Circus World Museum Foundation Inc is located in Baraboo, WI. The organization was established in 1963. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Circus World Museum Foundation Inc 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 07/2021, Circus World Museum Foundation Inc generated $45.7k 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 (37.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $596.1k during the year ending 07/2021. 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
OPERATES THE HISTORIC RINGLING BROS SITE AND OFFERS EDUCATIONAL, HISTORIC AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FUNDRAISING AND FISCAL AGENT FOR THE STATE OF WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM. THE ORGANIZATION DISSOLVED ON JULY 9, 2021 AND GRANTED ITS REMAINING ASSETS TO WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION, INC.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marty Fields Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joan Fordham Chair | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Aural Umhoefer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Beadle Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
John Lloyd Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Hoffman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $15,420 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,420 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $28,655 |
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 | $45,745 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $292,661 |
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 | $735 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,607 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $280,643 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $373 |
All other expenses | $1,072 |
Total functional expenses | $596,091 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $0 |
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 | $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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Circus World Museum Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $58,605.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $33,689 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: SUSTAINING SUPPORT | $9,433 |
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: SUSTAINING SUPPORT | $9,433 |
Les And Judy Smout Foundation Inc Clearwater, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $6,000 |
Alliant Energy Foundation Inc Madison, WI PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFTS | $50 |
Beg. Balance | $196,135 |
Earnings | $28,491 |
Grants | $224,626 |
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