The Circus Project
- Assets
- $477.5k
- Revenue
- $839.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 58
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 10/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 61-1557140
Organization Overview
The Circus Project is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Circus Project employed 58 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Circus Project 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 12/2021, Circus Project generated $839.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $763.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.4% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO USE CIRCUS ARTS AS A CATALYST FOR INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVE TRANSFORMATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CIRCUS EDUCATIONOUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS SUPPORT CIRCUS ARTISTS FROM MANY WALKS OF LIFE. WE PROVIDE A SPACE AND CURRICULUM WHERE EVERY STUDENT CAN SHOW UP AS THEIR AUTHENTIC SELF AND LEARN TO HOW TO TRAIN WITH THE DISCIPLINE, SAFETY, AND CREATIVE PRESENCE OF A PROFESSIONAL CIRCUS ARTIST. WE DO THIS THROUGH TUITION-BASED CLASSES AND INTENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAMS OPEN TO YOUTH AND ADULTS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND THROUGH OUR PATHWAYS PROGRAM, WHICH INCREASES ACCESS TO THE ARTS FOR STUDENTS WHO WOULDN'T OTHERWISE HAVE THESE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. OUR PROGRAMS ARE MADE ACCESSIBLE WITH A ROBUST SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND AN ON-STAFF SOCIAL WORKER TO WORK WITH STUDENTS AND FAMILIES... (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) ...TO REMOVE FINANCIAL, LOGISTICAL, AND CULTURAL BARRIERS TO PARTICIPATION. IN ORDER TO OFFER SAFE TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE SPACE AMIDST THE ONGOING PANDEMIC, WE BUILT A UNIQUE SATTELITE OUTDOOR VENUE, THE DOMES.
PATHWAYS: CREATING ACCESS TO CIRCUS ARTSIN 2021, WE PROVIDED OVER $103,000 WORTH OF FREE OR REDUCED CIRCUS TRAINING FOR FOLKS WITH FINANCIAL BARRIERS. WE ALSO CONTINUED THE VOICE PROJECT, A YEAR-LONG CIRCUS PERFORMANCE PROGRAM FOR YOUTH WITH MARGINALIZED IDENTITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kirsten Collins Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $54,170 |
Hertsel Shadian Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Nel Taylor Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Mara Rico Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Emily Stratman Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Linda Mcgeady Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $332,167 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $273,576 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,577 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $605,743 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $233,130 |
| Investment income | $10 |
| 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 | $839,320 |
| 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. | $59,284 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,587 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $348,039 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,689 |
| Payroll taxes | $49,802 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $494 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,186 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $35,967 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,236 |
| Office expenses | $49,231 |
| Information technology | $9,896 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $120,379 |
| Travel | $2,229 |
| 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 | $11,241 |
| Insurance | $15,072 |
| All other expenses | $20,116 |
| Total functional expenses | $763,861 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $240,587 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $101,286 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $49,548 |
| 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 | $23,616 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $62,472 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $477,509 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,640 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $30,511 |
| 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 | $35,151 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $442,358 |
| 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 | $477,509 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that The Circus Project has recieved totaling $260,510.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: OST and Mentoring | $110,000 |
Regional Arts & Culture Council Portland, OR PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $46,400 |
James F And Marion L Miller Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: CIRCUS PROJECT: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (20212023) | $40,000 |
Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund Bend, OR PURPOSE: THE CIRCUS PROJECT: ENSURING ACCESS TO THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF CIRCUS ARTS | $25,000 |
Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation 091898 Wilsonville, OR PURPOSE: OPEN-AIR CIRCUS VENUE | $25,000 |
Steven Mcgeady Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO ACCOMPLISH ITS FUNCTION | $11,000 |
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