Saint Paul, MN

CIRCUS OF THE STAR (doing business as Circus Juventas)

EIN 41-1856160

Education & Youth Development Youth Arts & Creative Learning Children & youth

Mission

A performing arts circus school for youth dedicated to inspiring artistry and self-confidence through a multi-cultural circus arts experience.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About CIRCUS OF THE STAR (doing business as Circus Juventas)

Founded in 1994 (originally as Circus of the Star), Circus Juventas is a nonprofit youth performing-arts circus school based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The organization trains young people in circus arts, produces full-length themed productions under its Big Top, and offers year-round classes, camps, and community programming.

Circus Juventas remains actively operating and donor-facing: it continues to produce seasonal big-top performances and run class sessions and summer camps (site listings and session guides active through 2026), partners with local foundations and community groups for program support, and has a multi-decade record of serving youth across the Twin Cities area.

Notable achievements

Established youth circus school (1994)

Founded in 1994, the organization has delivered youth circus training and public productions for more than three decades, building sustained enrollment and community presence in the Twin Cities.

Permanent Big Top facility

Completed a permanent Big Top facility on Highland Park parkland (opened in 2001), creating a year-round home for classes, performances, and community events.

Consistently produced large-scale themed productions

Produces annual full-length, themed big-top productions that combine youth performance and professional production values, attracting sizable local audiences and repeated press attention.

At a glance

Total assets: $4.2M
Annual revenue: $4.1M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1856160
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Website: circusjuventas.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Rated on national charity evaluator platforms (listed under EIN 41-1856160) and publicly registered as a 501(c)(3) operating arts education programs.

Regularly reviewed and favorably covered by local media and arts outlets, with critics noting professional-level skill and strong production values for youth performers.

Recipient of local philanthropic support and grants from community foundations and corporate foundations, reflecting institutional funder confidence in its programs.

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