CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INCClosed
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This organization closed in 2021. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
AI Summary
CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives related to circus arts and cultural heritage. With a total of $292.7K in grants paid in 2021, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model, making grants by invitation only and not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
OPERATES THE HISTORIC RINGLING BROS SITE AND OFFERS EDUCATIONAL, HISTORIC AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS.
Cause Areas
1
Museums
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
$292.7K
51%
STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN
$285K
49%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC?
No. CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC give?
CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $235 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2021, CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $293 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2021, CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include WISCONSIN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC and STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WISCONSIN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC?
CIRCUS WORLD MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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