Nonprofit · EIN 36-4871844
CIRCUS UP INC
Tax-exempt · WATERTOWN, MA 02472
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $244,457 | $183,025 | $61,432 | $167,060 | $0 | $167,060 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $166,460 | $159,567 | $6,893 | $105,628 | – | $105,628 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $213,229
- of which government grants
- $19,900
- Program service revenue
- $29,920
- Investment income
- $1,308
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $12,249
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $26,693
- Other salaries and wages
- $98,057
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $132,319
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,246
- Occupancy
- $2,288
- Travel
- $1,582
- Depreciation
- $303
- Program services (functional)
- $146,090
- Management and general (functional)
- $31,654
- Fundraising (functional)
- $5,281
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $105,628
- Total assets, end of year
- $167,060
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $167,060
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $331
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $167,060
- Gross receipts
- $244,457
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 4
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH ABEL | CO-CHAIR/EXE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $26,693 |
| SARAH BLANK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SAM BRADLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EUNESS CIRINO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WAETIE-SANAA COOPER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| AYLA GAVINS | CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SHERI GUROCK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| SOPHIA HERSCU | CLERK Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| LISA THURAU-GRAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAH ABEL | CO-CHAIR/EXE | 20 | $23,325 |
| AYLA GAVINS | CO-CHAIR | 20 | $0 |
| SOPHIA HERSCU | CLERK | 5 | $0 |
| SHERI GUROCK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SARAH WHITMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| LISA THURAU-GRAY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| EUNESS CIRINO | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
| SAM BRADLEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 361 SCHOOL ST, WATERTOWN, MA 02472-1413
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LEAH ABEL, 361 SCHOOL STREET, WATERTOWN, MA 02472
- Signed the 990
- LEAH ABEL, CO-CHAIR/EXEC. DIR.
- Phone
- (917) 856-3733
- Return prepared by
- GONZALEZ AND ASSOCIATES PC
Mission
CIRCUS UP USES ARTS TO OVERCOME SOCIAL BARRIERS AND BUILD COMMUNITY WITH PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS, AND ABILITIES.
Program accomplishments
- INSTRUCTION (WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES): CIRCUS UP OFFERS FREE AND LOW-COST CIRCUS INSTRUCTION TO PEOPLE FROM UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES IN THE BOSTON AREA VIA CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS. APPROXIMATELY 350 YOUTH ARE REACHED FOR ONGOING OR SHORT-TERM CLASSES, AND APPROXIMATELY 1100 YOUTH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS VIA ONE TIME WORKSHOPS OR COMMUNITY EVENTS. PERFORMANCE: CIRCUS UP PROVIDES FREE OR LOW-COST CIRCUS PERFORMANCES FOR UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE BOSTON AREA, REACHING BETWEEN 2000-3000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS EACH YEAR.Expenses $146,090 · grants $12,249 · revenue $29,920
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-4871844
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Recreation and sports (N20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $167,060
- Income (IRS master file)
- $244,457
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $168,792 | $176,851 | $98,735 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about CIRCUS UP INC
- What is the EIN of CIRCUS UP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CIRCUS UP INC is 36-4871844.
- Is CIRCUS UP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to CIRCUS UP INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CIRCUS UP INC 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 CIRCUS UP INC 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 CIRCUS UP INC 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 CIRCUS UP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LEAH ABEL.
- Who are the officers and directors of CIRCUS UP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $26,693 (LEAH ABEL, CO-CHAIR/EXE).
- How much revenue does CIRCUS UP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $244,457, expenses of $183,025 and total assets of $167,060 at year end.
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