ASHEVILLE PUPPETRY ALLIANCE

EIN: 562094632 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

ASHEVILLE, NC

Total Revenue
$427,692
Total Expenses
$57,252
Total Assets
$407,203
Net Assets
$407,203
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Organization Details

Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
JENNIFER MURPHY
Phone
8283376596
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

ASHEVILLE PUPPETRY ALLIANCE is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $428K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 285028% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $370K, a strong 87% operating margin.

Mission

THE ASHEVILLE PUPPETRY ALLIANCE, DBA STREET CREATURE PUPPET COLLECTIVE, IS AN INCLUSIVE ORGANIZATION FOSTERINGCONNECTION AND CREATIVITY THROUGH THE PUPPETRY AND PARADE ARTS. WE DO THIS BY LEARNING, TEACHING, SHARING RESOURCES, HOLDING SPACE FOR EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE, AND COLLABORATING WITH INDIVIDUALS ANDGROUPS IN THE ASHEVILLE AREA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $25,521 Revenue: $2,150

-PARADES - 2-4 PER YEAR, REACHING 2-5K PEOPLE EACH TIME, ALL AGES -APPEARANCES - 18-24 PER YEAR, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER NON- PROFITS/COMMUNITY GROUPS, REACHING 50 TO 300 EACH TIME, ALL AGES...

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-PARADES - 2-4 PER YEAR, REACHING 2-5K PEOPLE EACH TIME, ALL AGES -APPEARANCES - 18-24 PER YEAR, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER NON- PROFITS/COMMUNITY GROUPS, REACHING 50 TO 300 EACH TIME, ALL AGES -WEEKLY OPEN STUDIO - 48 TO 50 PER YEAR, REACHING 5 TO 15 VOLUNTEERS EACH TIME, PLUS ANOTHER 60 TO 80 DROP-IN VISITORS ANNUALLY, ALL AGES -WORKHOPS - 3 TO 6 PER YEAR, REACHING 25 TO 100 PARTICIPANTS EACH TIME, ALL AGES

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $368,398
Program Service Revenue $2,150
Investment Income $56,544
Other Revenue $600
TOTAL REVENUE $427,692

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $18,000
Fundraising Expenses $2,089
Program Expenses $25,521
Other Expenses $39,252
TOTAL EXPENSES $57,252

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $427,692 $150 +2850.3%
Expenses $57,252 $10,289 +4.6%
Net Income $370,440 $-10,139 -37.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
15

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
3
$18,000
Total Directors
7
$18,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER MURPHY EXECUTIVE DI 10.00
Officer Director
$18,000 $0 $18,000
MELANIE BRETHAUER BOARD MEMBER 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL BUNCH BOARD MEMBER 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAUREN CALVERT BOARD MEMBER 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS EIZEMBER BOARD MEMBER 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAISSON CECE HUE TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AMY MEIER SECRETARY 10.00
Officer 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 $427,692 $57,252 $407,203 $370,440
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