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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