World Clown Association
- Assets
- $143.2k
- Revenue
- $200.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Berrien Springs, MI
- Founding
- 05/1996
- Data as of
- 11/2023
- EIN
- 23-2532598
Organization Overview
World Clown Association is located in Berrien Springs, MI. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (Q99) the organization is classified as: International, Foreign Affairs & National Security N.E.C., under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. World Clown Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 11/2023, World Clown Association generated $200.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $170.5k during the year ending 11/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.0%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WORLD CLOWN ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF LOCAL AFFILIATE CLOWN ALLEYS (SMALL GROUPS), AND TO PROMOTE THE ART OF CLOWNING THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIABILITY INSURANCE. THE ASSOCIATION CONTRACTS FOR AND SERVICES A GROUP LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY EXCLUSIVELY FOR MEMBERS. THIS INSURANCE IS GEARED TO CLOWN ACTIVITIES AND IS OF A TYPE THAT MEMBERS WOULD BE UNABLE TO OBTAIN ON THEIR OWN AT A REASONABLE PRICE
ALL OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDING CONTACT SALARIES, WEBSITE EXPENSE, SUPPLIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, ETC TO PROMOTE CLOWNING WORLDWIDE
ANNUAL CONVENTION. THE ASSOCIATION HOLDS AN ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION TO WHICH ALL MEMBERS ARE INVITED, EVENTS INCLUDE BUSINESS MEETINGS, AN AWARDS BANQUET, VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE CLOWNING SKILLS BY PARTICIPATING IN VARIOUS WORKSHOPS, CLASSES, AND COMPETITION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kosuke Omune Regional Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Neil Wilkin Regional Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Roto Rotissimo Regional Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Edmund Khong Regional Director | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Jackie Newton President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Robin Bryan Past President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $30,034 |
| Fundraising events | $2,877 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $959 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $33,870 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $165,352 |
| Investment income | $918 |
| 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 | $200,140 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $484 |
| 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 | $11,026 |
| Office expenses | $33,253 |
| Information technology | $1,430 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,738 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $100,577 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $170,508 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $142,178 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $1,000 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $143,178 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $143,178 |
| 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 | $143,178 |