CIRCLE OF LIFE CONNECTION

EIN: 680496344 501(c)(3) Environment

ALBANY, CA

Total Revenue
$1,483,556
Total Expenses
$1,608,342
Total Assets
$1,013,803
Net Assets
$1,002,156
🔒

Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

Sign in with your work email to view Tuckman-Chang indicators

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
INA POCKRASS
Phone
5105452499
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

CIRCLE OF LIFE CONNECTION, founded in 2002, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 39% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

CIRCLE OF LIFE CONNECTION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CHARITABLE PROJECTS AND CAMPAIGNS WORKING TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE, JUST AND PEACEFUL WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,554,386

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM: CIRCLE OF LIFE CONNECTION PROVIDES LOW-COST FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, FUNDRAISING ADVISING, AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT TO MISSION-ALIGNED CHARITABLE PROJECTS. IN 2025, CIRCLE OF LIFE...

Read more

FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM: CIRCLE OF LIFE CONNECTION PROVIDES LOW-COST FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, FUNDRAISING ADVISING, AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT TO MISSION-ALIGNED CHARITABLE PROJECTS. IN 2025, CIRCLE OF LIFE SUPPORTED: FOODSHED COOPERATIVE, SOLIDARITY FARM, ARIF URBAN AGRARIAN COLLECTIVE, SEED STEWARDS, LAND & LIBERATION AND BLACK TO YOGA.

Program 2
Expenses: $38,773

ACTION SUPPORT PROGRAM: THE ACTION SUPPORT PROGRAM LEVERAGES THE PUBLIC NOTORIETY OF JULIA BUTTERFLY HILL AND PROVIDES ONGOING ADVOCACY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CAUSES.WE ENGAGE ONLINE...

Read more

ACTION SUPPORT PROGRAM: THE ACTION SUPPORT PROGRAM LEVERAGES THE PUBLIC NOTORIETY OF JULIA BUTTERFLY HILL AND PROVIDES ONGOING ADVOCACY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE CAUSES.WE ENGAGE ONLINE AND AT IN-PERSON AT EVENTS AND MUTUAL AID OPPORTUNITIES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO DIRECTLY SUPPORTS ALIGNED CHARITABLE PROJECTS VIA FUNDRAISING, PROGRAMMATIC, AND MARKETING SUPPORT. IN 2025, CIRCLE OF LIFE ALSO PARTNERED WITH THE TEAM BEHIND THE BROADWAY MUSICAL, REDWOOD, TO WIDELY PROMOTE THE MESSAGE THAT NATURE IS A SOURCE OF HEALING AND MUST BE PROTECTED.

🔒

Trantor Score

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

Sign in to view Trantor Score and financial metrics

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

Sign In — Free (10 views/day)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,402,169
Program Service Revenue $60,841
Investment Income $17,910
Other Revenue $2,636
TOTAL REVENUE $1,483,556

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,548,781
Salaries & Benefits $20,659
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,593,159
Other Expenses $38,902
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,608,342

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,483,556 $1,063,833 +0.4%
Expenses $1,608,342 $932,629 +0.7%
Net Income $-124,786 $131,204 -2.0%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
🔒

Financial Health Indicators

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

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

Sign in to view all financial metrics

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

Sign In

Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
8

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
4
$20,659
Total Directors
4
$20,659
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALISSA HAUSER SECRETARY AND MANAGING DIRECTOR 3.00
Officer Director
$20,659 $0 $20,659
INA POCKRASS BOARD CHAIR 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVY DAVIDSON TREASURER 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MILENA FRACCARI VICE CHAIR 0.25
Officer 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 $1,483,556 $1,608,342 $1,013,803 $-124,786
2024 $1,063,833 $932,629 $1,130,622 $131,204
2023 $1,781,870 $1,200,759 $1,006,505 $581,111
2022 $848,796 $688,928 $416,090 $159,868
2021 $858,957 $640,081 $255,321 $218,876
2020 $404,587 $395,923 $144,427 $8,664
Explore More Nonprofits
→Top 100 Nonprofits in California →Largest U.S. Nonprofits →Best Rated Nonprofits →Most Efficient Nonprofits

Compare CIRCLE OF LIFE CONNECTION with other nonprofits in California and across the country.

We Value Your Privacy
We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site traffic and improve your experience. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to our use of cookies for analytics and measurement.