY REVIEW THE DRAFT OR FINAL 990 UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, OFFICERS, VOLUNTEERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES SHALL DISCLOSE ALL POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND, AS REQUIRED, REMOVE THEMSELVES FROM ALL DICUSSION AND VOTING ON ANY RELATED MATTER. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ALL INDIVIDUALS TO WHOM THIS POLICY APPLIES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THIS POLICY AND REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE FORM PREPARED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BUSINESS MANAGER MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD FOR ALL SALARIES, RAISES, AND BONUSES BASED ON THE CURRENT INCOME OF THE ORGANIZATION. ALL SALARIES, RAISES, AND BONUSES ARE BOARD APPROVED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4UPON REQUEST OF THE ORGANIZATION
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.11$0.55$1.56$4.17$3.54$0.64
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.06$0.41$1.65$4.30$4.51$0.21
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.28$0.42$1.86$3.75$4.16$0.41
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.33$0.43$1.90$2.77$2.88$0.11
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.44$0.43$2.01$2.59$1.13$1.47
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.99$1.44$0.55$4.10$3.57$0.53
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.05$2.03$0.02$3.92$4.52$0.60
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.48$1.86$0.62$4.47$4.82$0.35
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.83$1.86$0.97$4.33$4.94$0.61
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.43$1.85$1.58$4.98$5.57$0.59
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.08$1.92$2.16$5.69$5.24$0.45
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.84$2.13$1.71$4.96$5.44$0.48
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.19$2.00$2.19$6.02
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.42$1.90$2.52$6.30
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.68$1.70$2.98$5.64