Civic Intelligence

Circus World Museum Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 39-0968969

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 18, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.CIRCUSWORLDBARABOO.ORG

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550 Water StreetBaraboo, WI 53913-2597

(608) 356-8341

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.88x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

77th percentile

0.47x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 77% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

21st percentile

-9.5%

Higher net margin than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$129,798

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.3% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-12%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

60th percentile

9.4%

Faster revenue growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Down

$617,397

Down $85,975 (-12%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$75,261

Down $108,344 (-59%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$542,136

Up $22,369 (+4.3%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue77th percentileNet Margin21st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,150,508

Up $98,584 (+9.4%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$1,259,818

Up $147,960 (+13%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$109,310

Down $49,376 (-82%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $948,694Liabilities 2010: $916,729Net Assets 2010: $31,9652010Assets 2011: $848,545Liabilities 2011: $600,942Net Assets 2011: $247,6032011Assets 2012: $873,874Liabilities 2012: $658,998Net Assets 2012: $214,8762012Assets 2013: $792,275Liabilities 2013: $573,513Net Assets 2013: $218,7622013Assets 2014: $703,852Liabilities 2014: $535,776Net Assets 2014: $168,0762014Assets 2015: $713,249Liabilities 2015: $485,134Net Assets 2015: $228,1152015Assets 2016: $703,372Liabilities 2016: $519,767Net Assets 2016: $183,6052016Assets 2017: $617,397Liabilities 2017: $542,136Net Assets 2017: $75,2612017Assets 2018: $685,399Liabilities 2018: $177,552Net Assets 2018: $507,8472018Assets 2019: $647,146Liabilities 2019: $236,711Net Assets 2019: $410,4352019Assets 2020: $901,156Liabilities 2020: $350,810Net Assets 2020: $550,3462020Assets 2021: $0Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $02021

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$617,397
Liabilities$542,136
Net Assets$75,261
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth60th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $1,160,2182010Revenue 2011: $1,541,674Expenses 2011: $1,268,558Net Income 2011: $273,1162011Revenue 2012: $1,279,551Expenses 2012: $1,262,507Net Income 2012: $17,0442012Revenue 2013: $1,268,548Expenses 2013: $1,376,088Net Income 2013: -$107,5402013Revenue 2014: $1,343,531Expenses 2014: $1,342,943Net Income 2014: $5882014Revenue 2015: $1,260,604Expenses 2015: $1,214,481Net Income 2015: $46,1232015Revenue 2016: $1,051,924Expenses 2016: $1,111,858Net Income 2016: -$59,9342016Revenue 2017: $1,150,508Expenses 2017: $1,259,818Net Income 2017: -$109,3102017Revenue 2018: $513,469Expenses 2018: $381,882Net Income 2018: $131,5872018Revenue 2019: $235,345Expenses 2019: $354,555Net Income 2019: -$119,2102019Revenue 2020: $115,862Expenses 2020: $162,691Net Income 2020: -$46,8292020Revenue 2021: $45,745Expenses 2021: $596,091Net Income 2021: -$550,3462021

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$1,150,508
Expenses$1,259,818
Net Income-$109,310
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 18, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$1,313,237
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of circus world museum foundation is to fund and support circus world museum in its mission to preserve the joy of the american circus experience.

Operates the historic ringling bros site and offers educational, historic and research programs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$220,778$256,524▲ $35,746
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$228,192$236,133▲ $7,941
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$57,901$72,927▲ $15,026
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$139,874$35,933▼ $103,941
Pledges and Grants Receivable$29,528$0▼ $29,528
Inventories for Sale or Use$14,744$15,622▲ $878
Accounts Receivable$3,863$0▼ $3,863
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,492$258▼ $8,234
Total Assets$703,372$617,397▼ $85,975
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$513,047$537,888▲ $24,841
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$6,720$4,248▼ $2,472
Total Liabilities$519,767$542,136▲ $22,369
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$410,162$396,448▼ $13,714
Permanently Rstr Net Assets$196,135$196,135→ $0
Unrestricted Net Assets$-422,692$-517,322▼ $94,630
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$183,605$75,261▼ $108,344
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$703,372$617,397▼ $85,975

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$72,927$176,200$249,127

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2017$196,135---$196,135
2016$196,135---$196,135
2015$196,135---$196,135
2014$196,135---$196,135
2013$196,135---$196,135
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
SCOTT O'DONNELLExecutive DirectorFT$115,197$14,601$129,798

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dave AndersonChair
Greg ParkinsonVice Chair
Bill GreenhalghDirector
Dan GabertDirector
Dave DeppeDirector
David HoffmanDirector
Forrest HartmannDirector
Fred Pfening IiiDirector
Fred RiserDirector
Jennifer NockDirector
John LloydDirector
Jonathan LippDirector
Larry MidtboDirector
Les SmoutDirector
Merlin ZitnerDirector
Mike PalmDirector
Susan LippDirector
Aural UmhoeferSecretary
Joan FordhamTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$486,779
Program Service Revenue
$575,832
Investment Income
$25,360
Other Revenue
$62,537
All Other Contributions
$301,604
Change in Net Assets
$-109,310

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table216$32,400Comparable Sales
Food Inventory31$31,000Comparable Sales
Total Noncash Contributions247$63,400-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$724,625
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$535,193
Total Fundraising Expense$34,097
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$176,138$91,311-$267,449
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$25,959$77,878$25,959$129,796
Office Expenses$46,912$36,857$2,290$86,059
Advertising$84,671--$84,671
Other Employee Benefits$39,980$29,337-$69,317
Fees for Services Other$44,044--$44,044
Other Expenses$43,661--$43,661
All Other Expenses$28,418$9,528$4,085$42,031
Payroll Taxes$22,534$15,090$1,763$39,387
Pension Plan Contributions$9,651$19,593-$29,244
Fees for Services Accounting-$24,877-$24,877
Insurance$8,501$13,553-$22,054
Occupancy$19,453--$19,453
Travel$7,715$4,424-$12,139
Information Technology$3,797$6,308-$10,105
Interest-$127-$127
Total Functional Expenses$896,838$328,883$34,097$1,259,818
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$72,936
Fundraising Gross Income$41,555
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$226,730$41,555$8,912$32,643
Total Events$226,730$41,555$72,936$-31,381
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Jonathan lipp, director, and susan lipp, director, are married.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Wisconsin historical society has the power to appoint a director on the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A draft of the 990 is reviewed by the finance committee in detail. After approval by the finance committee, the draft of the 990 is provided to all board members for discussion and approval to file with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Board review of comparable positions and approval.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Circus World Museum Foundation Inc
EIN
39-0968969
Phone
6083568341
Address
550 WATER STREET, BARABOO, WI 53913-2597

Signing Officer

Name
Joan Fordham
Title
Treasurer
Phone
6083568341
Signed
2018-10-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joan Fordham
Formed
1963
Legal Domicile
Wi
Voting Board Members
19
Independent Board Members
19
Employees
15
Volunteers
38

Preparer

Firm
Bdo USA Llp
Address
PO BOX 1764, MADISON, WI 53701
Preparer
Keith H Baumgartner
Phone
6088367500
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:

“Pension & post-retirement changes other than net periodic benefit cost -22,588.”

FORM 990, SCHEDULE A, PART I, LINE 11H(VII):

“The organization has a lease and management agreement with the state of wisconsin historical society to manage the circus world museum in baraboo, wisconsin. The agreement requires the organization to transfer to the wisconsin historical society title to all real and personal property acquired by the organization upon completion of payment, if any, except for certain vehicles and related equipment agreed to by the organization and the wisconsin historical society. The agreement was terminated on january 1, 2018.”

FORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE J AND K:

“The organization has a lease and management agreement with the state of wisconsin historical society to manage the circus world museum in baraboo, wisconsin. The agreement requires no rent or management fees.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART III, LINE 1A:

“And part iii, line 4: the collection consists of circus artifacts that are preserved and used for educational purposes. Circus world museum foundation, inc. Has a lease and management agreement with the state of wisconsin historical society to manage the circus world museum in baraboo, wisconsin. The agreement states that title to any artifact donations pass directly to the wisconsin historical society. Therefore, collections are not reflected on circus world museum foundation, inc's balance sheet or statement of revenue.”

PART V, LINE 4:

“The permanent endowments are restricted to library activities, historical wagon restoration, and operating activities. Principal from these endowments is invested and kept intact in perpetuity, while the income generated can be used by the organization.”

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$617,397
Liabilities
$542,136
Net assets
$75,261
Revenue
$1,150,508
Expenses
$1,259,818
Net income
-$109,310
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.60$0.55
2020Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$0.90$0.35$0.55$0.12$0.16$0.05
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.65$0.24$0.41$0.24$0.35$0.12
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.69$0.18$0.51$0.51$0.38$0.13
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.62$0.54$0.08$1.15$1.26$0.11
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.70$0.52$0.18$1.05$1.11$0.06
2015Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$0.71$0.49$0.23$1.26$1.21$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.70$0.54$0.17$1.34$1.34$0.00
2013Import issue. A filing source exists for this year, but detailed import did not complete cleanly.$0.79$0.57$0.22$1.27$1.38$0.11
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.87$0.66$0.21$1.28$1.26$0.02
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.85$0.60$0.25$1.54$1.27$0.27
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.95$0.92$0.03$1.16