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Circus World Museum Foundation Inc

Organization summary

Organization summary might be incomplete or out of date

This organization is not listed in the IRS's most recent list of tax exempt organizations, but we have data associated with this Employer Identification Number.

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$45.7k (2021)

Expenses
$596k (2021)

Total Assets
$0 (2021)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2021)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2021

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending July
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$45,745
Expenses
$596,091
Net Income
-$550,346
Net Assets
$0
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,420
33.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28,655
62.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,670
3.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $0
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Joan Fordham (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marty Fields (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Aural Umhoefer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Beadle (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Lloyd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott O'donnell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Pfening (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Wanzo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Forest Hartmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Midtbo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christian Overland (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$115,862
Expenses
$162,691
Net Income
-$46,829
Net Assets
$550,346
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $114,954
99.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $908
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $53,101
32.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $901,156
Total Liabilities $350,810
Net Assets $550,346
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bobbie Coons (Director Of Development (Thru June)) $48,173 $0 $4,928
Joan Fordham (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marty Fields (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Aural Umhoefer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
James Beadle (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
David Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Lloyd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott O'donnell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Pfening (Director) $0 $0 $0
Pam Sorci (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Wanzo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Merlin Zitzner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Forest Hartmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Midtbo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christian Overland (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$235,345
Expenses
$354,555
Net Income
-$119,210
Net Assets
$410,435
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $226,538
96.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $349
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $8,458
3.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $68,219
19.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $647,146
Total Liabilities $236,711
Net Assets $410,435
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bobbie Coons (Director Of Development) $62,282 $0 $5,937
Dave Anderson (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Greg Parkinson (Co Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Marty Fields (Co Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joan Fordham (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Aural Umhoefer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Jim Beadle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sharon Cook (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Gabert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Forrest Hartmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Lipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Lloyd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Mcchesney Johnson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Midtbo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christian Overland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Pfening (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Sorci (Director) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Wanzo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Merlin Zitzner (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$513,469
Expenses
$381,882
Net Income
$131,587
Net Assets
$507,847
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $496,029
96.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $351
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $17,089
3.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $685,399
Total Liabilities $177,552
Net Assets $507,847
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dave Anderson (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Greg Parkinson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joan Fordham (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Aural Umhoefer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Deppe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Gabert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Greenhalgh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Forrest Hartmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Lloyd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jim Beadle (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Midtbo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Pfening Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Christian Overland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Lipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Merlin Zitner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Sorci (Director) $0 $0 $0
Marty Fields (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,150,508
Expenses
$1,259,818
Net Income
-$109,310
Net Assets
$75,261
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $486,779
42.3%
Program Services $575,832
50.1%
Investment Income $25,360
2.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$31,381
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $93,918
8.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $129,796
10.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $267,449
21.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $617,397
Total Liabilities $542,136
Net Assets $75,261
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott O'donnell (Executive Director) $115,197 $0 $14,601
Dave Anderson (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Greg Parkinson (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Joan Fordham (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Aural Umhoefer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Dave Deppe (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Gabert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Greenhalgh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Forrest Hartmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Lloyd (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Riser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Midtbo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Pfening Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Les Smout (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Lipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Merlin Zitner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Nock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,051,924
Expenses
$1,111,858
Net Income
-$59,934
Net Assets
$183,605
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $498,450
47.4%
Program Services $500,057
47.5%
Investment Income $11,997
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$34,120
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $75,540
7.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $117,721
10.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $257,931
23.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $703,372
Total Liabilities $519,767
Net Assets $183,605
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott O'donnell (Executive Director) $104,050 $0 $13,672
Dr Ellsworth Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Lloyd (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Fred Pfening Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sen Fred Risser (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mitbo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aural Umhoefer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Merlin Zitzner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Lipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Fordham (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dan Gabert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Les Smout (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Greenhalgh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Forrest Hartmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Nock (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Deppe (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,260,604
Expenses
$1,214,481
Net Income
$46,123
Net Assets
$228,115
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $586,872
46.6%
Program Services $629,963
50.0%
Investment Income $10,356
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$38,113
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $71,526
5.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $112,718
9.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $284,417
23.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $713,249
Total Liabilities $485,134
Net Assets $228,115
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott O'donnell (Executive Director) $102,000 $0 $10,718
Dr Ellsworth Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Kratochwill (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Lloyd (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Fred Pfening Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sen Fred Risser (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Cutlip (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mitbo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aural Umhoefer (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Merlin Zitzner (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Goodall Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Lipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Fordham (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mike Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Gabert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Les Smout (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Bill Greenhalgh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Forrest Hartmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Nock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,343,531
Expenses
$1,342,943
Net Income
$588
Net Assets
$168,076
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $614,940
45.8%
Program Services $684,363
50.9%
Investment Income $3,806
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $55
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $40,367
3.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $121,679
9.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $323,420
24.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $703,852
Total Liabilities $535,776
Net Assets $168,076
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Scott O'donnell (Executive Director) $100,000 $0 $7,359
James Kieffer (Secretary) $14,320 $0 $0
Dr Ellsworth Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Kratochwill (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Lloyd (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Fred Pfening Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sen Fred Risser (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Cutlip (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mitbo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aural Umhoefer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Merlin Zitzner (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Goodall Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Lipp (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Fordham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Gabert (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Les Smout (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Greenhalgh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Forrest Hartmann (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Nock (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,268,548
Expenses
$1,376,088
Net Income
-$107,540
Net Assets
$218,762
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $533,561
42.1%
Program Services $631,807
49.8%
Investment Income $5,291
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $11,103
0.9%
Sales of Assets $55,471
4.4%
Net Inventory Sales $31,315
2.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,317
8.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $290,963
21.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $792,275
Total Liabilities $573,513
Net Assets $218,762
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stephen Freese (Executive Director (Through 8/2013)) $71,308 $0 $1,797
Scott O'donnell (Executive Director (Beginning 8/2013)) $30,769 $0 $0
James Kieffer (Secretary) $8,240 $0 $0
Dr Ellsworth Brown (Director) $0 $0 $0
David Hoffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carol Kratochwill (Director) $0 $0 $0
John Lloyd (Vice Chair) $0 $0 $0
Fred Pfening Iii (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sen Fred Risser (Director) $0 $0 $0
George Cutlip (Director) $0 $0 $0
Larry Mitbo (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aural Umhoefer (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Merlin Zitzner (Director) $0 $0 $0
Paul Karch (Immediate Past Chair) $0 $0 $0
John Goodall Jr (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan Lipp (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Susan Lipp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joan Fordham (Director) $0 $0 $0
Walter Rugland (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mike Palm (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dan Gabert (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,279,551
Expenses
$1,262,507
Net Income
$17,044
Net Assets
$214,876
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $605,600
47.3%
Program Services $583,593
45.6%
Investment Income $4,453
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $3,678
0.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $82,227
6.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $110,538
8.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $270,528
21.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $873,874
Total Liabilities $658,998
Net Assets $214,876

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,541,674
Expenses
$1,268,558
Net Income
$273,116
Net Assets
$247,603
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $880,308
57.1%
Program Services $606,192
39.3%
Investment Income $5,252
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$52,610
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $102,532
6.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $103,090
8.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $261,931
20.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $848,545
Total Liabilities $600,942
Net Assets $247,603

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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