named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
Aerials
Training in aerial silks, hoop, rope, and sling, building strength, flexibility, and technique for students of all experience levels.
Day Camps / After School
Immersive programs for children combining aerials, acrobatics, and circus arts to build strength, focus, and confidence in a supportive environment.
Drop-in Classes & Workshops
Flexible one-time classes and specialized workshops introducing circus arts to beginners and curious participants without long-term commitment.
Empowerment of Women & Girls
Programs fostering leadership, self-expression, and confidence for women and girls in a safe and inclusive circus environment.
Flying Trapeze
Instructional sessions teaching aerial tricks on a trapeze bar with safety harnesses and professional catchers, suitable for beginners to professionals.
Live Performance Opportunities
Performance experiences ranging from student showcases to professional productions, allowing participants to develop stage presence and teamwork.
STEaM & Physical Education
Programs integrating circus skills with science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics concepts to promote active learning and coordination.
Trampoline
Full-body workouts on Olympic-sized trampolines focusing on aerial awareness, coordination, and fitness, aligned with flying trapeze training.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Circus arts for fitness and wellnessOffers circus arts programming focused on fitness and wellness benefits, serving cross-discipline athletes, recreational groups, school and university athletic programs, gym members, and individuals seeking to establish or improve fitness habits.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- STEAM-based circus education programsDelivers educational programs that integrate circus skills with science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) concepts, using physical performance to teach academic principles.
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Women's Empowerment and Leadership Development 1 activity
- Women’s empowerment through circus artsRuns programs designed to empower women and girls by promoting leadership, self-expression, and confidence through circus arts training and performance.
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Summer Day Camp Programs 1 activity
- Youth circus camps and after-school programsOperates full-day circus camps and after-school programs for children, focusing on aerials, acrobatics, and other circus arts to foster physical development, creativity, and confidence.
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Uncategorized 6 activities
- Circus arts training for all skill levelsProvides ongoing training and high-level coaching in flying trapeze, aerial arts, and other circus disciplines—including aerial silks, aerial hoop, trampoline, acrobatics, and juggling—for individuals of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to professionals, in a safe and inclusive environment.
- Equity and access programs in circus artsOffers circus arts programming specifically designed for historically disenfranchised, socioeconomically disadvantaged, and underrepresented populations—including individuals with disabilities—who have traditionally lacked access to circus arts training.
- International and cross-regional circus instructionProvides trapeze and circus arts instruction and performance opportunities across multiple U.S. states and internationally in Australia, Sweden, and Costa Rica.
- Mascot-led youth engagement and workshopsUses mascot Cai to engage young students, lead workshops, host events, and inspire participation in circus arts such as trapeze, trampoline, acrobatics, and juggling, promoting joy, imagination, and inclusivity.
- Performance opportunities in circus artsProvides performance platforms for students and professionals through student showcases, community events, and professional productions, supporting artistic growth and public engagement.
- Professional development and training for circus artistsProvides advanced training and dedicated practice spaces for professional and semi-professional circus artists and aerialists to maintain and refine their skills.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$41K
Contributions & grants$41K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$10K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$32K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$32K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Adrian Pia — Board Member
- James Strong — Board Member
- Rita Pasarell — Board Member
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Austin Cabaret Theatre Partner — Stuart served as Producing Artistic Director for the organization for 24 years.
- Birdland Jazz Club Partner — Customer-facing venue in NYC where Darcy held management and staff trainer roles.
- Candid Network — Profiled on Candid (via GuideStar), indicating participation in a national nonprofit transparency and data network.
- Chioma Onyekwere Partner — Executive Director of Circus Arts International
- Christie Nadratowski Partner — Board member of Circus Arts International
- Circus Warehouse Partner — Stuart served as Flying Trapeze Program Director for the organization in New York City.
- Core Seven, Inc. Partner — Chioma is a Principal in Core Seven, Inc., a Full Project Lifecycle Applications Development and Management Consulting firm based in NYC.
- DAF Direct Partner — Partner platform enabling donations from Donor Advised Funds.
- DAF Direct Partner — Platform through which donors can contribute to Circus Arts International using donor-advised funds.
- DAFDirect Partner — Platform through which donors can make gifts from donor-advised funds to support Circus Arts International.
- Darcy Schacher Partner — Director of Operations and Marketing at Circus Arts International
- David Arthur Brown Partner — Board member of Circus Arts International
- Emily Shapiro Partner — Board member of Circus Arts International
- Hal Anderson Partner — General Manager and Director of Curriculum and Training at Circus Arts International
- Iridium Partner — Customer-facing venue in NYC where Darcy held management and staff trainer roles.
- James Strong Partner — Board member of Circus Arts International
- Macy’s Santaland Partner — Customer-facing holiday program in NYC where Darcy held management and staff trainer roles.
- New England Center for Circus Arts Partner — Stuart serves as resident Guest Artist/Instructor at the organization.
- Omega Institute Partner — Stuart served as director for Circus Night at the organization in New York.
- Rachel Connors Phillippe Partner — Board member of Circus Arts International
- Rutgers University Partner — Institution where Hal earned his degree and worked as lead Lab Assistant at the Free Electron Laser Lab.
- Stuart Moulton Partner — Director of Special Events and Performances at Circus Arts International
- TSNY Partner — Trapeze school where Hal began as a student and later became an instructor and staff member.
- Trapeze Austin Partner — Stuart served as showcase director for the organization in Texas.
- Trapeze School New York Partner — Organization where Darcy served in multiple upper management roles and as a coach.
- Trapeze School New York Partner — Stuart served as Senior Instructor at the organization.
- Travis Jones Partner — Board member of Circus Arts International
- U.S. Navy Government — Military branch in which Hal served as a nuclear plant operator and electronics technician.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts-Based Personal Empowerment 351 orgsmethodology: arts-for-personal-developmentBy engaging in circus arts training, participants develop self-efficacy and personal empowerment because mastering physically and emotionally challenging skills in a supportive environment reinforces confidence, resilience, and a growth mindset.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Inclusive Social Circus Model 351 orgsmethodology: social_circusBy using a non-competitive, arts-driven circus approach, we foster creativity, community connection, and wellness among marginalized youth because participatory, low-barrier artistic engagement builds trust, belonging, and personal agency.shared approach: Arts-Based Youth Empowerment →
- Equity Through Access to Circus Arts 305 orgsmethodology: equity-through-accessBy intentionally removing structural and perceived barriers—such as disability, socioeconomic status, and exclusionary norms—we expand participation in circus arts because equitable access enables historically disenfranchised individuals to engage, persist, and thrive in the community.shared approach: Art-Integrated Community Engagement →
- Experiential STEAM Learning Through Circus 305 orgsmethodology: experiential_steam_educationBy integrating circus skills with physical movement, we teach STEAM concepts because embodied, hands-on experiences make abstract principles in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math more intuitive and memorable, enhancing critical thinking and coordination.shared approach: Art-Integrated Community Engagement →