The Circus Barn, Inc.
The Circus Barn, Inc.
Want to make a donation using Daffy?
Lower your income taxes with a charitable deduction this year when you donate to this non-profit via Daffy.
Do you work for The Circus Barn, Inc.? Learn more here.
About this organization
Mission
The mission of Circus Smirkus is to promote the skills, culture, and traditions of the traveling circus and to inspire youth to engage in life enhancing adventures in the circus arts. Smirkus's vision for the future includes national and international recognition as an organization that offers the highest quality performance and education programs in the traditional circus arts, with an emphasis on providing the opportunity for young people to live up to their potential and transform their lives through participation in circus.
About
For two months each summer, a company of "Smirkus Troupers" aged 10 to 18, selected by audition and backed by coaches, cooks, crew and musicians, tour New England performing to appreciative audiences in Circus Smirkus' 750-seat, European-style, one-ring, Big Top tent. DURING 2018, THERE WERE 68 SHOWS PERFORMED.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “The mission of circus smirkus is to promote the skills, culture and traditions of the traveling circus and to inspire youth to engage in life enhancing adventures in the circus arts.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “The mission of circus smirkus is to promote the skills, culture and traditions of the traveling circus and to inspire youth to engage in life enhancing adventures in the circus arts.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is VT.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2020 is 1 CIRCUS ROAD, GREENSBORO, VT, 05841.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 115 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $105,450.
- The CEO compensation plan of the organization is determined by an independent party's review and approval.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 13 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1974.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $1,225,560 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $110,185 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
Additional Non-Profits in the area
By donating on this page you are making an irrevocable contribution to Daffy Charitable Fund, a 501(c)(3) public charity, and a subsequent donation recommendation to the charity listed above, subject to our Member Agreement. Contributions are generally eligible for a charitable tax-deduction and a yearly consolidated receipt will be provided by Daffy. Processing fees may be applied and will reduce the value available to send to the end charity. The recipient organizations have not provided permission for this listing and have not reviewed the content.
Donations to organizations are distributed as soon as the donation is approved and the funds are available. In the rare event that Daffy is unable to fulfill the donation request to this charity, you will be notified and given the opportunity to choose another charity. This may occur if the charity is unresponsive or if the charity is no longer in good standing with regulatory authorities.