Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 08-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 07-31-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS LTD
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
ONE METROTECH CENTER NO 3RD FL
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BROOKLYN, NY11201
D Employer identification number

13-2906037
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 19,860,702
F Name and address of principal officer:
LYNN STIRRUP
ONE METROTECH CENTER NO 3RD FL
BROOKLYN,NY11201
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.BIGAPPLECIRCUS.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1977
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: 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.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 20
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 20
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 536
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 30
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,225,607
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -100,016
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 3,114,315 4,881,815
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 14,290,361 12,996,974
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 139,919 148,657
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,305,623 939,041
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 18,850,218 18,966,487
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 8,870,972 9,351,494
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet480,473    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 12,577,559 11,288,683
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 21,448,531 20,640,177
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -2,598,313 -1,673,690
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 6,488,797 5,870,617
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 6,153,421 7,179,647
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 335,376 -1,309,030
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: 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.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 12,435,976 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 12,159,499 )
CIRCUS PERFORMING UNITTHE PERFORMING UNIT OF THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS BRINGS THE ARTISTIC PRODUCTION-THE SHOW-TO MULTIPLE VENUES IN AN ANNUAL TOUR. THE PERFORMING UNIT COMPRISES THE PERFORMANCE FACILITY (THE BIG TOP TENT; CHAIR AND BLEACHER SEATING FOR UP TO 1,723; LIGHTING AND SOUND EQUIPMENT; AND SETS, COSTUMES, PROPS, 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/BEVERAGE AND SOUVENIRS, UNITS USED AS HOUSING FOR ANIMALS, AND FOR STORAGE, AMONG OTHERS. A STAFF OF MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE IS NECESSARY TO OPERATE THE PERFORMING UNIT, INCLUDING ARTISTS, OPERATIONS STAFF, AND ALL TECHNICAL PERSONNEL THAT ARE NECESSARY TO INSTALL, OPERATE, DISMANTLE, AND MOVE THE UNIT. THERE IS ALSO BOX OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF, I.E. PERSONNEL SUCH AS MANAGERS, USHERS, TICKET TAKERS, CONCESSIONAIRES, AND OTHERS SUFFICIENT, IN THE CIRCUS'S JUDGEMENT, TO PROVIDE CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR THE AUDIENCES THROUGHOUT THE TOUR.IN ADDITION TO ITS REGULAR PERFORMANCES (APPROXIMATELY 300 IN 2013-2014), THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS OF THE SENSES IS A SERIES OF PERFORMANCES, OFFERED IN THE TENT, FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HEARING-IMPAIRED, BLIND OR VISION-IMPAIRED, OR OTHERWISE DIFFERENTLY ABLED, WITH THEIR INSTITUTIONAL CAREGIVERS AND/OR WITH THEIR FAMILIES. THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS FOR ALL! PROGRAM PROVIDES DEEPLY DISCOUNTED OR FREE TICKETS TO THE SHOW FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND SENIORS WHO CANNOT AFFORD EVEN THE MODEST TICKET PRICES CHARGED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PARTICIPANTS ARE SELECTED FROM PUBLIC SCHOOLS WITH 70% OR HIGHER STUDENTS QUALIFYING FOR FEDERAL LUNCH PROGRAMS, AND WITH THE HELP OF OTHER NONPROFIT AGENCIES. CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND INDIVIDUALS PROVIDE FUNDING TO UNDERWRITE PART OR ALL OF THE TICKET COSTS. THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS IS COMMITTED TO MAKING ITS SHOW ACCESSIBLE TO THE BROADEST AUDIENCE POSSIBLE, REGARDLESS OF THEIR MEDICAL OR ECONOMIC CHALLENGES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,553,856 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 837,475 )
CLOWN CARETHE BIG APPLE CIRCUS CLOWN CARE PROGRAM SERVES CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR PROFESSIONAL CAREGIVERS IN 14 PEDIATRIC HOSPITALS NATIONWIDE. WHILE MEDICAL STAFF TREAT CHILDREN'S DISEASES, 70+ BIG APPLE CIRCUS "CLOWN DOCTORS" PARTNER WITH THEM TO TREAT "THE HEALTHY PART OF EACH CHILD" WITH LAUGHTER AS THE BEST MEDICINE. USING IMPROVISATION, MUSIC, JUGGLING, MAGIC, AND OTHER CIRCUS SKILLS, THE CLOWN DOCTORS MAKE MORE THAN 200,000 VISITS ANNUALLY. THEY WORK WITH PHYSICIANS, NURSES, AND CHILD LIFE STAFF TO PLOT THEIR ITINERARY EACH SHIFT, EACH DAY, YEAR-ROUND, CARING FOR FAMILIES RECEIVING 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.CLOWN CARE PROGRAMMING IS CURRENTLY OPERATING IN:" ATLANTA, GA: EGLESTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, HUGHES SPALDING, AND SCOTTISH-RITE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, (ALL PART OF CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA)" BALTIMORE, MD: JOHN HOPKINS CHILDREN'S CENTER" BOSTON, MA: BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL" CHICAGO, IL: LA RABIDA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL" LIVINGSTON, NJ: SAINT BARNABAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER" MIAMI, FL: MIAMI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL" NEW HAVEN, CT: YALE-NEW HAVEN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL" NEW YORK, NY: BRONX LEBANON HOSPITAL CENTER, HARLEM HOSPITAL, AND MEMORIAL SLOAN-KETTERING CANCER CENTER" PROVIDENCE, RI: HASBRO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL" WASHINGTON, DC: CHILDREN'S NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER A COMPLEMENT TO ITS PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL PROGRAM, THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS VAUDEVILLE CARAVAN PROGRAM BRINGS JOY AND LAUGHTER TO ELDERS IN RESIDENTIAL CARE. PROFESSIONAL PERFORMERS DRESS AS ICONIC ENTERTAINMENT CHARACTERS LIKE A COWGIRL OR AN ELVIS IMPERSONATOR, TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE AND EMPOWER ELDERS, AGAIN, USING IMPROVISATION, MUSIC, MAGIC, AND MORE. VAUDEVILLE CARAVAN IS CURRENTLY OPERATING IN EIGHT NURSING HOMES IN THE CHICAGO AREA, WITH PLANS FOR EXPANSION INTO OTHER MARKETS WHERE THE CIRCUS DELIVERS CLOWN CARE. CLOWN DOCTORS ARE ALSO CONTRACTED TO A NUMBER OF SUMMER CAMP FACILITIES, INCLUDING THE HOLE IN THE WALL GANG CAMP ESTABLISHED BY THE LATE ACTOR AND PHILANTHROPIST PAUL NEWMAN IN CONNECTICUT FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND OTHER TERMINAL ILLNESSES, AND A CAMP OPERATED BY CALVARY HOSPICE IN NEW YORK CITY, FOR CHILDREN/GRANDCHILDREN OF ITS PATIENTS. THE MISSION OF THE NONPROFIT BIG APPLE CIRCUS IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN ALL COMMUNITIES IT SERVES, WITH THE WONDER AND JOY OF CLASSIC CIRCUS ARTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE TENT, BOTH THROUGH PERFORMANCES IN THE BIG TOP AND THROUGH DEDICATED OUTREACH PROGRAMS IN HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, AND SCHOOLS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,604,163 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CIRCUS AFTER SCHOOL THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERS SEMESTER-LONG, 12-WEEK INSTRUCTIONAL UNITS ON SITE AT PUBLIC SCHOOL OR OTHER NONPROFIT PARTNER AGENCY'S FACILITIES. APPROXIMATELY 30 STUDENTS MEET TWICE WEEKLY, FOR TWO HOURS AFTER SCHOOL, WITH THREE CIRCUS ARTIST FACULTY ESPECIALLY TRAINED TO CARE FOR AND MOTIVATE CHILDREN AGES 9-14, ALONG WITH INTERNS AND OTHER TRAINEES. STUDENTS LEARN THE BASICS OF CIRCUS ARTS INCLUDING JUGGLING, STILTS, UNICYCLE, DIABLO, ACROBATICS, AND CLOWNING; SOME FACILITIES ALSO HAVE CAPACITY FOR AERIAL TRAINING. FOR THE FIRST FEW WEEKS, CHILDREN ARE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND PRACTICE A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT SKILLS; THEY THEN SELECT TWO IN WHICH THEY WILL PERFORM AT THE SEMESTER'S END, BEFORE AN AUDIENCE OF 100+ CLASSMATES, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND OTHER FRIENDS. CIRCUS AFTER SCHOOL PROVIDES CIRCUS ARTS TRAINING AS A MEANS OF PROVIDING INTENSE (BUT NOT COMPETITIVE) PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND TO ENHANCING STUDENTS' LIFE SKILLS: COOPERATION, TEAMWORK, GOAL SETTING, PERSEVERANCE, DISCIPLINE, COORDINATION, SELF-ESTEEM, AND POSITIVE THINKING. THE PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY BEING OFFERED IN NEW YORK CITY AT A PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE BRONX AND AT A COMMUNITY CENTER (SERVING MULTIPLE MIDDLE SCHOOLS) IN EAST HARLEM. PLANS ARE UNDERWAY TO EXPAND INTO OTHER NEW YORK CITY BOROUGHS, AND TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES IN OTHER NATIONAL MARKETS SERVED BY CLOWN CARE.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet17,593,995
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions).... Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II...
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II....................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
44
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
536
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
 
No
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
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Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
20
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
20
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
NY
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletPAUL BELANGER CFOONE METROTECH CENTER THIRD FLOORBROOKLYNNY11201 (646) 616-6809
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) RICHARD MAYBERRY........................................................................
CHAIRMAN
 4.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) RONNIE GROSS........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 4.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) JIMMY ZANKEL........................................................................
SECRETARY
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) ROBIN HENRY........................................................................
TREASURER
 4.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) IAN BAKER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) KIM LADOTA BOZZELLA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) MARY JANE BROCK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 4.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) AMY CHURGIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR UNTIL 6/5/14
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) SAMANTHA RUDIN EARLS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) PAUL GOLDENHEIM........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) PETER T GRAUER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) MATTHEW HILTZIK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) LINDA F VOGEL KAPLAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) VIRGINIA CHAMBERS KEIM........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) URSULA G LOWERRE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) SUSAN MAY-MCLEAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) PHIL RENSHAW-LEWIS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) DAVID ROCKWELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR UNTIL 3/5/14
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) MARK J SCHWARTZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR UNTIL 3/5/14
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) WENDY SIEGEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) DANIEL H STERN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) SUSAN SUTCLIFF........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) CHRIS WEARING........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) LYNN M STIRRUP........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		    X       217,057 0 19,535
(25) PAUL BELANGER........................................................................
CFO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       184,260 0 0
(26) GUILLAUME DUFRESNOY........................................................................
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		      X     193,052 0 17,375
(27) JJPEYTAVI........................................................................
VP MARKETING
 40.00
.......................   		      X     160,007 0 14,401
(28) WM WEISS........................................................................
VP DEVELOPMENT
 40.00
.......................   		        X   135,613 0 12,205
(29) PAUL BINDER........................................................................
FOUNDER/FORMER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		          X 100,000 0 12,175


1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 989,989 0 75,691
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet6
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
LINCOLN CENTERCENTERCHARGE70 LINCOLN CENTER PLAZANEW YORKNY10023 SITE RENTAL 557,207
AUDIENCEVIEW TICKETING425 ADELAIDE ST WEST 10TH FLTORONTOONTARIOCAM5V 3C1 TICKETING SERVICE 307,196
SITUATION INTERACTIVE1372 BROADWAYNEW YORKCA10018 MARKETING 277,186
KARLS EVENT SERVICE55 MONTGOMERY STREETBELLEVUENJ07109 MARKETING 213,025
ATLANTIC MOTION PICTURES527 EAST 84TH STREET 4TH FLNEW YORKNY10028 ADVERTISING 212,362
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet15
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 587,464
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 470,792
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		3,823,559
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 4,881,815
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PERFORMING INCOME 711190 12,074,865 10,933,892 1,140,973  
b CLOWN CARE 711190 837,475 837,475    
c CIRCUS TO GO 711190 84,634   84,634  
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 12,996,974
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 67,460     67,460
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 260,314  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 179,117  
c Gain or (loss) 81,197  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 81,197     81,197
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 587,464
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 29,575
b Less: direct expenses ...b 142,949
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -113,374   -113,374
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 1,538,912
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 572,149
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 966,763     966,763
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 711190 85,652     85,652
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 85,652
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 18,966,487 11,771,367 1,225,607 1,087,698
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 917,283 767,255 101,340 48,688
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 102,460 85,842 11,229 5,389
7 Other salaries and wages 6,650,515 5,543,845 747,239 359,431
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 921,337 807,168 77,475 36,694
10 Payroll taxes ........... 759,899 665,730 63,898 30,271
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 24,775   24,775  
c Accounting ........... 55,000   55,000  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 12,664   12,664  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 2,468,468 2,172,212 296,256  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 3,386,347 2,851,375 534,972  
13 Office expenses ....... 331,408 225,177 106,231  
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 1,170,520 1,024,445 146,075  
17 Travel ............ 1,075,005 1,033,239 41,766  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 164,256   164,256  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 536,955 510,107 26,848  
23 Insurance .............. 320,550 238,533 82,017  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a EQUIPMENT RENTAL/REPAIR 1,152,347 1,131,885 20,462  
b PRODUCTION 411,509 411,509    
c CIRCUS TO GO EXPENSES 107,873 107,873    
d
e All other expenses 71,006 17,800 53,206  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 20,640,177 17,593,995 2,565,709 480,473
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 411,669 1 53,573
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 241,185 2 175,593
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 7,500 3 258,995
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 15,161 4 31,151
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 62,944 8 26,770
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 261,792 9 365,129
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 17,396,764
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 13,436,839 4,470,698 10c 3,959,925
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 907,082 11 903,439
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 105,126 12 90,402
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 5,640 15 5,640
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 6,488,797 16 5,870,617
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 3,100,765 17 3,979,531
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 925,214 19 1,146,240
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 2,127,442 23 2,053,876
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 6,153,421 26 7,179,647
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. -2,931,485 27 -5,517,734
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 598,000 28 1,591,757
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 2,668,861 29 2,616,947
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 335,376 33 -1,309,030
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 6,488,797 34 5,870,617
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
18,966,487
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
20,640,177
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-1,673,690
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
335,376
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
29,284
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
-1,309,030
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS LTD
 
Employer identification number

13-2906037
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 4,222,291 6,971,437 3,445,479 3,114,315 4,881,815 22,635,337
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 13,987,853 11,787,035 13,430,543 13,072,125 11,771,367 64,048,923
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. 2,040,891 1,817,747 1,960,986 2,081,912 1,538,912 9,440,448
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 20,251,035 20,576,219 18,837,008 18,268,352 18,192,094 96,124,708
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 488,948 1,113,590 334,300 560,488 1,240,190 3,737,516
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.     809,966 196,598 433,644 1,440,208
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 488,948 1,113,590 1,144,266 757,086 1,673,834 5,177,724
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 90,946,984
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 20,251,035 20,576,219 18,837,008 18,268,352 18,192,094 96,124,708
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 3,165 37,607 73,645 151,706 67,460 333,583
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. 35,680 193,949 105,065 1,293,661 1,225,607 2,853,962
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 38,845 231,556 178,710 1,445,367 1,293,067 3,187,545
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) .. 89,419 215,045 92,765   85,652 482,881
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 20,379,299 21,022,820 19,108,483 19,713,719 19,570,813 99,795,134
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
91.130 %
16
16
95.510 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
3.190 %
18
18
0.330 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS LTD
 
Employer identification number

13-2906037
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS LTD
  		Employer identification number

13-2906037
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS LTD
  		Employer identification number

13-2906037
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS LTD
  		Employer identification number

13-2906037
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS LTD
 
Employer identification number

13-2906037
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 1,118,861 1,123,189 1,125,771 1,193,378 1,697,895
b Contributions ........         1,000,000
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -51,914 -4,328 -2,582 116,484 -4,517
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		      -184,091 1,500,000
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 1,066,947 1,118,861 1,123,189 1,125,771 1,193,378
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   373,787 373,787
b Buildings ................   3,438,017 2,726,335 711,682
c Leasehold improvements ............   1,118,367 882,800 235,567
d Equipment ................   7,923,909 6,260,223 1,663,686
e Other .................   4,542,684 3,567,481 975,203
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 3,959,925
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2013
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 18,875,234
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 29,284
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 29,284
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 18,845,950
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 12,664
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 107,873
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 120,537
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 18,966,487
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 20,519,640
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 20,519,640
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 12,664
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 107,873
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 120,537
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 20,640,177
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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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.
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 2011.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CIRCUS TO GO EXPENSES 107,873.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CIRCUS TO GO EXPENSES 107,873.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS LTD
 
Employer identification number

13-2906037
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

FALL GALA
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 617,039     617,039
2 Less: Contributions . . 587,464     587,464
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		29,575     29,575
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . 8,479     8,479
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . 107,309     107,309
8 Entertainment . . . 3,479     3,479
9 Other direct expenses . 23,682     23,682
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 142,949
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow -113,374
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
%
%
%
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS LTD
 
Employer identification number

13-2906037
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)LYNN M STIRRUPEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 217,057
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		19,535
0 		236,592
0 		0
0
(2)PAUL BELANGERCFO (i)
(ii)		 184,260
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		184,260
0 		0
0
(3)GUILLAUME DUFRESNOYARTISTIC DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 193,052
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		17,375
0 		210,427
0 		0
0
(4)JJPEYTAVIVP MARKETING (i)
(ii)		 160,007
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		14,401
0 		174,408
0 		0
0
(5)PAUL BINDERFOUNDER/FORMER ARTISTIC DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 100,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		12,175
0 		112,175
0 		0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS LTD
 
Employer identification number

13-2906037
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE 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 TWO COMMITTEES' REVIEWS ARE RECORDED IN RESPECTIVE COMMITTEE MINUTES. THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE PRESIDENT, AND THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD WILL REPORT THE RESPECTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVALS AND ANY RELEVANT FINDINGS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE FULL BOARD'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 15 THE BIG APPLE CIRCUS HAS USED A NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT CONSULTING FIRM TO SELECT CEO LEVEL CANDIDATES AND FACILITATE THE HIRING PROCESS. THE FIRM CONDUCTED A MARKET ANALYSIS TO DEVELOP RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION BASED UPON THEIR RESEARCH. WHEN CANDIDATES EMERGED FROM THE SELECTION PROCESS, INCLUDING BOARD INTERVIEWS, THE CONSULTING GROUP PRESENTS THE CANDIDATES' RESUMES AND COMPENSATION GUIDELINES TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW, DISCUSSION, AND APPROVAL. THE COMMITTEE'S DELIBERATIONS, DISCUSSION, AND DECISION ARE DOCUMENTED IN COMMITTEE MINUTES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST PERFORMED IN MAY, 2012, TO FINALIZE THE EMPLOYMENT AND COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO ASSUMED HER POSITION ON JULY 16, 2012. NO CHANGES TO THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION WERE MADE IN FY 2013-2014. TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR OTHER SENIOR STAFF, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS INFORMATION FROM THE GUIDE STAR NATIONAL COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND THE ERI NONPROFIT COMPARABLES ASSESSOR, AS WELL AS DRAWING ON THE CIRCUS'S STAFFING HISTORY AND BOARD MEMBERS' FAMILIARITY WITH OTHER NONPROFITS.
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 IX, LINE 11G OUTSIDE SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,172,212. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 296,256. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,468,468.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: AUDIT OVERSIGHT THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT, PREPARATION OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PROCESS EMPLOYED IN THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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