Letter from our Treasurer and 2015 Financials
Letter from our Treasurer and 2015 Financials
Financial Statement
Pre-audit figures
OPERATING REVENUES |
Ticket Sales & Handling Fees |
$ 1,237,077 |
Total Contributions |
358,670 |
Sponsorships( Shows, TSR, Bart Bus, Tours) |
$ 191,439 |
Individual Donations |
106,389 |
Grants |
42,504 |
Keepers of the Magic Raffle |
10,752 |
Big TAP ChautauquaFest( Net Income) |
7,586 |
Big Top Gift Shop |
85,356 |
Projects, Advertising, Interest, Misc. |
32,781 |
Touring |
30,577 |
Total Operating Income |
$ 1,744,460 |
OPERATING EXPENSES |
Total Programming Expenses |
$ 1,098,332 |
Big Top Summer Series |
$ 1,028,002 |
BTC / BCO Tours |
35,027 |
Tent Show Radio( TSR) |
35,303 |
Office & Organization |
218,647 |
Publicity & Marketing |
90,412 |
Development |
74,343 |
Tent & Grounds |
66,379 |
Big Top Gift Shop |
60,572 |
Management / Administration |
50,240 |
Depreciation |
40,000 |
Total Operating Expense |
$ 1,698,925 |
Net Profit /( Loss) |
$ 45,535 |
Other Revenues and Expenses |
KEEPERS Donations |
$ 127,680 |
Restricted Canvas Fees |
49,567 |
Miscellaneous Income |
470 |
Box Office Software-Balance |
( 29,221) |
KEEPERS Expenses |
( 27,763) |
Major Purchases( computer, projector, van, merch tent) |
( 24,316) |
Total Other Revenues & Expenses |
$ 96,417 |
This year, Big Top Chautauqua hosted another stellar show season which garnered a high level of patron support. Ticket sales combined with the support and generosity of our donors, season and show sponsors, and the newly-formed KEEPERS group, all helped to keep Big Top on solid financial footing.
We thank you for being part of the very fabric of Big Top: those that care about our beautiful big blue tent and what it represents, and those who actively support us so we can continue providing inspiration and enrichment. It is difficult to convey our gratitude with a simple Thank You but please know our appreciation is enormous and sincere.
Big Top Chautauqua will continue with its high level of performances, attentive service and effective fiscal planning. Our future is bright and we look forward to continuing this exciting journey with you.
With sincere thanks,
Therene Gazdik Board Treasurer
2015 Operating Revenues 71 % Ticket Sales & Handling Fees 11 % Sponsorships 6 % Individual Donations 5 % Big Top Gift Shop 2 % Grants 2 % Projects, Advertising, Misc., Interest 2 % Touring 1 % Keepers of the Magic Raffle < 1 % Big TAP ChautauquaFest
2015 Operating Expenses 65 % Programming 13 % Office & Organization 5 % Publicity & Marketing 4 % Development 4 % Tent & Grounds 4 % Big Top Gift Shop 3 % Managment / Administration 2 % Depreciation
Did you know? Mt Ashwabay owns and operates the food & bar concessions. All proceeds benefit the Ashwabay Outdoor Educational Foundation.
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