Circus Education Specialists Inc, operating under the name National Circus Project, is located in Westbury, NY. The organization was established in 1984. As of 12/2022, National Circus Project employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Circus Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, National Circus Project generated $462.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $520.1k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE THE TRADITIONAL CIRCUS ARTS THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENTERTAINMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CIRCUS ARTS OUTREACH PROGRAMS: INCLUDING ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMS, IN-SCHOOL ASSEMBLY PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12, TEACHER IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMS AND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS. NUMBER OF PROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCES:179 AUDIENCE SERVED: 24,485. NUMBER OF WORKSHOPS: 1,755 AUDIENCE SERVED: 56,466. NUMBER OF STUDENT CIRCUS PERFORMANCES: 55 AUDIENCE SERVED: 7,957. TOTAL AUDIENCE SERVED IN 2022: 88,908.
CIRCUS INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE: FREE-OF-CHARGE ARCANE PUBLICATION LIBRARY, CIRCUS-RELATED ARTWORK AND DIGITAL FOOTAGE LIBRARY FOR MEDIA PROGRAM CONTENT, WEBSITES AND NEWSLETTER SERVICES. NUMBER OF INQUIRIES: 14
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Greg Milstein Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $63,000 |
Meryl Schaffer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $30,000 |
Jeanpaul Jenack Board Chair | Trustee | 8 | $30,000 |
Howard Goldberg Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Laura Milstein Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $424,634 |
| Investment income | $5,545 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $31,907 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $462,086 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,000 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $232,925 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,100 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,247 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,224 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,848 |
| Office expenses | $18,787 |
| Information technology | $4,311 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $53,524 |
| Travel | $24,192 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,057 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,740 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $520,061 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,108 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $25,017 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $96,346 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $139,471 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,668 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $7,668 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $131,803 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $139,471 |