School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts

EIN: 200300045 501(c)(3) Education

Seattle, WA

Total Revenue
$3,023,803
Total Expenses
$2,948,181
Total Assets
$197,086
Net Assets
$91,825
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
Claudia Kirkland
Phone
2066524433
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025.

Mission

SANCAs mission is to improve the mental, physical, and emotional health of children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities by engaging them in the joyous creativity of acrobatics and circus arts.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,137,271 Revenue: $2,292,239

Through CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, SANCA serves nearly 800 students per week. We provide youth and adults aged 2-99 with a non-gendered, non-competitive, creative, social and fun environment for physical...

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Through CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, SANCA serves nearly 800 students per week. We provide youth and adults aged 2-99 with a non-gendered, non-competitive, creative, social and fun environment for physical activity. Classes are offered from beginner to advanced levels in disciplines like unicycle, handstands, tumbling, trampoline, aerial arts (trapeze, fabric, lyra, rope), flying trapeze, partner acrobatics, and more. We are committed to making circus accessible by providing tuition scholarships based on self-reported need. In 2025, 261 individuals were awarded scholarships totalling $161,473.

Program 2
Expenses: $102,498 Revenue: $180,201

Sharing the joy of circus included a number of SHOWS in 2025. Our public performances included a series of cabarets highlighting staff and local artists; a Halloween show featuring professional...

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Sharing the joy of circus included a number of SHOWS in 2025. Our public performances included a series of cabarets highlighting staff and local artists; a Halloween show featuring professional artists from the region and beyond; and student shows like Protege, for dedicated advanced performers 16+, and SASS, the annual community showcase. In total, 134 students performed for nearly 3,800 audience members. 175 sliding scale or free tickets were provided to expand access to circus arts performance.

Program 3
Expenses: $95,875 Revenue: $100,864

SANCAs YOUTH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS served 45 students from ages 5-18 across five troupes: Stratus Circus, Nimbus Circus, Cirrus Circus, Celestial Circus, and Synapse Circus. These programs give youth...

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SANCAs YOUTH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS served 45 students from ages 5-18 across five troupes: Stratus Circus, Nimbus Circus, Cirrus Circus, Celestial Circus, and Synapse Circus. These programs give youth the opportunity to develop performance skills in a variety of circus disciplines as well as develop strong social bonds with their peers. Participants had myriad opportunities to perform throughout the year, including at an original show devised by students as well as regional events and festivals, including SANCAs annual gala.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $421,602
Program Service Revenue $2,524,655
Investment Income $57
Other Revenue $77,489
TOTAL REVENUE $3,023,803

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $161,473
Salaries & Benefits $1,765,552
Fundraising Expenses $173,936
Program Expenses $2,335,644
Other Expenses $1,021,156
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,948,181

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,023,803 $3,016,805 +0.0%
Expenses $2,948,181 $3,147,243 -0.1%
Net Income $75,622 $-130,438 -1.6%
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
11
Employees
127
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$120,360
Total Directors
12
$47,258
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Monique Burton Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dylan Forbes Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Octavia Graham Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Claudia Kirkland Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melinda Kliegman Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tyler McSilva Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Neuberger Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alicia Radford Treasurer 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Aaron Rosler Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Ruddell Vice President 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Julia Schoemig Board Liaison 30.00
Director
$47,258 $0 $47,258
Beverly Sobelman President 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rachel Nehmer Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$120,360 $0 $120,360
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,023,803 $2,948,181 $197,086 $75,622
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,825,265 $2,875,344 $349,582 $-50,079
2022 $1,384,623 $1,631,763 $374,517 $-247,140
2021 $1,455,491 $1,403,131 $616,198 $52,360
2020 $1,604,386 $1,214,747 $630,857 $389,639
2018 $2,009,978 $2,073,750 $182,215 $-63,772
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