CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC (EIN 390968969) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

1963

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JOAN FORDHAM

Phone

6083568341

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-07-09

CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC, founded in 1963, is a micro nonprofit that reported $46K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 61% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $596K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 1203% operating deficit.

Mission

OPERATES THE HISTORIC RINGLING BROS SITE AND OFFERS EDUCATIONAL, HISTORIC AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS.

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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 (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,420

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $28,655

Other Revenue $1,670

TOTAL REVENUE $45,745

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $292,661

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $292,661

Other Expenses $303,430

TOTAL EXPENSES $596,091

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$45,745	$115,862	-0.6%
Expenses	$596,091	$162,691	+2.7%
Net Income	$-550,346	$-46,829	+10.8%

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

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JOAN FORDHAM	CHAIR	20.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MARTY FIELDS	VICE CHAIR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
AURAL UMHOEFER	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES BEADLE	TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVID HOFFMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN LLOYD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SCOTT O'DONNELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE PALM	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FRED PFENING	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BARBARA WANZO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN LIPP	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
FOREST HARTMANN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LARRY MIDTBO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRISTIAN OVERLAND	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

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
2021	$45,745	$596,091	No data	$-550,346
2020	$115,862	$162,691	$901,156	$-46,829
2019	$235,345	$354,555	$647,146	$-119,210
2018	$513,469	$381,882	$685,399	$131,587

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