CIRCLE FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2009

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LASHAUN JACKSON

Phone

3129999360

Tax Period

2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

CIRCLE FOUNDATION, founded in 2009, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $7.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $5,038,005 Revenue: $34,907

INNOVATIONS HIGH SCHOOL IS A CAMPUS OF THE YOUTH CONNECTION CHARTER SCHOOL, FOCUSED ON ARTS INTEGRATED PROJECT-BASED LEARNING, WHICH PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDY IN A SMALL SCHOOL SETTING, FOR STUDENTS AGE 16-21. INNOVATIONS HIGH SCHOOL PRIMARILY WORKS WITH STUDENTS WHO HAVE HAD DIFFICULTIES IN A TRADITIONAL PUBLIC SCHOOL SETTING AND ARE AT RISK OF ACADEMIC FAILURE AND/OR DROPPING OUT.

Program 2

Expenses: $543,369

THE CIRCLE FOUNDATION BENTON HOUSE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES FREE FOOD TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE IN NEED. OUR VISION IS TO DUTIFULLY IMPACT HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY...

THE CIRCLE FOUNDATION BENTON HOUSE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES FREE FOOD TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE IN NEED. OUR VISION IS TO DUTIFULLY IMPACT HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY UNTIL THOSE NEEDS ARE ALLEVIATED. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND RESOURCES FOR THE COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICE, PARTNERSHIPS AND INNOVATION. WE WILL MODEL GOOD STEWARDSHIP IN OUR WORK WITH DIGNITY, EQUITY AND CONVENIENCE. WE ALSO OCCASIONALLY PROVIDE CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR THE COMMUNITY AS AVAILABLE THROUGH DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS.

Program 3

Expenses: $190,785

YS3 (DCFS) MENTORING PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND WORK RELATED SERVICES, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SKILLS THAT AT-RISK YOUTH NEED TO EARN A HIGH SCHOOL...

YS3 (DCFS) MENTORING PROGRAM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND WORK RELATED SERVICES, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SKILLS THAT AT-RISK YOUTH NEED TO EARN A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND TRANSITION TO EMPLOYMENT, COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,234,570

Program Service Revenue $34,907

Investment Income $141

Other Revenue $30,272

TOTAL REVENUE $7,299,890

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $3,459,003

Fundraising Expenses $8,442

Program Expenses $6,207,804

Other Expenses $3,652,945

TOTAL EXPENSES $7,111,948

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$7,299,890	$6,043,784	+0.2%
Expenses	$7,111,948	$6,418,586	+0.1%
Net Income	$187,942	$-374,802	-1.5%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✓ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$534,488

Total Directors