MICHELEE PUPPETS INC

EIN: 592616456 501(c)(3)

ORLANDO, FL

Total Revenue
$296,164
Total Expenses
$305,896
Total Assets
$158,530
Net Assets
$143,234
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
RONALD MANCHESTER
Phone
4078987925
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

MICHELEE PUPPETS INC, founded in 1985, is a small nonprofit that reported $296K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

MICHELEE PUPPETS EMPOWERS LIVES THROUGH THE ART OF PUPPETRY. SINCE 1985, OUR ORIGINAL, ISSUE-BASED PERFORMANCES, VIDEOS, AND PUPPETRY CLASSES HAVE PROMOTED RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, AND POSITIVE LIFE CHOICES AMONG MORE THAN 2.5 MILLION OF FLORIDA'S CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES. NATIONALLY AWARDED FOR EXCELLENCE, MICHELEE PUPPETS PRODUCES WORLD CLASS PUPPETRY ART TO FOSTER POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE LOCALLY, REGIONALLY, AND NATIONALLY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $185,195

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...

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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.

Program 2
Expenses: $58,482

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...

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $296,001
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $163
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $296,164

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $196,211
Fundraising Expenses $32,879
Program Expenses $243,677
Other Expenses $109,685
TOTAL EXPENSES $305,896

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $296,164 $255,440 +0.2%
Expenses $305,896 $229,797 +0.3%
Net Income $-9,732 $25,643 -1.4%
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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
8
Volunteers
25

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
6
$50,000
Total Directors
12
$50,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARISSA CELLINI DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTINE ESPINAL SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN MARGOLIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUDRA FERN PRESIDENT ELECT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK SHAFFER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONALD MANCHESTER PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOEY CONICELLA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAUN JOHNSTON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACEY CONNER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer Director
$50,000 $0 $50,000
AMY DEZONIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA YEOMANS DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISA FORTE DIRECTOR 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
2023 $296,164 $305,896 $158,530 $-9,732
2022 $255,440 $229,797 $157,417 $25,643
2021 $237,399 $267,437 $131,815 $-30,038
2020 $274,731 $242,944 $167,993 $31,787
2019 $214,614 $234,227 $136,152 $-19,613
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