TBAC WIND DOWN LTD: Form 990, tax year 2012
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- Organization
- TBAC WIND DOWN LTD (EIN 13-2906037)
- Tax period
- 2012-08-01 to 2013-07-31
- Filed
- 2014-06-16
- IRS object ID
- 201401679349301505
- Schema version
- 2012v2.1
- Source
- Download XML · Original 990 at ProPublica
Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.
Return header ReturnHeader
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Timestamp | 2014-06-16T15:17:10-05:00 | Timestamp |
| Tax Period End Date | 2013-07-31 | TaxPeriodEndDate |
Preparer Firm PreparerFirm
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 271728945 | EIN |
Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | O'CONNOR DAVIES LLP | BusinessNameLine1 |
Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | 665 FIFTH AVENUE | AddressLine1 |
| City | NEW YORK | City |
| State | NY | State |
| ZIP Code | 10022 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Return Type | 990 | ReturnType |
| Tax Period Begin Date | 2012-08-01 | TaxPeriodBeginDate |
Filer Filer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| EIN | 132906037 | EIN |
Name Name
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS LTD | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name Control | BIGA | NameControl |
| Phone | 2122682500 | Phone |
US Address USAddress
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | ONE METROTECH CENTER NO 3RD FL | AddressLine1 |
| City | BROOKLYN | City |
| State | NY | State |
| ZIP Code | 11201 | ZIPCode |
Officer Officer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | LYNN M STIRRUP | Name |
| Title | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | Title |
| Phone | 2122682500 | Phone |
| Date Signed | 2014-06-13 | DateSigned |
| Authorize Third Party | 1 | AuthorizeThirdParty |
Preparer Preparer
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name | GARRETT M HIGGINS CPA | Name |
| PTIN | P00543209 | PTIN |
| Phone | 2122862600 | Phone |
| Date Prepared | 2014-06-16 | DatePrepared |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Year | 2012 | TaxYear |
| Build TS | 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z | BuildTS |
Form 990 IRS990
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name Of Principal Officer Person | LYNN M STIRRUP | NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson |
Address Principal Officer US AddressPrincipalOfficerUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | ONE METROTECH CENTER NO 3RD FL | AddressLine1 |
| City | BROOKLYN | City |
| State | NY | State |
| ZIP Code | 11201 | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Receipts | 20304376 | GrossReceipts |
| Group Return For Affiliates | 0 | GroupReturnForAffiliates |
| Organization501c3 | X | Organization501c3 |
| Web Site | WWW.BIGAPPLECIRCUS.ORG | WebSite |
| Type Of Organization Corporation | X | TypeOfOrganizationCorporation |
| Year Formation | 1977 | YearFormation |
| State Legal Domicile | NY | StateLegalDomicile |
| Activity Or Mission Description | THE CREATION AND PERFORMANCE OF AN ANNUAL PRODUCTION HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE CENTRAL ACTIVITY FOR THE CIRCUS. THIS PRODUCTION ASSURES THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTISTIC INTEGRITY AND GUIDES THE DEVELOPMENT OF ITS FIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS. EACH YEAR, THE CIRCUS USES ITS INTERCULTURAL APPEAL AS THE BASIS FOR OUTREACH TO DIVERSE AUDIENCES, TRANSFORMING THE CIRCUS ACTS INTO A RESOURCE FOR PHYSICALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES. FIVE OUTREACH PROGRAMS, CLOWN CARE, VAUDEVILLE CARAVAN, CIRCUS OF THE SENSES, CIRCUS FOR ALL! AND CIRCUS AFTER SCHOOL, CONTINUE TO BRING THE ARTISTRY OF THE CIRCUS TO SPECIAL AUDIENCES, UNDER THE BIG TOP, AND IN HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS. IN ITS 33ND SEASON, THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS EMBRACED ITS ROLE AS NEW YORK'S "HOME TOWN" CIRCUS. THE SHOW TOURED FOR 40 WEEKS AND REACHED 8 LOCATIONS FOR A TOTAL OF 360 PERFORMANCES. | ActivityOrMissionDescription |
| Nbr Voting Members Governing Body | 20 | NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody |
| Nbr Independent Voting Members | 20 | NbrIndependentVotingMembers |
| Total Nbr Employees | 574 | TotalNbrEmployees |
| Total Nbr Volunteers | 27 | TotalNbrVolunteers |
| Total Gross UBI | 1293661 | TotalGrossUBI |
| Net Unrelated Business Txbl Income | -136760 | NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome |
| Contributions Grants Prior Year | 3445479 | ContributionsGrantsPriorYear |
| Contributions Grants Current Year | 3114315 | ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear |
| Program Service Revenue Prior Year | 12989458 | ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear |
| Program Service Revenue CY | 14290361 | ProgramServiceRevenueCY |
| Investment Income Prior Year | 112468 | InvestmentIncomePriorYear |
| Investment Income Current Year | 139919 | InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear |
| Other Revenue Prior Year | 1255090 | OtherRevenuePriorYear |
| Other Revenue Current Year | 1305623 | OtherRevenueCurrentYear |
| Total Revenue Prior Year | 17802495 | TotalRevenuePriorYear |
| Total Revenue Current Year | 18850218 | TotalRevenueCurrentYear |
| Grants And Similar Amnts Prior Year | 0 | GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear |
| Grants And Similar Amnts CY | 0 | GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY |
| Benefits Paid To Members Prior Year | 0 | BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear |
| Benefits Paid To Members CY | 0 | BenefitsPaidToMembersCY |
| Salaries Etc Prior Year | 7872902 | SalariesEtcPriorYear |
| Salaries Etc Current Year | 8870972 | SalariesEtcCurrentYear |
| Total Prof Fundrsng Exp Prior Year | 0 | TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear |
| Total Prof Fundrsng Exp CY | 0 | TotalProfFundrsngExpCY |
| Total Fundrsng Exp Current Year | 692830 | TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear |
| Other Expense Prior Year | 10703789 | OtherExpensePriorYear |
| Other Expenses Current Year | 12577559 | OtherExpensesCurrentYear |
| Total Expenses Prior Year | 18576691 | TotalExpensesPriorYear |
| Total Expenses Current Year | 21448531 | TotalExpensesCurrentYear |
| Revenues Less Expenses Prior Year | -774196 | RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear |
| Revenues Less Expenses CY | -2598313 | RevenuesLessExpensesCY |
| Total Assets BOY | 7305580 | TotalAssetsBOY |
| Total Assets EOY | 6488797 | TotalAssetsEOY |
| Total Liabilities BOY | 4379350 | TotalLiabilitiesBOY |
| Total Liabilities EOY | 6153421 | TotalLiabilitiesEOY |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances BOY | 2926230 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY |
| Net Assets Or Fund Balances EOY | 335376 | NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY |
| Info In Schedule O Part III | X | InfoInScheduleOPartIII |
| Mission Description | THE MISSION OF THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS IS TO INVIGORATE AUDIENCES WITH THE JOY AND WONDER OF CLASSICAL CIRCUS. AN ACCLAIMED SHOWCASE FOR PERFORMANCE TRADITIONS FROM CULTURES AROUND THE WORLD, THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS IS A DISTINCTLY NEW YORK INSTITUTION. EMBRACED BY GENERATIONS SINCE ITS FIRST PERFORMANCE IN LOWER MANHATTAN IN 1977, THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS LAUNCHED AN AMERICAN REVIVAL OF THE CLASSICAL CIRCUS. THE CIRCUS'S LOCATION IN NEW YORK IS PRECISELY THE REASON IT HAS FLOURISHED FOR OVER THREE DECADES, PERPETUATING AN INTERNATIONAL ART FORM IN ONE OF THE WORLD'S KEY URBAN CENTERS. | MissionDescription |
| Significant New Program Services | 0 | SignificantNewProgramServices |
| Significant Change | 0 | SignificantChange |
| Expense | 12984824 | Expense |
| Revenue | 12182991 | Revenue |
| Description | CIRCUS PERFORMING UNITTHE PERFORMING UNIT OF THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS IS THE DIVISION OF THE COMPANY THAT BRINGS THE ARTISTIC PRODUCTION(THE SHOW) TO VARIOUS COMMUNITIES IN A YEARLY, MULTI YEAR TOUR. THE PERFORMING UNIT COMPRISES THE PERFORMANCE FACILITY(CONSISTING OF A BIG TOP TENT, ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND TWENTY THREE (1,723) BLEACHER AND CHAIR SEATS, LIGHTING AND SOUND EQUIPMENT, AND PROPS, SET AND OTHER EQUIPMENT INCIDENTAL TO THE SHOW) AND TRAILERS CONTAINING GENERATORS THAT FURNISH ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE CIRCUS, LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS FOR CIRCUS PERSONNEL, TOILET FACILITIES FOR SPECTATORS, CONCESSIONS SELLING FOOD AND SOUVENIR ITEMS SELECTED BY THE CIRCUS, UNITS USED AS HOUSING FOR ANIMALS, AND FOR STORAGE, AMONG OTHERS.A STAFF OF MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE IS NECESSARY TO OPERATE THE UNIT, INCLUDING PERFORMING ARTISTS,OPERATIONS STAFF, AND ALL TECHNICAL PERSONNEL THAT ARE NECESSARY TO INSTALL, OPERATE, MOVE AND REMOVE THE PERFORMANCE FACILITY AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AS THE CIRCUS MAY USE INCIDENT TO THE SHOW.THERE IS ALSO BOX OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, I.E., PERSONNEL SUCH AS MANAGERS, USHERS, TICKET TAKERS,AND OTHER PERSONNEL SUFFICIENT, IN THE CIRCUS'JUDGEMENT, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDERELY SEATING AND HANDLING OF THE SPECTATORS AND FOR THE PROPER OCCUPANCY OF THE CIRCUS ON THE SITE. | Description |
Activity2 Activity2
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | 1428542 | Expense |
| Revenue | 813709 | Revenue |
| Description | CLOWN CARETHE BIG APPLE CIRCUS CLOWN CARE PROGRAM, A COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM OF THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS,SERVES HOSPITIALIZED CHILDREN IN 14 PREEMINENT PEDIATRIC FACILITIES NATIONWIDE. WHILE CLINICAL STAFF TREAT CHILDREN'S DISEASES,OUR NEARLY 65 CLOWN CARE CLOWN DOCTORS PARTNER WITH THEM TO MAKE FUN AND HUMOR PART OF THE STANDARD OF CARE. USING JUGGLING, MIME, MAGIC, AND MUSIC OUR CLOWN DOCTORS MAKE MORE THAN 200,000 VISITS ANNUALLY, WORKING ONE TO FIVE DAYS EACH WEEK, YEAR ROUND."A CHILD'S NATURAL NEED TO LAUGH CAN GET LOST IN THE TANGLE OF HOSPITAL PROCEDURES, TECHNOLOGIES, AND STRUCTURES, " SAYS MICHAEL CHRISTENSEN, CO-FOUNDER OF THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS, WHO CREATED THE CLOWN CARE PROGRAM IN 1986.PROFESSIONAL DOCTORS OF DELIGHT CONDUCT CLOWN ROUNDS, A PARODY OF MEDICAL ROUNDS WHERE LAUGHTER IS THE CHIEF MEDICAL TREATMENT. WEARING WHITE COATS AND ASSUMING SILLY NAMES, THE CLOWNS WORK IN TEAMS OF TWO, WITH A SUPERVISING CLOWN ON EACH TEAM. MASTERS OF GENTLE PARODY, CLOWN DOCTORS CAN EXAGGERATE INTIMIDATING MEDICAL JARGON AND PROCEDURES TO HUMOROUS EXTREMES, DISSIPATING FEAR AND ANXIETY IN THE PROCESS. IN CLASSICAL CIRCUS, UNDER A BIG TOP TENT, THE RINGMASTER, AS THE AUTHORITY FIGURE, IS THE FOCUS OF PARODY; IN THE HOSPITAL, THE DOCTORS, RULES, AND PROCEDURES BECOME THE NATURAL TARGETS OF LOVING IRREVERENCE. THE CLOWN DOCTORS PERFORM THEIR OWN SPECIALIZED PROCEDURES AT BEDSIDES, SUCH AS RED NOSE TRANSPLANTS AND KITTY CAT SCANS. OUR GOAL IS TO EMPOWER HOSPITALIZED CHILDREN, MAKING THEM THE BOSSES OF THE CLOWNS, AND ENCOURAGING THEM TO DIRECT THE ACTION.LIKE THEIR MEDICAL COLLEAGUES, CLOWN DOCTORS ARE HIGHLY SKILLED PRACTITIONERS OF THEIR PROFESSION - FUNNY BUSINESS. EACH MEMBER OF CLOWN CARE IS A PROFESSIONAL ARTIST - NOT A VOLUNTEER - SELECTED BY INTENSIVE AUDITIONS FOR HIGH-QUALITY ARTISTRY AND SENSITIVITY. CLOWN CARE THE PROVIDES THE PERFORMERS WITH TRAINING TO PREPARE THEM TO WORK IN THE HOSPITALS, LEARNING PROPER HYGIENE AND HOSPITAL PROTOCOL. MEDICAL STAFF AT EVERY HOST HOSPITAL RECOGNIZE THE VALUE OF THE CLOWN DOCTORS. "THE CLOWN CARE PROGRAM IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE HEALING PROCESS FOR CHILDREN WHO COME TO THE NEW YORK - PRESBYTERIAN. THE CLOWN UNIT PROVIDES A UNIQUE WAY TO REDUCE THE STRESS ASSOCIATED WITH BEING IN THE HOSPITAL. BEING ABLE TO BRING A SMILE TO THE FACE OF A SICK CHILD CLEARLY COMPLEMENTS THE EXECELLENT CARE PROVIDED BY OUR DOCTORS AND NURSES. WE ARE THRILLED TO INCLUDE THE CLOWN CARE PROGRAM AS PART OF OUR TEAM,SAID GERALD M LOUGHLIN, MD, PEDIATRICIAN IN CHIEF AT THE NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN PHYLLIS AND DAVID KOMANSKY CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH.WORKING IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MEDICAL, NURSING, AND CHILD LIFE STAFF AT EVERY HOST HOSPITAL, CLOWN CARE TAILORS ITS PROGRAM TO MEET THE NEED OF EACH FACILITY. CLOWN DOCTORS VISIT CHILDREN IN PEDIATRIC SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE HOSPITAL. THESE INCLUDE THE INPATIENT AREAS, INTENSIVE CARE UNITS, PRE-AND POST-OPERATIVE SURGERY, EMERGENCY ROOMS PHYSICAL THERAPY, BONE MARROW TRANSPARENT, PEDIATRIC AIDS, AND OUTPATIENT AND ACUTE CARE CLINICS.CURRENTLY CLOWN CARE PROGRAM OPERATES IN:ATLANTA, GA: CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA, SCOTTISH-RITE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, EGLESTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, HUGHES SPALDINGBALTIMORE, MD: JOHN HOPKINS CHILDREN'S CENTERBOSTON, MA: CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF BOSTONCHICAGO, IL: LA RABIDA CHILDREN'S HOSPITALLIVINGSTON, NJ: SAINT BARNABAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERMIAMI, FL: MIAMI CHILDREN'S HOSPITALNEW HAVEN, CT: YALE NEW HAVEN CHILDREN'S HOSPITALNEW YORK, NY: MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER, HARLEM HOSPITAL, BRONX LEBANON HOSPITAL CENTERPROVIDENCE, RI: HASBRO CHILDREN'S HOSPITALWASHINGTON, D.C.: CHILDREN'S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN ADDITON TO ITS HOSPITAL PROGRAMS, THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS' VAUDEVILLE CARAVAN PROGRAM PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS,DRESSED AS ICONIC ENTERTAINMENT CHARACTERS LIKE A COWGIRL OR AN ELVIS IMPERSONATOR, TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE AND EMPOWER ELDERS IN RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES IN CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. CLOWN CARE ALSO OPERATES A CLOWNS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM EVERY SUMMER AT THE LATE ACTOR AND PHILANTHROPIST PAUL NEWMAN'S HOLE IN THE WALL GANG CAMP IN CONNECTICUT, SERVING CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND OTHER LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES. THE CLOWN CARE PROGRAM PLANS TO CONTINUE ITS EXPANSION TO OTHER PREEMINENT CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES. INTERNATIONALLY, SIMILAR PROGRAMS UNRELATED TO THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS, CREATED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE TRAINED IN THE CLOWN CARE METHODOLOGY, WERE IMPLEMENTED IN HOSPITALS IN SAO PAULO, BRAZIL; PARIS, FRANCE; AND WIESBADEN, GERMANY.BIG APPLE CIRCUS CLOWN CARE IS A COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM OF THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT PERFORMING ARTS INSTITUTION. OUR MISSION IS TO INVIGORATE THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE WITH THE JOY AND WONDER OF CLASSICAL CIRCUS THROUGH A UNIQUE SHARED EXPERIENCE WE CREATE IN OUR TENT AND THROUGH DEDICATED OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN HEALTH CARE FACILITIES AND THE COMMUNITY WHICH INCLUDE CLOWN CARE, VANDEVILLE CARAVAN, CIRCUS AFTER-SCHOOL, CIRCUS FOR ALL AND CIRCUS FOR THE SENSES. CLOWN CARE IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY OUR PARTNER HOSPITALS AND ALSO BY GIFTS FROM INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, AND CORPORATIONS. | Description |
Activity3 Activity3
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Expense | 3981190 | Expense |
| Description | BEYOND THE RING/CIRCUS AFTER SCHOOLTHE BIG APPLE CIRCUS OFFERS A 12-WEEK OR 24-WEEK INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT TO APPROXIMATELY 30 SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS ON SITE AT A PARTNER AGENCY'S FACILITY, BE IT A COMMUNITY CENTER OR A SCHOOL FACILITY. THE PROGRAMS MEET TWICE A WEEK FOR TWO HOURS PER SESSION. OUR STUDENTS LEARN THE BASICS OF CIRCUS ARTS INCLUDING JUGGLING, ACROBATICS, AND CLOWNING. EACH INSTRUCTOR IS AN EXPERIENCED CIRCUS EDUCATOR AND CAN TEACH AT LEAST TWO SKILLS. FOR THE FIRST FEW WEEKS, CHILDREN ARE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND PRACTICE A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SKILLS. IN A SINGLE 12-WEEK UNIT, THE INSTRUCTORS ASSESS THE CHILDREN'S RANGE OF SKILLS HALF WAY THROUGH THE SESSION AND BEGIN PLANNING A 30- MINUTE SHOW.CIRCUS AFTER SCHOOL IS THE ONLY CIRCUS ARTS PROGRAM IN AMERICA THAT IS DIRECTLY RUN BY A PROFESSIONAL TOURING CIRCUS. AS SUCH, OUR STUDENTS HAVE THE DISTINCT OPPORTUNITY OF ATTENDING A LIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS, INTERACTING WITH OUR PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS, AND TAKING ADVANTAGE OF OTHER CIRCUS RESOURCES, SUCH AS CUSTOMES, SETS, AND CREATIVE EXPERTISE. IN ADDITION, SOME OF OUR STUDENTS ARE OCCASIONALLY INVITED TO PERFORM IN THE RING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS.OUR CIRCUS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WILL ENGAGE CHILDREN IN A POSTIVE ACTIVITY DURING THE AFTER SCHOOL HOURS, PROVIDING A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND FUN ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN. BEYOND THE CIRCUS SKILLS THEMSELVES, CHILDREN WILL DERIVE MORE UNIVERSAL, TRANSFERABLE EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FROM THE PROGRAM.SPECIFICALLY, CIRCUS AFTER SCHOOL WILL:1. ENCOURAGE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND IMPROVE ENDURANCE, BALANCE AND STRENGTH2. TEACH THE VALUE OF TEAMWORK AND THE JOY OF CELEBRATING EACH OTHER'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS3. ENCOURAGE SETTING AMBITIOUS GOALS FOR THEMSELVES AND ENVISIONING SUCCESS.4. DEMONSTRATE THAT THROUGH HARD WORK AND CONSISTENT PRACTICE, CHILDREN CAN MASTER NEW SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISH THEIR GOALS.5. GIVE CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM NEW SKILLS FOR AN AUDIENCE.6. THROUGH THE DISCIPLINE OF JUGGLING AND OTHER TYPES OF OBJECT MANIPULATION, IMPROVE CHILDREN'S FOCUS AND CONCENTRATIONMOST IMPORTANTLY, WE HOPE THAT CIRCUS AFTER SCHOOL WILL BE A TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THE CHILDREN. WE BELIEVE THAT THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES WILL TRANSLATE INTO OTHER AREAS OF THEIR LIVES POSTIVELY AFFECTING THEIR SELF-CONTROL AND SELF-ESTEEM AND THEREBY IMPROVING THEIR ABILITY TO REACH THEIR LONG-TERM GOALS. | Description |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Expense | 18394556 | TotalProgramServiceExpense |
| Described In501 C3 | 1 | DescribedIn501C3 |
| Schedule B Required | 1 | ScheduleBRequired |
| Political Activities | 0 | PoliticalActivities |
| Lobbying Activities | 1 | LobbyingActivities |
| Subject To Proxy Tax | 0 | SubjectToProxyTax |
| Donor Advised Funds | 0 | DonorAdvisedFunds |
| Conservation Easements | 0 | ConservationEasements |
| Collections Of Art | 0 | CollectionsOfArt |
| Credit Counseling | 0 | CreditCounseling |
| Term Or Permanent Endowments | 1 | TermOrPermanentEndowments |
| Report Land Bldg Equip | 1 | ReportLandBldgEquip |
| Report Invest Oth Securities | 0 | ReportInvestOthSecurities |
| Report Prog Rel Invest | 0 | ReportProgRelInvest |
| Report Other Assets | 0 | ReportOtherAssets |
| Report Other Liabilities | 0 | ReportOtherLiabilities |
| Report Fin48 Footnote | 1 | ReportFin48Footnote |
| Independent Audit Financial Stmt | 1 | IndependentAuditFinancialStmt |
| Consolidated Audit Financial Stmt | 0 | ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt |
| School | 0 | School |
| Foreign Office | 0 | ForeignOffice |
| Foreign Activities | 0 | ForeignActivities |
| More Than5000 K To Organizations | 0 | MoreThan5000KToOrganizations |
| More Than5000 K To Individuals | 0 | MoreThan5000KToIndividuals |
| Professional Fundraising | 0 | ProfessionalFundraising |
| Fundraising Activities | 1 | FundraisingActivities |
| Gaming | 0 | Gaming |
| Hospital | 0 | Hospital |
| Grants To Organizations | 0 | GrantsToOrganizations |
| Grants To Individuals | 0 | GrantsToIndividuals |
| Schedule J Required | 1 | ScheduleJRequired |
| Tax Exempt Bonds | 0 | TaxExemptBonds |
| Excess Benefit Transaction | 0 | ExcessBenefitTransaction |
| Prior Excess Benefit Transaction | 0 | PriorExcessBenefitTransaction |
| Loan To Officer Or DQP | 0 | LoanToOfficerOrDQP |
| Grant To Related Person | 0 | GrantToRelatedPerson |
| Bsnss Rltnshp With Organization | 0 | BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization |
| Bsnss Rltnshp Thru Family Member | 0 | BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember |
| Officer Entity With Bsnss Rltnshp | 0 | OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp |
| Deductible Non Cash Contributions | 0 | DeductibleNonCashContributions |
| Deductible Contributions Of Art | 0 | DeductibleContributionsOfArt |
| Terminated | 0 | Terminated |
| Partial Liquidation | 0 | PartialLiquidation |
| Disregarded Entity | 0 | DisregardedEntity |
| Related Entity | 0 | RelatedEntity |
| Related Org Controlled Entity | 0 | RelatedOrgControlledEntity |
| Transfers To Exempt Non Chrtbl Org | 0 | TransfersToExemptNonChrtblOrg |
| Activities Conducted Partnership | 0 | ActivitiesConductedPartnership |
| Schedule O Required | 1 | ScheduleORequired |
| Number Forms Transmitted With1096 | 47 | NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096 |
| Number W2 G Included | 0 | NumberW2GIncluded |
| Number Of Employees | 574 | NumberOfEmployees |
| Employment Tax Returns Filed | 1 | EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled |
| Unrelated Business Income | 1 | UnrelatedBusinessIncome |
| Form990-T Filed | 1 | Form990-TFiled |
| Foreign Financial Account | 0 | ForeignFinancialAccount |
| Prohibited Tax Shelter Trans | 0 | ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans |
| Taxable Party Notification | 0 | TaxablePartyNotification |
| Non Deductible Contributions | 0 | NonDeductibleContributions |
| Quid Pro Quo Contributions | 1 | QuidProQuoContributions |
| Quid Pro Quo Disclosure | 1 | QuidProQuoDisclosure |
| Form8282 Property Disposed Of | 0 | Form8282PropertyDisposedOf |
| Funds To Pay Premiums | 0 | FundsToPayPremiums |
| Premiums Paid | 0 | PremiumsPaid |
| Indoor Tanning Services | 0 | IndoorTanningServices |
| Info In Schedule O Part VI | X | InfoInScheduleOPartVI |
| Nbr Voting Governing Body Members | 20 | NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers |
| Number Independent Voting Members | 20 | NumberIndependentVotingMembers |
| Family Or Business Relationship | 0 | FamilyOrBusinessRelationship |
| Delegation Of Management Duties | 0 | DelegationOfManagementDuties |
| Changes To Organizing Docs | 1 | ChangesToOrganizingDocs |
| Material Diversion Or Misuse | 0 | MaterialDiversionOrMisuse |
| Members Or Stockholders | 0 | MembersOrStockholders |
| Election Of Board Members | 0 | ElectionOfBoardMembers |
| Decisions Subject To Approval | 0 | DecisionsSubjectToApproval |
| Minutes Of Governing Body | 1 | MinutesOfGoverningBody |
| Minutes Of Committees | 1 | MinutesOfCommittees |
| Officer Mailing Address | 0 | OfficerMailingAddress |
| Local Chapters | 0 | LocalChapters |
| Form990 Provided To Governing Body | 1 | Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody |
| Conflict Of Interest Policy | 1 | ConflictOfInterestPolicy |
| Annual Disclosure Covered Persons | 1 | AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons |
| Regular Monitoring Enforcement | 1 | RegularMonitoringEnforcement |
| Whistleblower Policy | 1 | WhistleblowerPolicy |
| Document Retention Policy | 1 | DocumentRetentionPolicy |
| Compensation Process CEO | 1 | CompensationProcessCEO |
| Compensation Process Other | 1 | CompensationProcessOther |
| Investment In Joint Venture | 0 | InvestmentInJointVenture |
| States Where Copy Of Return Is Filed | NY | StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFiled |
| Other Website | X | OtherWebsite |
| Upon Request | X | UponRequest |
The Books Are In Care Of TheBooksAreInCareOf
Name Business NameBusiness
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | PAUL BELANGER CFO | BusinessNameLine1 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Telephone Number | 6466166809 | TelephoneNumber |
Address US AddressUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | ONE METROTECH CENTER THIRD FLOOR | AddressLine1 |
| City | BROOKLYN | City |
| State | NY | State |
| ZIP Code | 11201 | ZIPCode |
Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (27 entries)
| TitleTitle | Average Hours Per WeekAverageHoursPerWeek | Individual Trustee Or DirectorIndividualTrusteeOrDirector | OfficerOfficer | Reportable Comp From OrganizationReportableCompFromOrganization | Reportable Comp From Related OrgsReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs | Other CompensationOtherCompensation | Key EmployeeKeyEmployee | Highest Compensated EmployeeHighestCompensatedEmployee | FormerFormer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD E MAYBERRY JR | |||||||||
| CHAIRMAN | 4.00 | X | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| MARY JANE BROCK | |||||||||
| VICE CHAIRMAN | 4.00 | X | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| JIMMY ZANKEL | |||||||||
| SECRETARY | 4.00 | X | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| ROBIN HENRY | |||||||||
| TREASURER | 4.00 | X | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| RONNIE GROSS | |||||||||
| PRESIDENT | 4.00 | X | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| KIM LADOTA BOZZELLA | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| AMY CHURGIN | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| SAMANTHA RUDIN EARLS | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| DR PAUL D GOLDENHEIM | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| PETER T GRAUER | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| MATT HILTZIK | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| LINDA F VOGEL KAPLAN | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| VIRGINIA CHAMBERS KEIM | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| URSULA G LOWERRE | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| PHIL RENSHAW-LEWIS | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| DAVID ROCKWELL | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| MARK J SCHWARTZ | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| WENDY SIEGEL | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| DANIEL H STERN | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| CHRIS WEARING | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| MICHAEL CHRISTENSEN | |||||||||
| CO-FOUNDER/CREATIVE DTR UNTIL 12/31/2012 | 2.00 | X | 174086 | 0 | 26916 | ||||
| SEANA WOOD | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR UNTIL 12/11/12 | 2.00 | X | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| LYNN M STIRRUP | |||||||||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40.00 | X | 104141 | 0 | 19787 | ||||
| PAUL BELANGER | |||||||||
| CFO | 40.00 | X | 105840 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| GUILLAUME DUFRESNOY | |||||||||
| ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 40.00 | 152134 | 0 | 44119 | X | ||||
| JAMES ROPER | |||||||||
| DIRECTOR OF CONCESSIONS | 40.00 | 114290 | 0 | 33144 | X | ||||
| PAUL BINDER | |||||||||
| FOUNDER/FORMER ARTISTIC DTR. | 2.00 | 88462 | 0 | 0 | X | ||||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Reportable Comp From Org | 738953 | TotalReportableCompFromOrg |
| Total Reportable Comp Frm Rltd Orgs | 0 | TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs |
| Total Other Compensation | 123966 | TotalOtherCompensation |
| Number Individuals GT100 K | 5 | NumberIndividualsGT100K |
| Formers Listed | 1 | FormersListed |
| Total Comp GT150 K | 1 | TotalCompGT150K |
| Compensation From Other Sources | 0 | CompensationFromOtherSources |
Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensation (5 entries)
| Address Line1AddressOfContractor/AddressUS/AddressLine1 | CityAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/City | StateAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/State | ZIP CodeAddressOfContractor/AddressUS/ZIPCode | Description Of ServicesDescriptionOfServices | CompensationCompensation | Address Line1AddressOfContractor/AddressForeign/AddressLine1 | CityAddressOfContractor/AddressForeign/City | Province Or StateAddressOfContractor/AddressForeign/ProvinceOrState | CountryAddressOfContractor/AddressForeign/Country | Postal CodeAddressOfContractor/AddressForeign/PostalCode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN CENTERCENTERCHARGE | ||||||||||
| 70 LINCOLN CENTER PLAZA | NEW YORK | NY | 10023 | SITE RENTAL | 450000 | |||||
| ENTERTAINMENT TRANSPORTATION | ||||||||||
| 1515 BROADWAY | NEW YORK | NY | 10036 | TRANSPORT SERVICES | 387077 | |||||
| AUDIENCEVIEW TICKETING | ||||||||||
| TICKETING SERVICE | 317196 | 425 ADELAIDE ST WEST 10TH FL | TORONTO | ONTARIO | CA | M5V 3C1 | ||||
| SITUATION INTERACTIVE | ||||||||||
| 1372 BROADWAY | NEW YORK | NY | 10018 | MARKETING | 295045 | |||||
| CLEAR CHANNELNY | ||||||||||
| 200 EAST BASSE ROAD | SAN ANTONIO | TX | 78209 | ADVERTISING | 220003 | |||||
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Contractors GT100 K | 17 | NumberOfContractorsGT100K |
| Fundraising Events | 685699 | FundraisingEvents |
| Government Grants | 297071 | GovernmentGrants |
| All Other Contributions | 2131545 | AllOtherContributions |
| Total Contributions | 3114315 | TotalContributions |
Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenue (3 entries)
| DescriptionDescription | Business CodeBusinessCode | Total Revenue ColumnTotalRevenueColumn | Related Or Exempt Function IncomeRelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome | Unrelated Business RevenueUnrelatedBusinessRevenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERFORMING INCOME | 711190 | 13375405 | 12182991 | 1192414 |
| CLOWN CARE | 711190 | 813709 | 813709 | |
| CIRCUS TO GO | 711190 | 101247 | 101247 |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Program Service Revenue | 14290361 | TotalProgramServiceRevenue |
Investment Income InvestmentIncome
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 151706 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Exclusion | $151,706 | ExclusionAmount |
Gross Amount Sales Assets GrossAmountSalesAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | 590657 | Securities |
Less Cost Oth Basis Sales Expenses LessCostOthBasisSalesExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | 602444 | Securities |
Gain Or Loss GainOrLoss
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Securities | -11787 | Securities |
Net Gain Or Loss Investments NetGainOrLossInvestments
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | -11787 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Exclusion | -$11,787 | ExclusionAmount |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Income Fundraising Events | 75425 | GrossIncomeFundraisingEvents |
| Cntrbtns Rprtd Fundraising Events | 685699 | CntrbtnsRprtdFundraisingEvents |
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | 113411 | FundraisingDirectExpenses |
Net Income From Fundraising Events NetIncomeFromFundraisingEvents
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | -37986 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Exclusion | -$37,986 | ExclusionAmount |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Sales Of Inventory | 2081912 | GrossSalesOfInventory |
| Cost Of Goods Sold | 738303 | CostOfGoodsSold |
Net Income Or Loss NetIncomeOrLoss
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 1343609 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Exclusion | $1,343,609 | ExclusionAmount |
Total Revenue TotalRevenue
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue Column | 18850218 | TotalRevenueColumn |
| Related Or Exempt Function Income | 12996700 | RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome |
| Unrelated Business Revenue | 1293661 | UnrelatedBusinessRevenue |
| Exclusion | $1,445,542 | ExclusionAmount |
Comp Current Officers Directors CompCurrentOfficersDirectors
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 805569 | Total |
| Program Services | 702381 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 62833 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 40355 | Fundraising |
Comp Disqual Persons CompDisqualPersons
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 95192 | Total |
| Program Services | 82817 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 7615 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 4760 | Fundraising |
Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWages
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 6512366 | Total |
| Program Services | 5652767 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 502412 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 357187 | Fundraising |
Other Employee Benefits OtherEmployeeBenefits
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 797053 | Total |
| Program Services | 704853 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 51779 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 40421 | Fundraising |
Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxes
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 660792 | Total |
| Program Services | 584354 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 42928 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 33510 | Fundraising |
Fees For Services Lobbying FeesForServicesLobbying
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 10000 | Total |
| Management And General | 10000 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Fees For Services Invst Mgmnt Fees FeesForServicesInvstMgmntFees
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 13575 | Total |
| Management And General | 13575 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Fees For Services Other FeesForServicesOther
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1543646 | Total |
| Program Services | 918581 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 475065 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 150000 | Fundraising |
Advertising Advertising
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 3757852 | Total |
| Program Services | 3209773 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 504377 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 43702 | Fundraising |
Office Expenses OfficeExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 388116 | Total |
| Program Services | 224530 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 163586 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Information Technology InformationTechnology
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 144704 | Total |
| Program Services | 83362 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 61342 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Occupancy Occupancy
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 1077345 | Total |
| Program Services | 945718 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 131627 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Travel Travel
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 673305 | Total |
| Program Services | 581501 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 68909 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 22895 | Fundraising |
Interest Interest
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 66565 | Total |
| Management And General | 66565 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletion
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 618094 | Total |
| Program Services | 587189 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 30905 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Insurance Insurance
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 413035 | Total |
| Program Services | 311877 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 101158 | ManagementAndGeneral |
Other Expenses OtherExpenses (4 entries)
| DescriptionDescription | TotalTotal | Program ServicesProgramServices | Management And GeneralManagementAndGeneral |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRODUCTION | 2692563 | 2692563 | |
| EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND RE | 980481 | 948885 | 31596 |
| CIRCUS TO GO EXPENSES | 155171 | 155171 | |
| MISCELLANEOUS | 43107 | 8234 | 34873 |
Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 21448531 | Total |
| Program Services | 18394556 | ProgramServices |
| Management And General | 2361145 | ManagementAndGeneral |
| Fundraising | 692830 | Fundraising |
Cash Non Interest Bearing CashNonInterestBearing
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 252695 | BOY |
| EOY | 411669 | EOY |
Savings And Temp Cash Investments SavingsAndTempCashInvestments
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 516498 | BOY |
| EOY | 241185 | EOY |
Pledges And Grants Receivable PledgesAndGrantsReceivable
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 55600 | BOY |
| EOY | 7500 | EOY |
Accounts Receivable AccountsReceivable
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 64007 | BOY |
| EOY | 15161 | EOY |
Inventories For Sale Or Use InventoriesForSaleOrUse
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 20150 | BOY |
| EOY | 62944 | EOY |
Prepaid Expenses Deferred Charges PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 270462 | BOY |
| EOY | 261792 | EOY |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Land Buildings Equipment Basis | 17370582 | LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis |
| Land Bldg Equipment Accum Deprec | 12899884 | LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec |
Land Buildings Equipment Basis Net LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 5062892 | BOY |
| EOY | 4470698 | EOY |
Investments Pub Traded Securities InvestmentsPubTradedSecurities
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 944569 | BOY |
| EOY | 907082 | EOY |
Investments Other Securities InvestmentsOtherSecurities
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 113067 | BOY |
| EOY | 105126 | EOY |
Other Assets Total OtherAssetsTotal
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 5640 | BOY |
| EOY | 5640 | EOY |
Total Assets TotalAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 7305580 | BOY |
| EOY | 6488797 | EOY |
Accounts Payable Accrued Expenses AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 2064252 | BOY |
| EOY | 3100765 | EOY |
Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenue
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 555387 | BOY |
| EOY | 925214 | EOY |
Mort Notes Pybl Secured Invest Prop MortNotesPyblSecuredInvestProp
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 1759711 | BOY |
| EOY | 2127442 | EOY |
Total Liabilities TotalLiabilities
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 4379350 | BOY |
| EOY | 6153421 | EOY |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Follow SFAS117 | X | FollowSFAS117 |
Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | -301959 | BOY |
| EOY | -2931485 | EOY |
Temporarily Restricted Net Assets TemporarilyRestrictedNetAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 555000 | BOY |
| EOY | 598000 | EOY |
Permanently Restricted Net Assets PermanentlyRestrictedNetAssets
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 2673189 | BOY |
| EOY | 2668861 | EOY |
Total Net Assets Fund Balances TotalNetAssetsFundBalances
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 2926230 | BOY |
| EOY | 335376 | EOY |
Total Liab Net Assets Fund Balances TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| BOY | 7305580 | BOY |
| EOY | 6488797 | EOY |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Reconcilation Revenue Expenses | -2598313 | ReconcilationRevenueExpenses |
| Reconciliation Unrealized Invest | 7459 | ReconciliationUnrealizedInvest |
| Reconcilation Other Changes | 0 | ReconcilationOtherChanges |
| Info In Schedule O Part XII | X | InfoInScheduleOPartXII |
| Method Of Accounting Accrual | X | MethodOfAccountingAccrual |
| Accountant Compile Or Review | 0 | AccountantCompileOrReview |
| FS Audited | 1 | FSAudited |
FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasis
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Statement Separate | X | FinancialStatementSeparate |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Audit Committee | 1 | AuditCommittee |
| Federal Grant Audit Required | 0 | FederalGrantAuditRequired |
Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Publicly Supported Org509a2 | X | PubliclySupportedOrg509a2 |
Gifts Grants Contrib Received509 GiftsGrantsContribReceived509
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | 4225263 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | 4222291 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | 6971437 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | 3445479 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year |
| Current Tax Year | 3114315 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 21978785 | Total |
Gross Receipts From Admissions GrossReceiptsFromAdmissions
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | 15349111 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | 13987853 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | 11787035 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | 13430543 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year |
| Current Tax Year | 13072125 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 67626667 | Total |
Gross Receipts From Non UBI GrossReceiptsFromNonUBI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | 2127477 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | 2040891 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | 1817747 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | 1960986 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year |
| Current Tax Year | 2081912 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 10029013 | Total |
Total509 Total509
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | 21701851 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | 20251035 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | 20576219 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | 18837008 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year |
| Current Tax Year | 18268352 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 99634465 | Total |
Amts Recd From Disqual Persons AmtsRecdFromDisqualPersons
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | 488948 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | 1113590 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | 334300 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year |
| Current Tax Year | 560488 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 2497326 | Total |
Amts From Subst Contributors AmtsFromSubstContributors
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | 167500 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | 809966 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year |
| Current Tax Year | 196598 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 1174064 | Total |
Support From DQ Ps Etc SupportFromDQPsEtc
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | 167500 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | 488948 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | 1113590 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | 1144266 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year |
| Current Tax Year | 757086 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 3671390 | Total |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Total509 | 95963075 | PublicSupportTotal509 |
Gross Investment Income509 GrossInvestmentIncome509
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | 24568 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | 3165 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | 37607 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | 73645 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year |
| Current Tax Year | 151706 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 290691 | Total |
Post1975 UBTI Post1975UBTI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | 27129 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | 13726 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years |
| Total | 40855 | Total |
Investment Income And UBTI InvestmentIncomeAndUBTI
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | 51697 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | 16891 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | 37607 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | 73645 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year |
| Current Tax Year | 151706 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 331546 | Total |
Other Income509 OtherIncome509
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | 113411 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | 89419 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | 215045 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | 92765 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year |
| Total | 510640 | Total |
Total Support Total TotalSupportTotal
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Tax Year Minus4 Years | 21866959 | CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus3 Years | 20357345 | CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus2 Years | 20828871 | CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years |
| Current Tax Year Minus1 Year | 19003418 | CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year |
| Current Tax Year | 18420058 | CurrentTaxYear |
| Total | 100476651 | Total |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Public Support Percentage509 | 0.95510 | PublicSupportPercentage509 |
| Prior Year Support Percentage | 0.95380 | PriorYearSupportPercentage |
| Investment Income Percentage | 0.00330 | InvestmentIncomePercentage |
| Prior Yr Invest Income Percentage | 0.00250 | PriorYrInvestIncomePercentage |
| Thirty Three Percnt Tests CY509 | X | ThirtyThreePercntTestsCY509 |
| General Explanation | SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS - 2008 AMOUNT: $ 113,411. 2009 AMOUNT: $ 89,419. 2010 AMOUNT: $ 215,045. 2011 AMOUNT: $ 92,765. | GeneralExplanation |
Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB
Contributor Info ContributorInfo
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Contributor Number | RESTRICTED | ContributorNumber |
Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Name Line1 | RESTRICTED | BusinessNameLine1 |
Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Address Line1 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine1 |
| Address Line2 | RESTRICTED | AddressLine2 |
| City | RESTRICTED | City |
| State | RESTRICTED | State |
| ZIP Code | RESTRICTED | ZIPCode |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Aggregate Contributions | RESTRICTED | AggregateContributions |
Schedule C IRS990ScheduleC
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Volunteers | 0 | Volunteers |
| Paid Staff Or Management | 0 | PaidStaffOrManagement |
| Media Advertisements | 0 | MediaAdvertisements |
| Mailings Members | 0 | MailingsMembers |
| Publications Or Broadcast | 0 | PublicationsOrBroadcast |
| Grants Other Organizations | 0 | GrantsOtherOrganizations |
| Direct Contact Legislators | 1 | DirectContactLegislators |
| Direct Contact Legislators | $10,000 | DirectContactLegislatorsAmount |
| Rallies Demonstrations | 0 | RalliesDemonstrations |
| Other Activities | 0 | OtherActivities |
| Total Lobbying Expenditures IIB | 10000 | TotalLobbyingExpendituresIIB |
| Not Described In501c3 | 0 | NotDescribedIn501c3 |
Form990 Schedule C Part IV Form990ScheduleCPartIV
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Identifier | EXPLANATION OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: | Identifier |
| Return Reference | PART II-B, LINE 1: | ReturnReference |
| Explanation | THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGED SERVICES OF PROFESSIONAL LOBBYISTS TO ASSIST WITH GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND RELATIONSHIP MARKETING FOR THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS IN BOSTON. | Explanation |
Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD
Current Year CurrentYear
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Of Year Balance | 1123189 | BeginningOfYearBalance |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | -4328 | InvestmentEarningsOrLosses |
| End Of Year Balance | 1118861 | EndOfYearBalance |
Current Year Minus1 Year CurrentYearMinus1Year
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Of Year Balance | 1125771 | BeginningOfYearBalance |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | -2582 | InvestmentEarningsOrLosses |
| End Of Year Balance | 1123189 | EndOfYearBalance |
Current Year Minus2 Years CurrentYearMinus2Years
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Of Year Balance | 1193378 | BeginningOfYearBalance |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | 116484 | InvestmentEarningsOrLosses |
| Other Expenditures | -184091 | OtherExpenditures |
| End Of Year Balance | 1125771 | EndOfYearBalance |
Current Year Minus3 Years CurrentYearMinus3Years
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Of Year Balance | 1697895 | BeginningOfYearBalance |
| Contributions | 1000000 | Contributions |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | -4517 | InvestmentEarningsOrLosses |
| Other Expenditures | 1500000 | OtherExpenditures |
| End Of Year Balance | 1193378 | EndOfYearBalance |
Current Year Minus4 Years CurrentYearMinus4Years
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginning Of Year Balance | 1697895 | BeginningOfYearBalance |
| Investment Earnings Or Losses | 22529 | InvestmentEarningsOrLosses |
| Other Expenditures | 22529 | OtherExpenditures |
| End Of Year Balance | 1697895 | EndOfYearBalance |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Board Designated EOY Balance | 0.00000 | BoardDesignatedEOYBalance |
| Permanent Endowment EOY Balance | 1.00000 | PermanentEndowmentEOYBalance |
| Term Endowment EOY Balance | 0.00000 | TermEndowmentEOYBalance |
| Endowments Held By Unrelated Orgs | 0 | EndowmentsHeldByUnrelatedOrgs |
| Endowments Held By Related Orgs | 0 | EndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs |
Land Land
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | 373787 | OtherCostOrOtherBasis |
| Book Value | 373787 | BookValue |
Buildings Buildings
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | 3438017 | OtherCostOrOtherBasis |
| Depreciation | 2616884 | Depreciation |
| Book Value | 821133 | BookValue |
Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovements
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | 1118082 | OtherCostOrOtherBasis |
| Depreciation | 848000 | Depreciation |
| Book Value | 270082 | BookValue |
Equipment Equipment
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | 7923909 | OtherCostOrOtherBasis |
| Depreciation | 6010000 | Depreciation |
| Book Value | 1913909 | BookValue |
Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildings
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Other Cost Or Other Basis | 4516787 | OtherCostOrOtherBasis |
| Depreciation | 3425000 | Depreciation |
| Book Value | 1091787 | BookValue |
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Of Book Value Land Buildings | 4470698 | TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings |
| Footnote In Part XIII | X | FootnoteInPartXIII |
| Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | 18693231 | TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt |
| Net Unrealized Gains Investments | 7459 | NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments |
| Donated Srvc And Use Of Facilities | 4300 | DonatedSrvcAndUseOfFacilities |
| Revenue Not Rptd F990 | 11759 | RevenueNotRptdF990 |
| Revenue Subtotal | 18681472 | RevenueSubtotal |
| Investment Expenses Not Included | 13575 | InvestmentExpensesNotIncluded |
| Other Revenues Not Included | 155171 | OtherRevenuesNotIncluded |
| Revenue Not Rptd On Fin Stmt | 168746 | RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt |
| Total Revenue Per Form990 | 18850218 | TotalRevenuePerForm990 |
| Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt | 21284085 | TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt |
| Donated Services Use Of Facilities | 4300 | DonatedServicesUseOfFacilities |
| Expenses Not Rptd F990 | 4300 | ExpensesNotRptdF990 |
| Expenses Subtotal | 21279785 | ExpensesSubtotal |
| Investment Expenses Not Included2 | 13575 | InvestmentExpensesNotIncluded2 |
| Other Expenses Not Included | 155171 | OtherExpensesNotIncluded |
| Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt | 168746 | ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt |
| Total Expenses Per Form990 | 21448531 | TotalExpensesPerForm990 |
Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (4 entries)
| IdentifierIdentifier | Return ReferenceReturnReference | ExplanationExplanation |
|---|---|---|
| DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: | PART V, LINE 4: | THE USE OF THE ENDOWMENT FUND IS BASED ON THE DONOR SPECIFIED USE OF THE FUNDS (SUPPORTING A SPECIFIC PROGRAM SUCH AS CLOWN CARE OR TO SUPPORT PROGRAM OR OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CHOICE) AND IN SOME CASES THE DONORS SPECIFIED AN INVESTMENT POLICY (HOW IT IS TO BE INVESTED). IN ALL CASES THE EARNINGS FROM THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATING AND SPECIFIC PROGRAM COSTS OF THE ORGANIZATION THAT ADVANCE THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION. |
| DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: | PART X, LINE 2: | THE CIRCUS RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE CIRCUS HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. THE CIRCUS IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO 2010. |
| PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | CIRCUS TO GO EXPENSES 155,171. | |
| PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: | CIRCUS TO GO EXPENSES 155,171. |
Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG
Events Information EventsInformation
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Name Of Event1 | FALL GALA | NameOfEvent1 |
| Gross Receipts Event1 | 761124 | GrossReceiptsEvent1 |
| Charitable Contributions Event1 | 685699 | CharitableContributionsEvent1 |
| Gross Revenue Event1 | 75425 | GrossRevenueEvent1 |
| Non Cash Prizes Event1 | 12885 | NonCashPrizesEvent1 |
| Food And Beverage Event1 | 54763 | FoodAndBeverageEvent1 |
| Entertainment Event1 | 3500 | EntertainmentEvent1 |
| Other Direct Expenses Event1 | 42263 | OtherDirectExpensesEvent1 |
| Gross Receipts Total | 761124 | GrossReceiptsTotal |
| Charitable Contributions Total | 685699 | CharitableContributionsTotal |
| Gross Revenue Total Events | 75425 | GrossRevenueTotalEvents |
| Non Cash Prizes Total Events | 12885 | NonCashPrizesTotalEvents |
| Food And Beverage Total Events | 54763 | FoodAndBeverageTotalEvents |
| Entertainment Total Events | 3500 | EntertainmentTotalEvents |
| Other Direct Expenses Total Events | 42263 | OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents |
| Direct Expense Summary Events | 113411 | DirectExpenseSummaryEvents |
| Net Income Summary | -37986 | NetIncomeSummary |
Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ
| Field | Value | IRS element (for citing) |
|---|---|---|
| Independent Consultant | X | IndependentConsultant |
| Written Employment Contract | X | WrittenEmploymentContract |
| Compensation Survey | X | CompensationSurvey |
| Board Or Committee Approval | X | BoardOrCommitteeApproval |
| Severance Payment | 0 | SeverancePayment |
| Supplemental Nonqual Retire Plan | 0 | SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan |
| Equity Based Comp Arrangement | 0 | EquityBasedCompArrangement |
| Comp Based On Revenue Of Filing Org | 0 | CompBasedOnRevenueOfFilingOrg |
| Comp Based On Revenue Related Orgs | 0 | CompBasedOnRevenueRelatedOrgs |
| Comp Based Net Earnings Filing Org | 0 | CompBasedNetEarningsFilingOrg |
| Comp Based Net Earnings Relate Orgs | 0 | CompBasedNetEarningsRelateOrgs |
| Any Non Fixed Payments | 0 | AnyNonFixedPayments |
| Initial Contract Exception | 0 | InitialContractException |
Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (3 entries)
| TitleTitle | Base Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrg | Comp Based On Related OrgsCompBasedOnRelatedOrgs | Bonus Filing OrgBonusFilingOrg | Bonus Related OrgsBonusRelatedOrgs | Other Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrg | Other Compensation Related OrgsOtherCompensationRelatedOrgs | Deferred Comp Filing OrgDeferredCompFilingOrg | Deferred Comp Related OrgsDeferredCompRelatedOrgs | Nontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg | Nontaxable Benefits Related OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs | Total Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrg | Total Compensation Related OrgsTotalCompensationRelatedOrgs | Comp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrg | Comp Report Prior990 Related OrgsCompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL CHRISTENSEN | ||||||||||||||
| CO-FOUNDER/CREATIVE DTR UNTIL 12/31/ | 174086 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26916 | 0 | 201002 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GUILLAUME DUFRESNOY | ||||||||||||||
| ARTISTIC DIRECTOR | 152134 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44119 | 0 | 196253 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PAUL BINDER | ||||||||||||||
| FOUNDER/FORMER ARTISTIC DTR. | 88462 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88462 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO
General Explanation GeneralExplanation (6 entries)
| Return ReferenceReturnReference | ExplanationExplanation | IdentifierIdentifier |
|---|---|---|
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 | THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON JUNE 9, 2011 AS FOLLOWS: 1. ARTICLE III: THE DESIGNATION OF CLASS A, B, AND C BOARD MEMBERS, OUTLINING THE TERM LIMITS FOR THE FIRST ELECTION OF DIRECTORS WAS REMOVED AND RESTATED TO REFLECT CURRENT TERMS OF 1 YEAR; LASTING UNTIL A SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED OR QUALIFIED, OR UNTIL THE DIRECTOR'S DEATH, REMOVAL OR RESIGNATION. 2. ARTICLE V, SECTION 7: ADDED LANGUAGE TO DEFINE THE AUTHORITY OF ANY STANDING COMMITTEE AS GRANTED BY THE BOARD 3. ARTICLE V, SECTION 10: DEFINED BOARD APPROVAL RIGHTS FOR COMMITTEES WITH DULY APPROVED CHARTERS 4. ARTICLE VI, SECTION 2: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S NEED FOR LONG-TERM STRATEGIC PLANNING, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTED TO FORM A NEW COMMITTEE CALLED THE RENAISSANCE COMMITTEE. MEMBERS OF THE RENAISSANCE COMMITTEE WOULD BE SELECTED FROM THE CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND WOULD MEET WITH INCREASED FREQUENCY TO FOCUS ON FUNDRAISING PLANS TO STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL POSITION FOR THE LONG-TERM. THE BYLAWS WERE REVISED TO INCORPORATE THE RENAISSANCE COMMITTEE AS A BOARD COMMITTEE BY APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON JUNE 9, 2011. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE IRS FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. IT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THEM ELECTRONICALLY. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL MEMORIALIZE THEIR REVIEW IN THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MINUTES. THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL REPORT THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL AND ANY RELEVANT FINDINGS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S SUBSEQUENT MEETING. COPIES OF THE FORM 990 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTRONICALLY BEFORE THE FORM IS FILED WITH THE IRS. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. ALL KEY EMPLOYEES AND ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEED TO RENEW THEIR CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. IF AT ANY TIME DURING HIS OR HER TERM OF SERVICE, A DIRECTOR OR KEY EMPLOYEE ACQUIRES ANY INTEREST OR OTHERWISE A CIRCUMSTANCE ARISES WHICH MAY POSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THAT INTEREST OR OTHER CONFLICT SHALL BE PROMPTLY DISCLOSED IN WRITING TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD. WHEN ANY MATTER FOR DECISION OR APPROVAL COMES BEFORE THE BOARD OR ANY COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IN WHICH A DIRECTOR HAS AN INTEREST OR OTHER CONFLICT, THAT INTEREST OR OTHER CONFLICT SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD OR RELEVANT COMMITTEE BY THAT DIRECTOR. THE POLICY CALLS FOR THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS: 1. DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES SHALL DISCLOSE IN WRITING, ANY INTEREST (AS DEFINED BELOW) SUCH PERSON MAY HAVE IN ANY ENTITY WHICH PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL OR OTHER GOODS OR SERVICES TO THE CORPORATION FOR A FEE OR OTHER COMPENSATION 2. ANY POSITION OR OTHER MATERIAL RELATIONSHIP SUCH DIRECTOR OR KEY EMPLOYEES MAY HAVE WITH ANY OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WITH WHICH THE CORPORATION HAS AN ATTORNEY-CLIENT OR OTHER BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DEFINES THE FOLLOWING AS RISING TO THE LEVEL OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: 1. IF THE DERIVE A SIGNIFICANT INDIVIDUAL ECONOMIC BENEFIT, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ANY TRANSACTION OR RELATIONSHIP INVOLVING SUCH ENTITY OR ANY DECISION ON A MATTER INVOLVING SUCH ENTITY BY THE BOARD OR A COMMITTEE. THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS WOULD BE IMPOSED ON SUCH PERSONS WITH A CONFLICT: 1. VOTING. NO DIRECTOR SHALL VOTE ON ANY MATTER IN WHICH HE OR SHE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 2. NON-PARTICIPATION. ANY DIRECTOR WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN A MATTER SHALL LEAVE THE ROOM IN WHICH DISCUSSION REGARDING THAT MATTER IS CARRIED ON, IF SO REQUESTED BY THE BOARD OR THE RELEVANT COMMITTEE; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR MAY PARTICIPATE IN ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING HIS OR HER ABSENCE. 3. ATTEMPTS TO INFLUENCE. DIRECTORS SHALL NOT ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE OTHER DIRECTORS REGARDING MATTERS IN WHICH THEY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, WITHOUT FIRST DISCLOSING THAT CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 4. CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE. THE BOARD MAY, IN ITS OWN DISCRETION ESTABLISH A CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF AT LEAST THREE (3) DIRECTORS TO REVIEW ANY CONTRACT THAT IS PROPOSED FOR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD RESPECTING WHICH A DIRECTOR OR KEY EMPLOYEE MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST (AN "INTERESTED PARTY CONTRACT"). IF NO CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE HAS BEEN DULY APPOINTED, AT ANY TIME, THE BOARD (NOT INCLUDING THE DIRECTORS HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE APPLICABLE CONTRACT) SHALL SERVE SUCH ROLE. THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE OR BOARD SHALL REVIEW THE INTERESTED PARTY CONTRACT AND DETERMINE WHETHER TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTRACT; PROVIDED THAT IF THE CONTRACT IS OF A MAGNITUDE THAT IT WOULD OTHERWISE REQUIRE BOARD APPROVAL, THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT THE CONTRACT TO THE BOARD WITH ITS RECOMMENDATION WHETHER OR NOT TO APPROVE IT. THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD MUST APPROVE AN INTERESTED PARTY CONTRACT BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS ENTITLED TO VOTE ON THE MATTER. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DEFINES THE FOLLOWING AS RISING TO THE LEVEL OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST: IF THEY DERIVE A SIGNIFICANT INDIVIDUAL ECONOMIC BENEFIT, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ANY TRANSACTION OR RELATIONSHIP INVOLVING SUCH ENTITY OR ANY DECISION ON A MATTER INVOLVING SUCH ENTITY BY THE BOARD OR A COMMITTEE. THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS WOULD BE IMPOSED ON SUCH PERSONS WITH A CONFLICT: 1. VOTING. NO DIRECTOR SHALL VOTE ON ANY MATTER IN WHICH HE OR SHE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 2. NON-PARTICIPATION. ANY DIRECTOR WHO HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN A MATTER SHALL LEAVE THE ROOM IN WHICH DISCUSSION REGARDING THAT MATTER IS CARRIED ON, IF SO REQUESTED BY THE BOARD OR THE RELEVANT COMMITTEE; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR MAY PARTICIPATE IN ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING HIS OR HER ABSENCE. 3. ATTEMPTS TO INFLUENCE. DIRECTORS SHALL NOT ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE OTHER DIRECTORS REGARDING MATTERS IN WHICH THEY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, WITHOUT FIRST DISCLOSING THAT CONFLICT OF INTEREST. 4. CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE. THE BOARD MAY, IN ITS OWN DISCRETION ESTABLISH A CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF AT LEAST THREE (3) DIRECTORS TO REVIEW ANY CONTRACT THAT IS PROPOSED FOR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD RESPECTING WHICH A DIRECTOR OR KEY EMPLOYEE MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST (AN "INTERESTED PARTY CONTRACT"). IF NO CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE HAS BEEN DULY APPOINTED, AT ANY TIME, THE BOARD (NOT INCLUDING THE DIRECTORS HAVING AN INTEREST IN THE APPLICABLE CONTRACT) SHALL SERVE SUCH ROLE. THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE OR BOARD SHALL REVIEW THE INTERESTED PARTY CONTRACT AND DETERMINE WHETHER TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTRACT; PROVIDED THAT IF THE CONTRACT IS OF A MAGNITUDE THAT IT WOULD OTHERWISE REQUIRE BOARD APPROVAL, THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT THE CONTRACT TO THE BOARD WITH ITS RECOMMENDATION WHETHER OR NOT TO APPROVE IT. THE CONTRACT REVIEW COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD MUST APPROVE AN INTERESTED PARTY CONTRACT BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS ENTITLED TO VOTE ON THE MATTER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 13: THE WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY HAS BEEN IN PLACE FOR MANY YEARS. THE POLICY IS COMMUNICATED TO THE STAFF VIA THE PERSONNEL MANUAL. THE DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY WAS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN MAY OF 2009. IT WAS THEN COMMUNICATED TO STAFF VIA E-MAIL. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WAS ADOPTED IN 2006. IT IS COMMUNICATED TO THE SENIOR STAFF AND TO THE TRUSTEES AT THE YEAR END MEETING IN JUNE. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES A NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSULTING FIRM TO SELECT CEO LEVEL CANDIDATES AND FACILITATE THE HIRING PROCESS. THE CONSULTING FIRM CONDUCTS A MARKET ANALYSIS TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION BASED UPON THEIR MARKET RESEARCH. WHEN A FINAL CANDIDATE EMERGES FROM THE SELECTION PROCESS, THE CONSULTING GROUP PRESENTS THE CANDIDATE'S RESUME AND COMPENSATION GUIDELINES TO THE RENASSIANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL. THE COMMITTEE'S DELIBERATIONS, DISCUSSION AND DECISION ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE COMMITEEE MINUTES BY THE COMMITTEE SECRETARY. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST PERFORMED IN MAY 2012 TO FINALIZE THE EMPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO ASSUMED HER EXECUTIVE POSITION ON JULY 16, 2012. NO CHANGES TO THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION WERE MADE IN FY 2012-2013. TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, THE COMMITTEE CONDUCTED A QUALIFYING TEST FOR KEY EMPLOYEES. THE COMMITTEE DETERMINED THAT THREE (3) EMPLOYEES MET THE CRITERIA: THEY EARNED OVER $150,000 AND HAD THE SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY OUTLINED BY THE IRS. THE OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES WERE AS FOLLOWS: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR FOUNDING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR CO-FOUNDER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR THE COMMITTEE THEN REVIEWED THEIR COMPENSATION. THEY SUBSTANTIATED THE REVIEW WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 2007 AND 2008 GUIDESTAR NATIONAL COMPENSATION SURVEY ERI NON-PROFIT COMPARABLES ASSESSOR COMPARISONS FROM SPECIFIC COMPANIES THAT WERE USED RECENTLY AS BENCHMARKS WHEN REVIEWING COMPENSATION FOR THE FOUNDER AND CO-FOUNDER. IN ALL CASES, THERE WAS SUFFICIENT COMPARABLE DATA FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. IN NO CASE WAS THE COMPENSATION CONSIDERED TO BE EXCESSIVE. THE BOARD COMMITTEE REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION FOR THE OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS MADE BY THE BOARD COMMITTEE WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED DURING THEIR RESPECTIVE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS, BUDGET PREPARATION AND BOARD APPROVAL PROCESSES. | |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE FORM 990 FOR THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS, LTD. IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE AS IT IS POSTED ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR WEBSITES. IN ADDITION, FORMS 990 AND 1023, AS WELL AS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST OF THE ORGANIZATION AT ONE METROTECH CENTER, BROOKLYN, NY 11201, OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION AT 212-268-2500. | |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C, | THE OVERSIGHT PROCESS FOR THE AUDIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE PROCESS TO SELECT AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PROCESS EMPLOYED IN THE PRIOR YEAR. | OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT AND SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT |
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