THE CIRCUS BARN INC

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1974

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

RACHEL SCHIFFER

Phone

8025337443

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE CIRCUS BARN INC, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE SKILLS, CULTURE AND TRADITIONS OF THE TRAVELING CIRCUS, AND TO INSPIRE YOUTH TO ENGAGE IN LIFE-CHANGING ADVENTURES IN THE CIRCUS ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $783,296 Revenue: $756,557

SMIRKUS CAMP - CIRCUS SMIRKUS OFFERS A VARIETY OF OVERNIGHT CAMP SESSIONS FOR YOUTH OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS UNDER OUR BIG TOP TENTS AT OUR SMIRKUS CAMP CAMPUS IN GREENSBORO, VT. SESSIONS THIS...

SMIRKUS CAMP - CIRCUS SMIRKUS OFFERS A VARIETY OF OVERNIGHT CAMP SESSIONS FOR YOUTH OF ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS UNDER OUR BIG TOP TENTS AT OUR SMIRKUS CAMP CAMPUS IN GREENSBORO, VT. SESSIONS THIS YEAR RANGE FROM TWO DAYS TO 5 WEEKS FOR KIDS AGED 5-18. THE SMIRKUS CAMP ROAD SHOW WILL ALSO PRESENT FREE SHOWS AROUND CENTRAL VT AND THE NORTHEAST KINGDOM THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE LUNCHBOX PROGRAM, LIBRARIES, AND OTHER YOUTH FOCUSED GROUPS.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,299,138 Revenue: $1,357,607

BIG TOP TOUR - EACH SUMMER AN AUDITIONED COMPANY OF "SMIRKUS TROUPERS", AGES 12-18, TRAVELS NEW ENGLAND FOR A TWO-MONTH PERFORMANCE TOUR BACKED BY PROFESSIONAL COACHES, COOKS, MUSICIANS AND CREW...

BIG TOP TOUR - EACH SUMMER AN AUDITIONED COMPANY OF "SMIRKUS TROUPERS", AGES 12-18, TRAVELS NEW ENGLAND FOR A TWO-MONTH PERFORMANCE TOUR BACKED BY PROFESSIONAL COACHES, COOKS, MUSICIANS AND CREW. SHOWS TAKE PLACE UNDER A 700-SEAT, ONE-RING, EUROPEAN-STYLE BIG TOP AND HELP RAISE MONEY FOR COMMUNITY PRESENTERS.

Program 3

Expenses: $18,160 Revenue: $52,084

SCHOOL RESIDENCIES - CIRCUS SMIRKUS WORKS WITH PROFESSIONAL CIRCUS ARTS EDUCATORS TO CONDUCT ONE- AND TWO-WEEK LONG ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS AND AFTER SCHOOL SETTINGS THROUGHOUT NEW...

SCHOOL RESIDENCIES - CIRCUS SMIRKUS WORKS WITH PROFESSIONAL CIRCUS ARTS EDUCATORS TO CONDUCT ONE- AND TWO-WEEK LONG ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMS IN SCHOOLS AND AFTER SCHOOL SETTINGS THROUGHOUT NEW ENGLAND. TEACHING IS ALIGNED WITH SEL PRINCIPLES WHERE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN A HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP CONCENTRATION, FOCUS, AND PERSISTENCE. AT THE END OF EACH RESIDENCY A SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY WIDE PERFORMANCE SHARES THE PROGRESS OF THE STUDENTS AND SHOWCASES THEIR DEVELOPMENTS IN A FUN AND INCLUSIVE SHOW.

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $539,045

Program Service Revenue $2,030,686

Investment Income $47,308

Other Revenue $135,562

TOTAL REVENUE $2,752,601

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $79,585

Salaries & Benefits $1,411,345

Fundraising Expenses $37,026

Program Expenses $2,100,594

Other Expenses $1,405,971

TOTAL EXPENSES $2,896,901

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$2,752,601	$2,699,577	+0.0%
Expenses	$2,896,901	$2,885,713	+0.0%
Net Income	$-144,300	$-186,136	-0.2%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

132

Volunteers

1350

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

$95,473

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
KATE HAYES	PRESIDENT	2.75	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JUSTIN LEBLANC	VICE PRESIDENT	1.50	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN MIRON	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TOBY AYER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CLAIRE GRIMBLE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TRISTAN AVELINA CUNNINGHAM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEBRA ELLIS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JILL DANDREA FISCHMANN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIRIAM ROSENBLUM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN SEIDEMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARVIN WANG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RACHEL SCHIFFER	EX. & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$78,641	$16,832	$95,473

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
2024	$2,752,601	$2,896,901	$4,498,203	$-144,300
2023	$2,683,082	$2,966,689	$4,732,709	$-283,607
2022	$2,341,002	$2,593,661	$5,125,961	$-252,659
2022	$2,341,002	$2,593,661	$5,125,961	$-252,659
2021	$1,808,081	$1,455,158	$5,468,222	$352,923
2020	$1,624,444	$1,357,602	$5,269,347	$266,842
2019	$2,736,861	$2,528,546	$5,055,535	$208,315
2018	$2,624,119	$2,518,669	$4,997,218	$105,450