MESNER PUPPET THEATER (EIN 431458119) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1987

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Amanda Kibler

Phone

8167563500

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

MESNER PUPPET THEATER, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $524K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $644K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

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

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $137,359

Program Service Revenue $383,622

Investment Income $301

Other Revenue $3,182

TOTAL REVENUE $524,464

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $511,979

Fundraising Expenses $38,036

Program Expenses $384,740

Other Expenses $123,437

TOTAL EXPENSES $643,868

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$524,464	$813,239	-0.4%
Expenses	$643,868	$721,482	-0.1%
Net Income	$-119,404	$91,757	-2.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$73,376

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Amanda Kibler	Executive Artistic Director	40	Officer	$71,175	$2,201	$73,376
Darin Shreves	Member	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Harrison Quinn	Treasurer	3	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Kellye Crockett	President	8	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Ann Boldt	Member	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Wilson	Member	5	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$524,464	$643,868	$428,066	$-119,404
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$675,037	$641,972	$489,242	$33,065
2022	$585,166	$363,160	$404,408	$222,006
2021	$360,871	$293,788	$199,933	$67,083
2020	$357,217	$296,511	$133,424	$60,706
2019	$410,127	$412,688	$41,147	$-2,561
2018	$458,475	$464,101	$36,023	$-5,626

MESNER PUPPET THEATER