Circus Education Specialists Inc, operating under the name National Circus Project, is located in Westbury, NY. The organization was established in 1984. As of 12/2021, 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 12/2021, National Circus Project generated $265.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $347.4k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.6%) per year over the past 7 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
2021
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:90 AUDIENCE SERVED: 8,401. NUMBER OF WORKSHOPS: 720 AUDIENCE SERVED: 20,783. NUMBER OF STUDENT CIRCUS PERFORMANCES: 11 AUDIENCE SERVED: 1,136. TOTAL AUDIENCE SERVED IN 2021: 29,783.
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: 11
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Greg Milstein Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $63,000 |
Meryl Schaffer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $30,000 |
Jeanpaul Jenack Board Chair | Trustee | 20 | $30,000 |
Howard Goldberg Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Laura Milstein Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $42,000 |
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 | $42,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $179,630 |
Investment income | $15,167 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $28,692 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $265,497 |
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 | $92,995 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,070 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $26,381 |
Other employee benefits | $16,032 |
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 | $2,045 |
Office expenses | $12,684 |
Information technology | $3,532 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $45,150 |
Travel | $12,655 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $225 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,664 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $347,431 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,440 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $30,012 |
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 | $900 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $148,899 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $198,251 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,473 |
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 | $8,473 |
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 | $189,778 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $198,251 |
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