Circus Bella is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Circus Bella employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Circus Bella 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 12/2023, Circus Bella generated $528.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $624.0k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CIRCUS BELLA'S MISSION IS TO PRODUCE AND PRESENT HIGH-QUALITY CIRCUS ARTS ENTERTAINMENT, ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AUDIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE ARE THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA'S PREMIERE ONE-RING CIRCUS, CURATED IN THE TRADITIONS OF EARLIER ERAS WITH FORWARD-THINKING SENSIBILITIES AND FLAIR. LIKE THE WORD BELLA IN OUR NAME, WE CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY OF THE CIRCUS ART FORM AND THE BEAUTY OF WHAT HUMANS CAN DO TOGETHER. AUDIENCES ARE BEDAZZLED, LIFTED UP, AND JOIN IN THE CELEBRATION OF THE HEART AND SOUL OF CIRCUS: COMMUNITY, JOY, AND ACHIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE. WE HAVE A DIVERSE AND UNIQUE COMPANY, REPRESENTING TALENTS FROM ALL CORNERS OF THE WORLD AND DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS, PERSPECTIVES, AND SPECIAL ARTIST'S GIFTS. WE FEATURE AERIALISTS, ACROBATS, FAMILY FOOT JUGGLERS, CLOWNS, AND MORE - ALL PERFORMED TO LIVE ORIGINAL MUSIC. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WE PRESENT A VARIETY OF CIRCUS PRODUCTIONS WHICH INCLUDE OUR BIG TOP SHOW - AN ORIGINAL 90-MINUTE CIRCUS SPECTACULAR, FEATURING INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS ARTISTS, AND LOCAL FAVORITE THE CIRCUS BELLA ALL-STAR BAND, AS WELL AS OUR CIRCUS IN THE PARKS A THEMED SERIES OF FREE SUMMER PERFORMANCES IN PARKS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Abigail Munn President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $69,633 |
Michele Ramos Walker Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Susan Munn Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Olgica Bakajin Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dominique Jando Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sarah Kotcher Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $48,330 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $192,178 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $240,508 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $288,005 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $528,513 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $76,906 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,227 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $232,724 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,200 |
Payroll taxes | $25,168 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,022 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,536 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $9,721 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,218 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,234 |
Office expenses | $3,611 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $16,526 |
Travel | $966 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $922 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $12,829 |
All other expenses | $8,690 |
Total functional expenses | $623,994 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,852 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $14,301 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $97,153 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $225,000 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $50,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $275,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$177,847 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $97,153 |