CIRCESTEEM INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LIZ KLOSTER

Phone

7737324564

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CIRCESTEEM INC, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 73% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $3.1M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 48% operating deficit.

Mission

TO UNITE YOUTH ACROSS ALL BACKGROUNDS AND IDENTITIES BY FOSTERING SELF-ESTEEM AND MUTUAL RESPECT THROUGH THE PRACTICE AND PERFORMANCE OF CIRCUS ARTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $2,427,580 Revenue: $352,987

PROVIDES SOCIAL CIRCUS WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH FROM VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOODS IN CHICAGO IN ORDER TO BUILD SELF ESTEEM AND BUILD A DIVERSE AND UNITED COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES ACADEMIC...

PROVIDES SOCIAL CIRCUS WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH FROM VARIOUS NEIGHBORHOODS IN CHICAGO IN ORDER TO BUILD SELF ESTEEM AND BUILD A DIVERSE AND UNITED COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, MENTORING, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,632,505

Program Service Revenue $347,592

Investment Income $107,179

Other Revenue $11,075

TOTAL REVENUE $2,098,351

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,807,188

Fundraising Expenses $172,713

Program Expenses $2,427,580

Other Expenses $1,308,495

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,115,683

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$2,098,351	$7,719,221	-0.7%
Expenses	$3,115,683	$3,043,748	+0.0%
Net Income	$-1,017,332	$4,675,473	-1.2%

Key Indicators

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

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$158,730

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ALVIN BOUTTE JR	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS ROONEY	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ABRAHAM NALIN BHUTT	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS GAGEL	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JACK GOMBERG	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MEREDITH GEORGE	MEMBER	4.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE BYNUM	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFERSON PARK	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAUDE TREMBLAY	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BEN BLAIR	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUZANNE FIGHERA	MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN ROBERTS	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$141,810	$16,920	$158,730

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	$2,098,351	$3,115,683	$13,105,726	$-1,017,332
2024	$7,719,221	$3,043,748	$13,751,177	$4,675,473
2023	$2,074,118	$2,333,372	$7,987,711	$-259,254
2022	$6,453,635	$1,917,020	$5,442,480	$4,536,615
2021	$1,257,880	$1,187,206	$1,179,186	$70,674
2020	$1,267,369	$1,048,262	$823,362	$219,107
2019	$1,208,271	$1,032,080	$586,790	$176,191
2018	$772,591	$793,977	$355,192	$-21,386