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Abbreviation | IJA |
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Founded | 1947 |
Type | 501(c)(3)[1] |
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Legal status | Nonprofit organization |
Purpose | To enhance the art of juggling globally.[1] |
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Revenue (2019) | $211,458[1] |
Expenses (2019) | $192,731[1] |
Volunteers (2019) | 75[1] |
Website | www |
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]