Circus Harmony

Organization Overview

Circus Harmony is located in Florissant, MO. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (A60) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts, 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 Harmony 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 05/2022, Circus Harmony generated $510.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $401.8k during the year ending 05/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CIRCUS HARMONY TEACHES THE ART OF LIFE THROUGH CIRCUS EDUCATION. WE WORK TO BUILD CHARACTER AND EXPAND COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH OF ALL AGES, CULTURES, ABILITIES AND BACKGROUNDS. THROUGH THE TEACHING AND PERFORMING OF CIRCUS ARTS, WE HELP PEOPLE DEFY GRAVITY, SOAR WITH CONFIDENCE AND LEAP OVER SOCIAL BARRIERS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SHOWCASE AND TEACHER TRAININGTHE CIRCUS HARMONY SHOWCASE AND TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM IS A UNIQUE ARTS EDUCATION AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. THIS ONGOING PROJECT INCLUDES THE FINDING, TRAINING, AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH CIRCUS PERFORMERS FROM DIFFERENT SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS. CHILDREN WORK WITH PROFESSIONAL CIRCUS EDUCATORS, CHOREOGRAPHERS AND MUSICIANS TO CREATE ACTS FOR PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AND TO ALSO LEARN HOW TO TEACH THE SKILLS THEY PRACTICE. CIRCUS ARTS PERFORMED AND TAUGHT INCLUDE AERIAL, ACROBATIC, JUGGLING, COMEDY AND BALANCING ACTS. IN THE COURSE OF A YEAR, STUDENTS PRESENT OVER 300 SHOWS. IN THEIR PERFORMANCES, OUR YOUNG ARTISTS DISPLAY HOW THEY HAVE OVERCOME FEAR, PREJUDICE AND GRAVITY WHILE PRESENTING ENTERTAINING, QUALITY CIRCUS SHOWS. AS THEY TEACH, THEY EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF PASSING IT ON.


ARCHITECTURE AND ACROBATS IS A PROGRAM THAT USES CIRCUS ARTS TO TELL THE STORY OF HISTORICALLY AND ARCHITECTUALLY SIGNIFICANT SITES INT ST LOUIS THROUGH LIVE AND VIDEO PERFORMANCESS CREATED AND PRESENTED BY CIRCUS HARMONY YOUTH CIRCUS PERFORMERS. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES FREE CIRCUS CLASSES FOR YOUTH IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS WE ARE SHOWCASING.


DEFY GRAVITY 101 BRINGS CIRCUS CLASSES TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE ST LOUIS ARE. THROUGH TEACHING CIRCUS ARTS, WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES THROUGH APPROPRATE RISK TAKING; INCREASE FITNESS THROUGH IMPROVEMENTS IN FINE MOTOR AND VISUAL TRACKING SKILLS; AND CULTIVATE LIFE SKILLS LIKE PATIENCE, PERSISTENCE, FOCUS AND SELF-CONFIDENCE WHILE LEARNING TO PRESENT THEMSELVES IN PUBLIC. STUDENTS WILL FOSTER SUCCESSFUL BEHAVIOR INCLUDING SELF-COTROL, SELF-ESTEEM, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, POSITIVE THINKING, COOPERATION AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. THEY WILL MASTER FEAR AND EXPAND THEIR LIFE SKILLS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jessica Hentoff
Non Voting Director
$70,280
Kate Poss
President
$0
Patty Viverito
Secretary
$0
Patti Chambers
Vice-President
$0
Rhona Lyons
Director
$0
Diane Rankin MD
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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$317,022
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$317,022
Total Program Service Revenue$171,825
Investment income $31
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $5,693
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $510,751

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Circus Harmony has recieved totaling $81,271.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$25,558
Regional Cultural & Performing Arts Development Commission

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMS

$20,713
Llh Lhm Foundation

Montpelier, VT

PURPOSE: EDUCATION - ARTS

$17,000
Bellwether Foundation Inc

St Louis, MO

PURPOSE: TO BUILD CHARACTER AND EXPAND COMMUNITY FOR YOUTH OF ALL AGES, CULTURES, ABILITIES AND BACKGROUNDS

$10,000
Employees Community Fund Of The Boeing Company

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT

$7,000
The Clark-Fox Family Foundation

Saint Louis, MO

PURPOSE: SCHOLARSHIP

$1,000
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