International Jugglers' Association

International Jugglers' Association
AbbreviationIJA
Founded1947; 77 years ago (1947)
Type501(c)(3)[1]
16-1111652[1]
Legal statusNonprofit organization
PurposeTo enhance the art of juggling globally.[1]
Aslynne Howes[2]
Revenue (2019)
$211,458[1]
Expenses (2019)$192,731[1]
Volunteers (2019)
75[1]
Websitewww.juggle.org
Two-time Guinness World Record-holder Owen Morse joggling during the 1988 IJA festival

The International Jugglers' Association or IJA is the world's oldest and largest nonprofit circus organization, and is open to members worldwide. It was founded in the United States in 1947,[3] with the goal of providing, "an organization for jugglers that would provide meetings at regular intervals in an atmosphere of mutual friendship."[4] Although its focus lies on juggling, its programs also support other circus disciplines.[citation needed]

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Form 990: Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax". International Jugglers' Association. Internal Revenue Service. December 31, 2019.
  2. ^ "Board and Officers". International Jugglers' Association. Retrieved December 24, 2022.
  3. ^ "The Founding of the IJA". Juggler's World. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
  4. ^ "Juggle.org". International Jugglers' Association.