# Puppetry in Practice Inc

Arts education nonprofit in Brooklyn, New York 11229. EIN 11-3228052. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> See Schedule O.Puppety in Practice (PIP) is committed to using the arts as a lens through which students experience, learn from, and appreciate the world's rich cultural history. PIP's mission is expressed through its direct services in New York City schools and communities and its focus on literacy through the arts. Its Puppetry Center, housed at Brooklyn College, serves teachers and students....

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2023: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/113228052/202441369349313804/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Arts education (IRS activity code A250)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 1995
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | $581,702 | $492,758 | $732,124 | $703,824 | 22 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/113228052/202441369349313804/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $323,427 | $369,365 | $424,856 | $330,238 | 14 | 0 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/113228052/202210749349302311/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2023: programs $356,120 (72%), management $136,638 (28%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2023: gifts and grants $102,695, program fees $479,007, investment income $0.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +34% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2023). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 4 of 11 arts education nonprofits in Brooklyn.
- Revenue $597,349 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 56 arts education nonprofits in New York; median $597,349.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Kings County, New York: about 562,076 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 121 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 0.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Brooklyn: 952 licensed child care centers, 727 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/new-york/brooklyn
- New York rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/new-york

## Questions

**What is Puppetry in Practice Inc's EIN?**

Puppetry in Practice Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3228052. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Puppetry in Practice Inc a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Puppetry in Practice Inc in Brooklyn, New York as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 1995. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Puppetry in Practice Inc tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Puppetry in Practice Inc as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Puppetry in Practice Inc do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2023: "See Schedule O.Puppety in Practice (PIP) is committed to using the arts as a lens through which students experience, learn from, and appreciate the world's rich cultural history. PIP's mission is expressed through its direct services in New York City schools and communities and its focus on literacy through the arts. Its Puppetry Center, housed at Brooklyn College, serves teachers and students...." The IRS classifies it as: Arts education.

**How much money does Puppetry in Practice Inc take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2023, Puppetry in Practice Inc reported total revenue of $581,702 and total expenses of $492,758 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.