C I R C L E (EIN 472199655) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2016

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Carla Mestas

Phone

3036699782

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

C I R C L E, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $252K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $282K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

Facilitate connections between inclusive, responsive communities who are leading education. CIRCLE creates, implements and supports sustainability and partnerships for individuals and organizations committed to equity and inclusiveness.

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $183,045

Program Service Revenue $68,665

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $251,710

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $157,628

Fundraising Expenses $15,896

Program Expenses $224,476

Other Expenses $124,303

TOTAL EXPENSES $281,931

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$251,710	$330,568	-0.2%
Expenses	$281,931	$332,445	-0.2%
Net Income	$-30,221	$-1,877	+15.1%

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

Total Directors

$43,601

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Carla Mestas	Executive Director and Founder	60	Director	$43,601	$0	$43,601
Dr Nicole Sager PhD	Scribe Secretary	0.25	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Nicki Gonzales PhD	Board President and Chair	0.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Citlaly Fierro	Board Trustee	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Ms Shreka Thomas	Board Treasurer	0.5	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dr Tania Hogan	Board Trustee	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0
Elena Mendoza	Board Trustee	0.25	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$251,710	$281,931	$145,247	$-30,221
2024	$330,568	$332,445	$175,468	$-1,877
2023	$341,869	$427,804	$177,546	$-85,935
2022	$310,213	$272,021	$258,971	$38,192
2021	$364,912	$185,457	$220,781	$179,455
2019	$202,376	$216,389	$13,299	$-14,013

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