To preserve and promote the traditional circus arts through education and entertainment.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $84k $91k |
Treasurer 10th to 25th percentile | $28k $30k |
Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $27k $30k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CIRCUS EDUCATION SPECIALISTS INC equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Held steady
from 2023
From $84k in 2023 to $84k in 2024.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 22%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 22% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Chair pay fell 28% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CIRCUS EDUCATION SPECIALISTS INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CIRCUS EDUCATION SPECIALISTS INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CIRCUS EDUCATION SPECIALISTS INC received $83,923 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CIRCUS EDUCATION SPECIALISTS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CIRCUS EDUCATION SPECIALISTS INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CIRCUS EDUCATION SPECIALISTS INC equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CIRCUS EDUCATION SPECIALISTS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CIRCUS EDUCATION SPECIALISTS INC reported $592k in total revenue and $551k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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