Michelee Puppets Inc
- Assets
- $158.5k
- Revenue
- $296.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Orlando, FL
- Founding
- 07/1986
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 59-2616456
Organization Overview
Michelee Puppets Inc is located in Orlando, FL. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Michelee Puppets Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michelee Puppets Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Michelee Puppets Inc generated $296.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $305.9k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.6% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MICHELEE PUPPETS EMPOWERS LIVES THROUGH THE ART OF PUPPETRY. OUR ISSUE-BASED PUPPET SHOWS, VIDEOS, AND PUPPETRY WORKSHOPS WERE DELIVERED TO MORE THAN 120,000 PRESCHOOL AND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS PROMOTING RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL PUPPETRY PROGRAMS: 164,600 CHILDREN AND ADULTS BENEFITED FROM EDUCATIONAL PUPPET SHOWS, BOTH LIVE AND DIGITAL, AND PUPPETRY ARTS WORKSHOPS. PREK-5TH GRADE STUDENTS IN CENTRAL AND SOUTH FLORIDA RECEIVED PROGRAMS ON BULLY PREVENTION, MATH AND SCIENCE, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND MINDFULNESS TECHNIQUES TO ALLEVIATE STRESS AND ANXIETY AMONG STUDENTS. CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL ABILITIES ALSO PARTICIPATED IN PUPPETRY ARTS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, INCLUDING SPECIALIZED CLASSES FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PUPPETRY TRAINING CLASSES WERE ALSO PROVIDED FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS IN HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND THERAPY DISCIPLINES. COST FOR DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY TO 164,600 CHILDREN AND ADULTS: $185,195.
ARTS COLLABORATIONS: MICHELEE PUPPETS PARTNERED WITH ORLANDO'S TOP ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TO BRING PUPPETRY TO LIVE THEATRE AND OPERA PERFORMANCES. WE PRODUCED PUPPETS AND PERFORMED IN PRODUCTIONS FOR CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY ARTS, OPERA ORLANDO, FUSION FEST AND ORLANDO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA FOR ABOUT 7,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT A COST OF $58,482.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marissa Cellini Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Justine Espinal Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Margolis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Audra Fern President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Shaffer Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ronald Manchester President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $70,035 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $225,966 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $296,001 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $163 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $296,164 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $121,087 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,036 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,088 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,814 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $3,273 |
| Advertising and promotion | $60 |
| Office expenses | $6,968 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $42,447 |
| Travel | $7,146 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,721 |
| Insurance | $1,707 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $305,896 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,010 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $72,124 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $50,301 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $16,300 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $515 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,764 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,516 |
| Total assets | $158,530 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,296 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $15,296 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $92,933 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $50,301 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $158,530 |