The Puppeteers of America Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$295K
Foundation funders
9
Grants recorded
35
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The Puppeteers of America Inc?
The Puppeteers of America Inc is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by The Jane Henson Foundation ($110K), The Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation ($60K), National Philanthropic Trust ($49K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $295K in grants to The Puppeteers of America Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jane Henson Foundation | $110,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation | $60,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $49,000 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| The Jim Henson Foundation | $46,500 | 16 | 2020–2025 |
| Tri-M Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Portland Harbor Community Coalition | $6,750 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Marc Dunworth Foundation for | $2,750 | 3 | 2020–2023 |
| Storper Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $74K (2022). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $73K.
What grants has The Puppeteers of America Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Jane Henson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $13,000 |
| 2025 | Tri-M Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF PERFORMANCES. | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Jim Henson Foundation | PUPPET PRODUCTION | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Portland Harbor Community Coalition | Cultural Expression | $6,750 |
| 2025 | The Jim Henson Foundation | PUPPET PRODUCTION | $4,000 |
| 2025 | The Jim Henson Foundation | PUPPET PRODUCTION | $4,000 |
| 2025 | The Jim Henson Foundation | PUPPET PRODUCTION | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Jim Henson Foundation | PUPPET PRODUCTION | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Jim Henson Foundation | PUPPET PRODUCTION | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Jim Henson Foundation | PUPPET PRODUCTION | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Jim Henson Foundation | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Storper Foundation | DONATION | $200 |
| 2024 | The Jane Henson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $18,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS | $9,000 |
| 2024 | The Jim Henson Foundation | PUPPET PRODUCTION | $4,000 |
| 2024 | The Jim Henson Foundation | PUPPET PRODUCTION | $500 |
| 2023 | The Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation | Charitable Gift | $30,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $17,000 |
| 2023 | The Jane Henson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $12,000 |
| 2023 | The Jim Henson Foundation | PUPPET PRODUCTION | $4,000 |
| 2023 | The Jim Henson Foundation | PUPPET PRODUCTION | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Marc Dunworth Foundation for | GENERAL USE | $100 |
| 2022 | The Jane Henson Foundation | $20,000 GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES AND $20,000 NATIONAL FESTIVAL | $40,000 |
| 2022 | The Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation | Charitable Gifts | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The Jim Henson Foundation | PUPPET PRODUCTION | $4,000 |
| 2022 | The Marc Dunworth Foundation for | GENERAL USE | $100 |
| 2021 | The Jane Henson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING EXPENSES | $15,000 |
| 2021 | The Jim Henson Foundation | PUPPET PRODUCTION | $4,000 |
| 2021 | The Jim Henson Foundation | PUPPET PRODUCTION | $500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 35 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Puppeteers of America Inc?
The Puppeteers of America Inc is funded by 9 grantmakers, led by The Jane Henson Foundation ($110K), The Irwin Andrew Porter Foundation ($60K), National Philanthropic Trust ($49K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $295K in grants to The Puppeteers of America Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is The Puppeteers of America Inc's largest funder?
The Jane Henson Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Puppeteers of America Inc, with $110K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has The Puppeteers of America Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $295K in grants to The Puppeteers of America Inc across 35 grants from 9 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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