Nonprofit · EIN 20-0300045
SCHOOL OF ACROBATICS & NEW CIRCUS ARTS
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98108
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,023,803 | $2,948,181 | $75,622 | $197,086 | $105,261 | $91,825 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,016,805 | $3,147,243 | -$130,438 | $218,469 | $133,632 | $84,837 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,825,265 | $2,875,344 | -$50,079 | $349,582 | $135,945 | $213,637 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $421,602
- Program service revenue
- $2,524,655
- Investment income
- $57
- Net income from fundraising events
- $39,001
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $794
- Other revenue
- $77,489
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $161,473
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $120,360
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,508,821
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,765,552
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $179
- Accounting fees
- $21,135
- Occupancy
- $534,101
- Travel
- $797
- Depreciation
- $9,182
- Program services (functional)
- $2,335,644
- Management and general (functional)
- $438,601
- Fundraising (functional)
- $173,936
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $218,469
- Total assets, end of year
- $197,086
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $105,261
- Net assets, end of year
- $91,825
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,500
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $91,825
- Gross unrelated business income
- $794
- Gross receipts
- $3,046,718
- Employees
- 127
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- WA
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Nehmer | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $120,360 |
| Julia Schoemig | Board Liaison Trustee or director | 30 | $47,258 |
| Monique Burton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dylan Forbes | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Octavia Graham | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Claudia Kirkland | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Melinda Kliegman | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tyler McSilva | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| James Neuberger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alicia Radford | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Aaron Rosler | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kevin Ruddell | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Beverly Sobelman | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RACHEL NEHMER | ED APR-DEC Officer | 40 | $105,675 |
| JOSEPH HAMPSON | ED JAN-MAR Officer | 40 | $40,210 |
| KEVIN RUDDELL | President Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| VELIBOR PERIC | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| ALICIA RADFORD | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| DYLAN FORBES | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MONIQUE BURTON | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA KIRKLAND | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| TYLER McSILVA | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| FRANK MWINE | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ANGELA JEWETT | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHELSEY REA | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CHRIS HOWLETT | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH HAMPSON | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $128,239 |
| CHELSEY JOHANNSEN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| KEVIN RUDDELL | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| ANGELA JEWETT | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| VELIBOR PERIC | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CLAUDIA KIRKLAND | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER HOWLETT | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| FRANCIS MWINE | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| DYLAN FORBES | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| MONIQUE BURTON | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 674 S ORCAS ST, SEATTLE, WA 98108-2624
- In care of
- % RACHEL NEHMER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Claudia Kirkland, 674 S Orcas St, Seattle, WA 98108
- Signed the 990
- Claudia Kirkland, Secretary
- Phone
- (206) 652-4433
- Website
- www.sancaseattle.org
Mission
SANCAs mission is to improve the mental, physical, and emotional health of children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities by engaging them in the joyous creativity of acrobatics and circus arts.
Program accomplishments
- Through CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, SANCA serves nearly 800 students per week. We provide youth and adults aged 2-99 with a non-gendered, non-competitive, creative, social and fun environment for physical activity. Classes are offered from beginner to advanced levels in disciplines like unicycle, handstands, tumbling, trampoline, aerial arts (trapeze, fabric, lyra, rope), flying trapeze, partner acrobatics, and more. We are committed to making circus accessible by providing tuition scholarships based on self-reported need. In 2025, 261 individuals were awarded scholarships totalling $161,473.Expenses $2,137,271 · grants $161,473 · revenue $2,292,239
- Sharing the joy of circus included a number of SHOWS in 2025. Our public performances included a series of cabarets highlighting staff and local artists; a Halloween show featuring professional artists from the region and beyond; and student shows like Protege, for dedicated advanced performers 16+, and SASS, the annual community showcase. In total, 134 students performed for nearly 3,800 audience members. 175 sliding scale or free tickets were provided to expand access to circus arts performance.Expenses $102,498 · revenue $180,201
- SANCAs YOUTH PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS served 45 students from ages 5-18 across five troupes: Stratus Circus, Nimbus Circus, Cirrus Circus, Celestial Circus, and Synapse Circus. These programs give youth the opportunity to develop performance skills in a variety of circus disciplines as well as develop strong social bonds with their peers. Participants had myriad opportunities to perform throughout the year, including at an original show devised by students as well as regional events and festivals, including SANCAs annual gala.Expenses $95,875 · revenue $100,864
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0300045
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $197,086
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,046,718
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,023,803 | $2,948,181 | $197,086 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,016,805 | $3,147,243 | $218,469 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,825,265 | $2,875,344 | $349,582 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,384,623 | $1,631,763 | $374,517 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0300045).
Questions about SCHOOL OF ACROBATICS & NEW CIRCUS ARTS
- What is the EIN of SCHOOL OF ACROBATICS & NEW CIRCUS ARTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SCHOOL OF ACROBATICS & NEW CIRCUS ARTS is 20-0300045.
- Is SCHOOL OF ACROBATICS & NEW CIRCUS ARTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to SCHOOL OF ACROBATICS & NEW CIRCUS ARTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SCHOOL OF ACROBATICS & NEW CIRCUS ARTS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SCHOOL OF ACROBATICS & NEW CIRCUS ARTS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SCHOOL OF ACROBATICS & NEW CIRCUS ARTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SCHOOL OF ACROBATICS & NEW CIRCUS ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Claudia Kirkland.
- Who are the officers and directors of SCHOOL OF ACROBATICS & NEW CIRCUS ARTS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,360 (Rachel Nehmer, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does SCHOOL OF ACROBATICS & NEW CIRCUS ARTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,023,803, expenses of $2,948,181 and total assets of $197,086 at year end.
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