Nonprofit · EIN 23-7352665
THE CIRCUS BARN INCORPORATED
Also known as CIRCUS SMIRKUS
Tax-exempt · GREENSBORO, VT 05841
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,752,601 | $2,896,901 | -$144,300 | $4,498,203 | $1,790,297 | $2,707,906 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,683,082 | $2,966,689 | -$283,607 | $4,732,709 | $1,824,271 | $2,908,438 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $539,045
- Program service revenue
- $2,030,686
- Investment income
- $47,308
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $32,559
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $133,157
- Other revenue
- $135,562
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $79,585
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $78,641
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,113,649
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,411,345
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,840
- Accounting fees
- $18,000
- Occupancy
- $85,142
- Travel
- $28,361
- Depreciation
- $181,495
- Program services (functional)
- $2,100,594
- Management and general (functional)
- $759,281
- Fundraising (functional)
- $37,026
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,722,199
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,498,203
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,790,297
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,707,906
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,985,912
- Publicly traded securities
- $358,046
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,344,281
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $363,625
- Gross receipts
- $3,223,165
- Employees
- 132
- Volunteers
- 1,350
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- VT
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL SCHIFFER | EX. & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $78,641 | $16,832 |
| KATE HAYES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN LEBLANC | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN MIRON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOBY AYER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAIRE GRIMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRISTAN AVELINA CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBRA ELLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JILL DANDREA FISCHMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIRIAM ROSENBLUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN SEIDEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARVIN WANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL SCHIFFER | EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $75,021 |
| KATE HAYES | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JUSTIN LEBLANC | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRIAN MIRON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| LAURA BREWER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CLAIRE GRIMBLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRISTAN AVELINA CUNNINGHAM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEBRA ELLIS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JILL DANDREA FISCHMANN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MIRIAM ROSENBLUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAN SEIDEMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARVIN WANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1 CIRCUS RD, GREENSBORO, VT 05841-8166
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RACHEL SCHIFFER, 1 CIRCUS ROAD, GREENSBORO, VT 05841
- Signed the 990
- RACHEL SCHIFFER, EXECUTIVE & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (802) 533-7443
- Website
- WWW.SMIRKUS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- AM PEISCH & COMPANY LLP
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 accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $783,296 · grants $29,585 · revenue $756,557
- 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.Expenses $1,299,138 · grants $50,000 · revenue $1,357,607
- 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.Expenses $18,160 · revenue $52,084
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Check at the IRS |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7352665
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A6E0)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,371,208
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,027,820
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,752,601 | $2,896,901 | $4,498,203 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,683,082 | $2,966,689 | $4,732,709 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $2,341,002 | $2,593,661 | $5,125,961 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7352665).
Questions about THE CIRCUS BARN INCORPORATED
- What is the EIN of THE CIRCUS BARN INCORPORATED?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of THE CIRCUS BARN INCORPORATED is 23-7352665.
- Is THE CIRCUS BARN INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to THE CIRCUS BARN INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does THE CIRCUS BARN INCORPORATED file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of THE CIRCUS BARN INCORPORATED due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did THE CIRCUS BARN INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of THE CIRCUS BARN INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names RACHEL SCHIFFER.
- Who are the officers and directors of THE CIRCUS BARN INCORPORATED?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,641 (RACHEL SCHIFFER, EX. & ARTISTIC DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does THE CIRCUS BARN INCORPORATED have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,752,601, expenses of $2,896,901 and total assets of $4,498,203 at year end.
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