Nonprofit · EIN 87-4230030
CHURCH OF CLOWN
Tax-exempt · SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94134
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $202,462 | $199,823 | $2,639 | $10,755 | $0 | $10,755 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $133,435 | $150,697 | -$17,262 | $8,116 | $0 | $8,116 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $76,667
- Program service revenue
- $125,795
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $61,866
- Other salaries and wages
- $53,950
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $126,339
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $38,523
- Travel
- $331
- Program services (functional)
- $167,680
- Management and general (functional)
- $17,851
- Fundraising (functional)
- $14,292
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,116
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,755
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,755
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,755
- Gross receipts
- $202,462
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 120
- Year formed
- 2022
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Griffiths | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $61,866 |
| Ian Charnas | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| ME Francis | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Maia Deutche | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 1 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAN GRIFFITHS | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2400 BAY SHORE BLVD, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94134-2902
- In care of
- % SIERRA CAMILLE FAULKNER
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 523 Campbell Ave, San Francisco CA 94134
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Dan Griffiths, 523 Campbell Ave, San Francisco CA 94134
- Signed the 990
- Dan Griffiths, Executive Director
- Phone
- (415) 990-6336
- Website
- www.churchofclown.org
- Return prepared by
- Accounting Zebra
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 87-4230030 or by the name CHURCH OF CLOWN.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
Church of Clown's mission is to embolden humanity through community, teach resilience through humor, foster humility through service, and nurture inspiration through joy.
Program accomplishments
- Classes & Workshops: Church of Clown offers high-quality pedagogical training in the art of clown and physical performance. Core offerings include Clown 1 (basic elements of clown), Clown 2 (physical comedy), and Clown 3 (ensemble work), alongside various specialized workshops. In 2025, the organization delivered a total of 303 hours of instruction, supporting performers at all levels of development.Expenses $125,759 · revenue $85,434
- Theatre Productions & Nighttime Entertainment: Church of Clown is dedicated to keeping live theatre alive in San Francisco and supporting artists in their transition from student to professional performer. In 2025, the organization produced 31 original plays with multiple-day showings, resulting in 74 total performances featuring both local and touring artists. The organization also produced two festivals The Flop Festival and Tenfold Physique in addition to variety shows providing performers the opportunity to present works in progress. Church of Clown also maintains an in-house theatre company as a core component of its artistic programming.Expenses $25,152 · revenue $40,361
- Community Events: Church of Clown engages the broader San Francisco community through events that incorporate and uplift local businesses. In 2025, the organization hosted a total of 9 community events.Expenses $16,769
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 87-4230030
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2022
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,755
- Income (IRS master file)
- $202,462
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $202,462 | $199,823 | $10,755 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $133,435 | $150,697 | $8,116 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Dan Griffiths | January 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 87-4230030).
Questions about CHURCH OF CLOWN
- What is the EIN of CHURCH OF CLOWN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHURCH OF CLOWN is 87-4230030.
- Is CHURCH OF CLOWN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
- Are donations to CHURCH OF CLOWN tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHURCH OF CLOWN 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 CHURCH OF CLOWN due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHURCH OF CLOWN last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHURCH OF CLOWN?
- The 990-N for 2022 names Dan Griffiths.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHURCH OF CLOWN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,866 (Dan Griffiths, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does CHURCH OF CLOWN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $202,462, expenses of $199,823 and total assets of $10,755 at year end.
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