Kingdom Kidz Inc
Education Through Puppetry
Mission
Presenting quality programs through excellent puppetry and providing educational experiences to foster individual creativity in order to encourage others to make a difference and to help us show people they matter.
Notes from the nonprofit
Our organization continues to grow in popularity. Requests for our programs increase because we present quality programs using excellent puppetry and message. As we look to the future, the expansion of our building and renovations will draw people to the state-of-the-art Creative Arts Center and our Educational Wing where various aspects of puppetry can be learned and individuals create their own puppets. There will be a "hands-on" experience for each person visiting no matter what their age.
Ruling year
2010
General Manager
Lisa Derr
Founder/Fundraising Chair/Grant Writer
Donna Lee McMullen Bridge
Main address
PO BOX 23 11 E. Third St.
WATSONTOWN, PA 17777 USA
EIN
26-3756792
NTEE code
Religion Related, Spiritual Development N.E.C. (X99)
Arts Education/Schools (A25)
Religious Leadership, Youth Development (O55)
IRS filing requirement
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Communication
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
In order for people (children, youth, adults, and senior citizens) to understand that they have value and worth, we present to them educational concepts in various venues (religious and nonreligious) through the use of puppets, props, songs, skits and/or involvement of a team so they are presented a positive message that "YOU MATTER". These messages touch them emotionally, psychologically, mentally, physically and spiritually. The audience and the team become involved with auditory, visual and kinesthetic learning. In order to foster individual creativity, educational opportunities have been provided in our facility. Each room offers individuals the experiences to develop that creativity under the supervision of volunteer instructors. Such experiences include make and take puppets, black light performance, voice synchronization, puppet staging, team performance and various background stages.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Character Counts (Educational)
Through skits and songs children, youth and adults learn what makes good character.
Our thoughts become our words. Words become our actions. Actions become habits. Our habits become our character. Our character becomes our destiny.
It presents positive concepts with anti-bullying education.
Reading is Fun
The audience learns that reading is necessary and fun.
The following concepts are taught:
Reading introduces us to Friends.
Reading can be Fantasy.
Reading takes us to Faraway Places.
Reading is Fun.
Safety Rock
Through music, puppets and props the audience is engaged in learning about various aspects of safety. The following concepts are taught:
Stay away from strangers.
A buddy system is the way to go.
9-1-1
Stop-Drop-Roll
Crawl low in smoke
Riding on the bus
Healthy Kidz
Puppets lead and engage the audience in exercises and skits so that the participants become active. Songs, props, jump ropes, balls, hula hoops, and chairs become part of the activities as the puppets encourage participation
"Think-before You Start!
A non-smoking true story about a middle school athlete who takes one cigarette and becomes "hooked". She learns the facts about how addictive smoking/tobacco can be. Her friends and little sister try to persuade her to stop. When it affects her athletic dreams, she realizes she has a problem.
Clear Steer of Distracted Driving
A steer introduces the audiences to the various distractions, not just cell phones, that could cause an auto accident. Scenery includes a large car and a large living room scene. Students receive glow in the dark bracelets with the concepts written on them that they have learned. They are asked to consider signing a pledge not to be a distraction in the car.
Church services, worship, children's programs, special holidays
Through puppetry and props the audience is engaged in songs, stories, Scripture and various media to educate them. Various venues as churches, retirement/senior living facilities, carnivals, Christian schools, VA hospitals, Police Night Out events and other outdoor events
Where we work
Awards
Business of the Year 2010
Central PA Chamber of Commerce
Business of the Year 2017
Watsontown Area Business Association
External reviews
Photos
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Total number of off-site performances held
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Religious groups, Social and economic status, Parents, Age groups
Related Program
Church services, worship, children's programs, special holidays
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Our numbers dropped dramatically because of canceled programs due to COVID and venues closing.
Total cost of work acquired this year (in dollars)
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships, Religious groups, Social and economic status
Related Program
Church services, worship, children's programs, special holidays
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
This figure reflects mostly donations, grants and fundraisers because our building and many venues were closed (COVID)
Total number of open rehearsals
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Church services, worship, children's programs, special holidays
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
In 2020 and 2021 we were not able to have rehearsals because of distancing behind the stage and the number of puppets and props that would be handled.
Total number of guided tours given
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We were closed due to COVID.
Number of press articles published
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Monthly press releases submitted concerning fundraisers and donations needed. Since most of our programs were canceled each of these 2 years, our press releases concerned the renovations.
Number of facilities improved
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Purchased building in 2015 and are adding improvements and renovations yearly.
Number of pre-recorded hours of broadcast
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
During 2020-21, we presented virtual programs with very limited staffing due to COVID. We could not present streaming of our broadcast episodes due to COVID.
Number of public events held to further mission
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships, Religious groups, Social and economic status
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
We were unable to hold public events as usual due to COVID. Numbers reflect the shortened period when the venues were open.
Average number of dollars per person served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships, Social and economic status, Religious groups
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
With the closing of venues and our building in 2020-21, there were a limited amount of people served. (COVID)
Number of phone calls/inquiries
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships, Religious groups, Social and economic status
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Phone calls/inquiries decreased in 2020-21 because of closed venues and activities. (COVID)
Number of participants who would recommend program to others
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships, Religious groups, Social and economic status
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
The places we presented to were close to our headquarters and COVID prevented our going to others. Calls were not coming as we told people we could not present.
Number of new programs/program sites
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships, Religious groups, Social and economic status
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
This was impossible in 2020-21 because of COVID.
Number of volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships, Religious groups, Social and economic status
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
COVID prevented volunteers from participating at our building when it closed. The number reflects Board members who shared in emails and 4 others who helped keep things clean.
Number of clients served
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships, Religious groups, Social and economic status
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Our clients decreased in 2020-21 because of COVID and not being able to present programs.
Number of customers reporting satisfaction with program
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships, Religious groups, Social and economic status
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
This is measured through verbal satisfaction at the program, notes received following the program and an evaluation form sent to the contact person. COVID hindered this in 2020-21.
Number of returning volunteers
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships, Religious groups, Social and economic status
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
In 2020-21 the same volunteers returned due to COVID and people being able.
Hours of volunteer service
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups, Family relationships, Religious groups, Social and economic status
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Volunteerism decreased in 2020-21 due to COVID.
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Goals & Strategy
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Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Through our core values we aim to establish a culture that exemplifies the following:
1. Integrity: possess honesty and uncompromising morals.
2. Excellence: pursue surpassing ordinary standards.
3. Creativity: foster an atmosphere that allows others to dream.
4. Insight: consistently do the wise thing-bring wisdom to every situation.
5. Vision- move toward a preferred future with little deviation.
6. Bravery- Take a posture of unrelenting boldness.
7. Discipline- exercise a commitment to a purpose.
8. Authenticity- represent yourself in a genuine nature.
9. People First- focus on individuals over numbers.
10. Simplicity- bring clarity to the complex.
11. Beyond you- leverage influence for the sake of others.
12. Culture- Be the architect of the conditions to win.
All of these are displayed in the hall of our educational wing at the Puppet HOME.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
Our strategies to accomplish this culture are:
1. Provide an environment/atmosphere where each individual can use their gifts and talents to present programs.
2. Provide an environment/atmosphere where each individual can be creative and accepted as they present their ideas and suggestions in a team setting.
3. Provide an environment/atmosphere where the opportunity to achieve a "finished product" in the programs which they wrote, shared their ideas and developed the theme are presented.
4. Provide an opportunity for each individual to have "ownership" as a team member.
5. Provide an opportunity for artistic ability to be developed and displayed.
6. Provide an opportunity for leadership skills to be developed.
7. Provide a mentoring program under trained, excellent leaders.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
As an organization we have spent 20 years securing supplies, puppets, equipment and finally a building to house everything we need to present quality programs through excellent puppetry.
We have 3 trained staff persons who are willing to teach, as well as, learn the art of puppetry, sound, video production, team building, and leadership skills.
Each year we present over 150 programs in various venues to different ages in our area and beyond the state borders to show people that they MATTER. Traveling over 10,000 miles a year has allowed us to reach a variety of people in various venues.
Our building has been renovated to establish a quality educational, learning experience for those who want to learn puppetry, sound techniques, team involvement, and creative artistry.
Development of an online production using "character voices" that reaches across many continents.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
In 20 years we have become a "by word" in the Greater Susquehanna Valley community with many people of all ages calling us "our own Sesame Street". Growing to be a recognized puppet organization that is returning to venues year after year because of our commitment to integrity and quality craftmanship with excellence has shown that people value our presentations and that message is a positive one.
Encouragement notes continue to arrive weekly telling us what people have learned, how they have changed their perspective and what they are doing differently. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all of our programs and fundraisers were canceled. However, we began presenting nightly virtual programs on a variety of topics. These will continue after the pandemic is over.
The renovating of a sanctuary into a state-of-the art Creative Arts Center where volunteers of all ages can participate in the quality programs of puppetry, learn the art of constructing (puppets, scenery, and props), audio technical skills, team building, and offering their ideas with acceptance have been completed.
Audiences are remarking about the growth and quality of our programs now. With them attending programs in the future they will experience exciting and innovated puppet presentations with a positive message using state-of-the-art lighting, sound and visual projection to present a positive message so that they leave knowing that they MATTER.
In 20 years, we have grown from a troupe of 5 and a small stage to over 100 volunteers doing various skills:
1. To make the quality programs using excellent puppetry possible.
2. Preparing the building for an educational outreach to make, teach, and take home what students have learned.
3. Conducted puppet camps where children learned how to construct puppets, present them, and work as a team to produce a program to an audience.
4. Have a cast produce a series of programs online to be heard around the world.
As donations are received and grants written, changes will continue to move the Puppet HOME into a "household" word for families. Our outreach has already become that. We are excited to move to a new level at the Puppet HOME and in the community at large.
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Kingdom Kidz Inc
Board of directorsas of 02/22/2022
Tedd Brungard
Ritz-Craft Homes
Term: 2018 - 2022
Robert Gelnett
Gelnett Associates
Term: 2018 - 2022
Donna Bridge
Kingdom Kidz Inc.
Lisa Derr
Kingdom Kidz Inc.
Douglas Bridge
Kingdom Kidz Inc.
Tedd Brungard
Ritz Craft Homes
Robert Gelnett
Gelnett & Associates
William Wilhelm
Sunbury Christian School
John Peachey
Muddy Run Transport
Robert Hanford
Crossroads Logistics Inc
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Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
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Equity strategies
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- We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support.
- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.
- We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
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