Spiral Q Puppet Theater
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Spiral Q Puppet Theater is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, registered in 1999, with $85,353 in FY2019 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
4247 W Stiles St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 EIN 23-2890559 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2019)
$85K
▼ 55.4% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2019)
$149K
Net assets
-$19K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
F
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Spiral Q Puppet Theater— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -75% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Spiral Q Puppet Theater: 0 mo reserves · -75% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Spiral Q Puppet Theater— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Spiral Q Puppet Theater: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 4247 W Stiles St, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
- City
- Philadelphia
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Government & Public Administration
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $250K (FY2013) to $85K (FY2019) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2019)
Liabilities $31KNet assets -$19K
Operating margin
-74.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$11K
Total liabilities
$31K
Net assets
-$19K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $85,353▼55.4% | $149,008▼30.5% | -$19,493▼144% | $11,224▼78.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $191,501▼25.1% | $214,454▼6.5% | $44,162▼34.2% | $50,973▼32.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $255,536▲67.5% | $229,324▼5.0% | $67,115▲64.1% | $75,894▲55.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $152,580▼24.5% | $241,376▼5.9% | $40,903▼68.5% | $48,930▼64.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $202,053▼37.7% | $256,382▲12.6% | $129,699▼29.5% | $139,220▼31.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $324,392▲29.7% | $227,697▼5.0% | $184,028▲111% | $202,759▲108% | 990 |
| 2013 | $250,198 | $239,701 | $87,333 | $97,524 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $209K total
14 grants to Spiral Q Puppet Theater totaling $209K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Foundation | Youth services | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Operating support | 2020 | $20,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Sparq in schools | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2019 | $15,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2019 | $6,603 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Sparq (in schools west) | 2018 | $20,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2018 | $9,285 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2017 | $16,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2017 | $6,587 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Executive transition planning | 2016 | $26,875 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | See part iv | 2016 | $20,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2016 | $5,684 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2015 | $11,094 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2014 | $6,545 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Spiral Q Puppet Theater a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Spiral Q Puppet Theater is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-2890559, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Spiral Q Puppet Theater's EIN?
- Spiral Q Puppet Theater's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-2890559.
- How much revenue does Spiral Q Puppet Theater report?
- Spiral Q Puppet Theater reported $85,353 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2019 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Spiral Q Puppet Theater have?
- CharityIndex grades Spiral Q Puppet Theater F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Spiral Q Puppet Theater (EIN 23-2890559) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.