BOB BAKER MARIONETTE THEATER

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2018

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

ALEX EVANS

Phone

7706344731

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BOB BAKER MARIONETTE THEATER, founded in 2018, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 57% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $361K, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

TO PRESERVE, EDUCATE, AND INNOVATE AT THE INTERSECTION OF PUPPETRY AND THE ALLIED ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $799,630 Revenue: $868,047

IN HOUSE PERFORMANCES AND FIELD TRIPSThe Exempt Organization was founded in 1963 by Los Angeles puppeteer and artist Bob Baker. Ten years after his passing, Bob's legacy lives on through his lifetime of work over 3,000 handcrafted marionettes and a repertoire of beloved performances which have enlivened the hearts and minds of millions over more than 60 years. The organization's performances are often a child's first encounter with the magic of puppetry and the performing arts. The Exempt Organization serves nearly 40,000 visitors annually in house, including over one hundred school groups attending weekday field trips.

Program 2

Expenses: $227,048 Revenue: $214,521

RETAIL STOREThe Exempt Organization's retail store offers both historic artwork and new merchandise, all of which allows its audience to bring home with them a piece of the life-changing experiences they encounter at Bob Baker Marionette Theater. The offerings include everything from basic and low-cost marionette puppets for children to perform at home, to fine art prints and apparel. The retail store lives on-site at the Theater and pops up at our annual free community festival--"Bob Baker Day."

Program 3

Expenses: $324,212 Revenue: $306,324

ROAD SHOWSThe Exempt Organization performs across the County of Los Angeles with its touring company including at venues such as The Ford, Hollyhock House and Pico Union Project. As a non-profit...

ROAD SHOWSThe Exempt Organization performs across the County of Los Angeles with its touring company including at venues such as The Ford, Hollyhock House and Pico Union Project. As a non-profit organization, the Exempt Organization introduces the art of puppetry to thousands of students annually through traveling shows at schools and parks in underserved and vulnerable neighborhoods where children are less likely to experience the social-emotional and educational benefits of visiting the theater. By providing mobile performances, the Exempt Organization has expanded its audience from 40,000 in-house attendees to more than 120,000 members of its broader community.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $707,728

Program Service Revenue $1,513,467

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $40,066

TOTAL REVENUE $2,261,261

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $903,817

Fundraising Expenses $143,080

Program Expenses $1,482,740

Other Expenses $996,186

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,900,003

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$2,261,261	$1,436,173	+0.6%
Expenses	$1,900,003	$1,434,336	+0.3%
Net Income	$361,258	$1,837	+195.7%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

120

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

$146,966

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BENJAMIN DICKOW	BOARD CHAIR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
VIVIAN GUELER	TREASURER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALICIA HOUTROUW	SECRETARY	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTINA WINKELMANN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARISSA SMITH	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRED BESHID	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
THAS NASEEMUDDEEN	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY BAKER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALEX EVANS	CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$63,543	$0	$63,543
MARY FAGOT	CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$83,423	$0	$83,423

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$2,261,261	$1,900,003	$1,075,045	$361,258
2022	$1,436,173	$1,434,336	$735,893	$1,837
2021	$1,187,941	$1,083,466	$773,189	$104,475
2020	$1,198,860	$886,313	$1,004,061	$312,547
2019	$861,412	$837,609	$671,686	$23,803