The Puppeteers of America Inc
To further the growth and development of the art of puppetry.
The Puppeteers of America Inc at a glance
In short: The Puppeteers of America Inc gave $83K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $83K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $82,850
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $82,850
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $82,850
- Total assets
- $484,577
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Puppeteers of America Inc
- Next open deadline
- July 10, 2027 (Rufus and Margo Rose New Works Fund)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Puppeteers of America Inc
Who The Puppeteers of America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Z Puppets Rosenschnoz ($83K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Puppeteers of America Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $83K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $83K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Z Puppets Rosenschnoz Minneapolis, MN | Puppetry Organization Support | $82,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $484,577 | $321,217 | $304,964 | $82,850 | 1 | $38 |
| 2024 | $430,892 | $255,188 | $330,838 | $60,750 | 1 | $328 |
| 2023 | $469,652 | $538,503 | $692,428 | $55,000 | 1 | $2,538 |
| 2022 | $702,049 | $235,399 | $224,180 | $73,200 | 1 | $925 |
| 2021 | $636,868 | $116,886 | $124,281 | — | — | $2,685 |
| 2020 | $560,637 | $180,853 | $186,914 | $13,075 | 1 | $14,161 |
About The Puppeteers of America Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Puppeteers of America Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $485K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $83K. Net investment income was $38.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Puppeteers of America Inc is led by Edna Bland, Vice President & President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 16 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Edna Bland
Vice President & President
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Vice President & President, 2025
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Joyce
President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katy Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Kirkham
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kalob Martinez
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anatar Marmol-Gagne
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew A Cano
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Kreutinger
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Al Jones
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josiah Fox
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristofer Sommerfeld
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Pickford
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katrin Blucker Ludwig
Co-Treasurer
Treasurer → Co-Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Conni Burke-Mulligan
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
TJ Jacobs
Co-Treasurer & Vice President
Co-Treasurer → Co-Treasurer & Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Culbertson
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Alex U Griffin (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Aretta Baumgartner (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Dustin Curtis (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Ken Martinson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lyssa Troemel (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ayuhan Hulagu (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Chris Heady (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Adam Kruetinger (2022) — Director
- Former: Clarissa Lega (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stacey Gordon (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Sharon Murphy Boski (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Puppeteers of America Inc
How much does The Puppeteers of America Inc give each year?
The Puppeteers of America Inc gave $83K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $61K across 1 grant.
How large is The Puppeteers of America Inc?
The Puppeteers of America Inc reported $485K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $321K.
What is The Puppeteers of America Inc?
The Puppeteers of America Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $485K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Puppeteers of America Inc operate?
The Puppeteers of America Inc has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is The Puppeteers of America Inc's EIN?
The Puppeteers of America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6062478. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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