Circle Foundation
CIRCLE FOUNDATION IS AN INSTITUTION THAT FACILITATES INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, INSIGHTFUL GUIDANCE OPPORTUNITIES, AND DUTIFUL SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAMMING. THE FOUNDATION IS A NON-DISCRIMINATORY, NON-SECTARIAN AND …
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Visit www.circlefound.orgAbout Circle Foundation
Circle Foundation is a education organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $5.5 million. EIN: 264526707.
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Mission
Circle foundation is an institution that facilitates innovative educational experiences, inspirational leadership development, insightful guidance opportunities, and dutiful support service programming. The foundation is a non-discriminatory, non-sectarian and non-political organization that focuses on preserving and encouraging the heights of human potential, in order to contribute to the advancement of individual, group, and societal progress.
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· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Circle Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyCircle Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 264526707. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Circle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 264526707. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Circle Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Circle Foundation is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 17 N State St Fl 3, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Circle Foundation has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Circle Foundation is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Circle Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Circle Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Circle Foundation is a education organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $5.5 million. EIN: 264526707. Circle Foundation is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $7M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Circle Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Circle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 264526707, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CIRCLE FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (11)
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11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 31 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2009
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Circle Foundation
- What is Circle Foundation?
- Circle Foundation is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Chicago, United States. Circle Foundation is a education organization based in CHICAGO, United States. Annual revenue: $5.5 million. EIN: 264526707.
- When was Circle Foundation founded?
- Circle Foundation was founded in 2009.
- Who leads Circle Foundation?
- Lashaun Jackson serves as CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
- Where is Circle Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Circle Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Circle Foundation trustworthy?
- Circle Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Circle Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 264526707.
- What is Circle Foundation's website?
- https://www.circlefound.org