San Francisco, CA

Church of Clown

EIN 87-4230030

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts

Mission

To embolden people through community, teach resilience through humor, cultivate humility through service, and inspire joy. The organization advances education and development for innovative theatrical artists and contributes to the cultural life of San Francisco.

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

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About Church of Clown

Church of Clown is a San Francisco–based nonprofit arts organization that produces physical theater, clowning, and community performance while offering classes and training for all ages. It operates as a donor-facing 501(c)(3) organization (EIN 87-4230030) and positions clowning as a craft that builds connection, resilience, and civic joy.

In the last several years the organization has opened a dedicated performance and rehearsal venue, launched an annual FLOP Festival (running 2023–2025), hosted community events such as a Holy Fools Parade, and expanded education programs (workshops, youth circus, and pay-what-you-can performances) to increase access and civic engagement in the performing arts.

Notable achievements

501(c)(3) Recognition

Received formal tax-exempt status (EIN 87-4230030) and established itself as a registered nonprofit arts organization.

Launched FLOP Festival

Created and produced an annual multidisciplinary clown/physical-theater festival (FLOP Festival), growing it into a multi-day event presenting local and international artists.

Built a Local Performance Hub

Established a regular venue and program schedule offering classes, community performances, and outreach events that increased local access to physical-theater training and shows.

At a glance

Total assets: $8K
Annual revenue: $133K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 87-4230030
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: www.churchofclown.org
On Mahalo since: April 2026

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

Recognition

Featured in regional press coverage highlighting its role as a serious performing-arts organization that trains artists and stages community events.

FLOP Festival was named among notable local theater picks by a major San Francisco arts outlet for Fall 2024.

Listed on national charity/organization directories as an active 501(c)(3) arts nonprofit (publicly visible tax-filing activity reported).

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