The Marionette Theater of SC

EIN: 570877648 501(c)(3)

Columbia, SC

Total Revenue
$302,285
Total Expenses
$356,135
Total Assets
$139,866
Net Assets
$116,662
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1988
Legal Domicile
SC
Principal Officer
John D Scollon
Phone
8032527366
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

The Marionette Theater of SC, founded in 1988, is a small nonprofit that reported $302K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $356K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 18% operating deficit.

Mission

Promote the arts through the use of marionette puppets in educational performances.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $30,012
Program Service Revenue $269,614
Investment Income $2,659
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $302,285

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $230,051
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $331,830
Other Expenses $126,084
TOTAL EXPENSES $356,135

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $302,285 $280,594 +0.1%
Expenses $356,135 $314,849 +0.1%
Net Income $-53,850 $-34,255 +0.6%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
10
Volunteers
N/A

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
2
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
John D Scollon Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cheryl Holland Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tracy Young Vice President 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gary Pozsic Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karri Scollon Board Member 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rodney Franco Board member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wayne Smalley Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
May Evans Kirby Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
William R Spangler Member 1.00
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 $302,285 $356,135 $139,866 $-53,850
2024 $280,594 $314,849 $186,466 $-34,255
2023 $296,411 $327,038 $223,693 $-30,627
2022 $246,411 $222,471 $248,470 $23,940
2021 $147,748 $156,883 $226,336 $-9,135
2020 $271,564 $280,399 $234,403 $-8,835
2019 $290,487 $292,718 $243,797 $-2,231
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