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The Puppet Co Glen Echo Park

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 52-1320986

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Dec 10, 2025

Organization ProfileTHEPUPPETCO.ORG
7300 Mcarthur BlvdGlen Echo, MD 20812

(301) 634-5380

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Balance Sheet

Assets

Down

$217,205

Down $15,631 (-6.7%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$172,029

Down $18,030 (-9.5%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$45,176

Up $2,399 (+5.6%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses

Revenue

Up

$397,417

Up $120,803 (+44%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$435,904

Up $148,226 (+52%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$38,487

Down $27,423 (-248%) from 2021

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 2022: $217,205Liabilities 2022: $45,176Net Assets 2022: $172,0292022Assets 2023: $206,445Liabilities 2023: $41,149Net Assets 2023: $165,2962023Assets 2024: $210,965Liabilities 2024: $55,290Net Assets 2024: $155,6752024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$217,205
Liabilities$45,176
Net Assets$172,029
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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 2022: $397,417Expenses 2022: $435,904Net Income 2022: -$38,4872022Revenue 2023: $429,770Expenses 2023: $450,621Net Income 2023: -$20,8512023Revenue 2024: $417,430Expenses 2024: $353,534Net Income 2024: $63,8962024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$397,417
Expenses$435,904
Net Income-$38,487
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Dec 10, 2025
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$397,417
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.

The puppet co. Was established to create puppet theatre, especially for children and family.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$91,712$61,287▼ $30,425
Inventories for Sale or Use$47,347--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$19,837$36,809▲ $16,972
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$13,613-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,734--
Total Assets$267,126$217,205▼ $49,921
Other Assets Total$105,496$105,496→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$39,821$41,858▲ $2,037
Deferred Revenue$180$3,318▲ $3,138
Total Liabilities$40,001$45,176▲ $5,175
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$227,125$172,029▼ $55,096
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$227,125$172,029▼ $55,096
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$267,126$217,205▼ $49,921

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements-$444,025$444,025
Other Land Buildings$12,162$111,467$123,667
Equipment$24,647$74,105$98,714
Other Assets Org$105,101--
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Stuart GlassettPresident
Jim EpsteinDirector
Joel ConsolatiDirector
Jamie WoodSecretary
Justin MohayTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$141,809
Program Service Revenue
$245,405
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$10,203
All Other Contributions
$60,217
Change in Net Assets
$-38,487
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$285,188
Other Expenses$150,716
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$245,516$12,922-$258,438
Occupancy$51,901$2,732-$54,633
Payroll Taxes$20,530$1,080-$21,610
Information Technology$18,526$975-$19,501
Fees for Services Other$18,945--$18,945
Fees for Services Accounting-$17,452-$17,452
Other Expenses$11,318$9,549-$11,318
Depreciation Depletion$6,988$368-$7,356
Other Employee Benefits$4,883$257-$5,140
Insurance$4,356$229-$4,585
Advertising$2,981--$2,981
Office Expenses$2,070$109-$2,179
All Other Expenses$1,002$53-$1,055
Total Functional Expenses$390,120$45,784$0$435,904
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
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
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 11

“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 C, Line 12

“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 discussion 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 are required to complete and sign an acknowledgement and disclousure form prepared by the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15

“The executive director or comparable title 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, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST.”

Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2A

“Other performing art companies”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

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

Signing Officer

Name
Isabel Dawson
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3016345380
Signed
2025-12-10
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Isabel Dawson
Formed
1991
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
35
Volunteers
2

Preparer

Firm
Jj Schmelzle Co
Address
50 W EDMONSTON DR 201, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852
Preparer
Joseph Schmelzle
Phone
3016109966
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$217,205
Liabilities
$45,176
Net assets
$172,029
Revenue
$397,417
Expenses
$435,904
Net income
-$38,487
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
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.17$0.45$1.72$3.97$4.36$0.38
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
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$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