CIRCUS OF THE STAR
Mission Statement
Circus Juventas is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit performing arts circus school for youth dedicated to inspiring artistry and self-confidence through a multicultural circus arts experience. Vision: To be the world’s premier youth circus performing arts organization, recognized for providing innovative programming, world-class training, and professional-level performances in a state-of-the-art circus center. Values: Building self-confidence is an important part of our mission and is achieved through creating an environment that encourages leadership and life skills, teamwork, athleticism, artistry, pursuit of excellence, and community service. Combining athleticism with the arts, the values of Circus Juventas.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
Compared with Peers
FY 2025| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
88.7% | 81.2% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
5.6% | 11.6% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
5.7% | 4.9% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
454.5% | 180.4% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
9.6 mo | 10.8 mo |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
27.5% | 9.7% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
84.0% | 90.2% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Revenue growth
Year over year revenue growth
|
1.1% | 4.6% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Expense growth
Year over year expense growth
|
0.9% | 7.1% |
P10P90
|
|
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
3.5% | 2.0% |
P10P90
|
Impact
1 program| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth discover their potential, develop lifelong skills, grow into confident, compassionate leaders | 1,200 | $1,600.00 | — | Per Year |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.2M | $4.0M | $3.2M | 88.7% | 74 |
| 2024 | $4.1M | $4.0M | $3.1M | 84.7% | 82 |
| 2023 | $4.3M | $4.1M | $2.9M | 81.9% | 68 |
| 2022 | $4.5M | $3.6M | $2.7M | 84.3% | 62 |
| 2021 | $3.4M | $2.7M | N/A | — | 59 |
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