Circus Center
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 89
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 05/1994
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 94-3173332
Organization Overview
Circus Center is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A6E) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Schools, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Circus Center employed 89 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Circus Center 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 08/2021, Circus Center generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 08/2021. 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 INSPIRE PASSION FOR THE CIRCUS ARTS THROUGH TRAINING, PERFORMANCE, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. IN FY21, WE PROVIDED 5,000 CLASSES TO 18,000+ TRAINEES, PRODUCED 16 SHOWS, AND PROVIDED SUSTAINED ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES TO DOZENS OF UNDERSERVED YOUTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TRAINING: CIRCUS CENTER OFFERS CLASSES FOR EVERY LEVEL OF ABILITY IN FLYING TRAPEZE, ACROBATICS, AERIAL ARTS, CONTORTION, JUGGLING, AND MANY OTHER DISCIPLINES. WE HAVE TRAINING FOR ALL AGES, FROM OUR RECREATIONAL AND PRE-PROFESSIONAL YOUTH PROGRAMS SERVING STUDENTS AS YOUNG AS 6 YEARS OLD, TO OUR RECREATIONAL ADULT CLASSES AND PRIVATE LESSONS. IN ADDITION, WE OFFER ARTIST RESIDENCIES; SUMMER CAMP; CORPORATE, YOUTH, AND GROUP EVENTS; WORKSHOPS; SPECIALTY INTENSIVES; AND MUCH MORE. OUR WORLD-RENOWNED TEAM OF INSTRUCTORS HAVE PERFORMED WITH THE NANJING ACROBATIC TROUPE, MOSCOW CIRCUS, CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, PICKLE FAMILY CIRCUS, CIRCUS BELLA, CIRCUS SMIRKUS, TEATRO ZINZANNI, RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY, AND THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS.
PERFORMANCE: WHILE OPERATING UNDER PUBLIC HEALTH RESTRICTIONS, CIRCUS CENTER INNOVATED OUR ARTISTIC OUTPUT, PRODUCING 16 VIRTUAL AND OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES FEATURING PROFESSIONAL AND STUDENT CIRCUS ARTISTS. THESE SHOWS EMPLOY DOZENS OF CIRCUS, MUSIC, AND VARIETY ARTISTS ANNUALLY. COLLECTIVELY OUR PERFORMANCES SERVE THOUSANDS OF AUDIENCE MEMBERS EVERY YEAR, ALL AT ACCESSIBLE TICKET PRICES.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: CIRCUS CENTER PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER CIRCUS ARTS ACTIVITIES TO UNDERSERVED YOUNG PEOPLE. THIS YEAR, SUPPORTED BY MULTI-YEAR MUNICIPAL FUNDING, WE EXPANDED OUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM AT A CENTER FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN. WE ALSO CONTINUED OUR REGULAR SERIES OF COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSES TO PROVIDE LOW-BARRIER INTRODUCTIONS TO THE WORLD OF CIRCUS. AND FOR THOSE YOUNG PEOPLE WHO GET BIT BY THE CIRCUS BUG, WE OFFER GENEROUS NEED-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN ALL OF OUR ON-SITE YOUTH PROGRAMMING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthony B Kendall Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $81,602 |
Lynn Freedman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sophie Turrell Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Natalie Quan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Martina Rogers Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Arthur Hong Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $297,100 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $342,711 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $639,811 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $808,827 |
| Investment income | $3,676 |
| 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 | $210 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,452,524 |
| 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. | $81,602 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,881 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $763,938 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $74,306 |
| Payroll taxes | $73,641 |
| Fees for services: Management | $14,511 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $29,456 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $31,881 |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,738 |
| Office expenses | $41,207 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,374 |
| Travel | $178 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,244 |
| Interest | $7,594 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,013 |
| Insurance | $11,907 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,206,236 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $865,658 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $14,412 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $22,142 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $26,459 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $45,637 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $130,627 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,275 |
| Total assets | $1,108,210 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,935 |
| Grants payable | $465,668 |
| Deferred revenue | $138,611 |
| 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 | $109,334 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $273,300 |
| Total liabilities | $1,031,848 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $66,762 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,600 |
| 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 | $1,108,210 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Circus Center has recieved totaling $42,424.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,169 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $11,750 |
Crankstart Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Gannett Foundations Inc Mclean, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $312 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $193 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Music Academy Of The West Santa Barbara, CA | $120,750,921 | $15,444,605 |
Community Music Center San Francisco, CA | $15,281,174 | $7,950,655 |
Community School Of Music And Arts Mountain View, CA | $18,628,663 | $6,488,682 |
East Bay Center For The Performing Arts Richmond, CA | $17,638,229 | $4,210,824 |
Pasadena Conservatory Of Music Pasadena, CA | $15,881,465 | $7,957,752 |
Rlg Land Foundation Bakersfield, CA | $25,153,075 | $1,533,826 |
Etm-La Inc Burbank, CA | $1,833,553 | $2,704,236 |
Northwest Childrens Theater And School Inc Portland, OR | $1,969,323 | $1,602,828 |
Northwest Professional Dance Project Portland, OR | $1,772,788 | $1,279,998 |
Stanford Jazz Workshop Stanford, CA | $2,242,976 | $2,072,120 |
College Of Adaptive Arts Saratoga, CA | $617,789 | $1,346,565 |
Claremont Community School Of Music Claremont, CA | $591,718 | $1,260,118 |