The Giving Circle
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Founding
- 04/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 04-3484211
Organization Overview
The Giving Circle is located in Boston, MA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Giving Circle is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Giving Circle generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.4% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Giving Circle has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $280,623. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GIVING CIRCLE RESPONDS TO AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE FOR SHORT-TERM IMMEDIATE NEEDS OF THOSE IN THE SUFFOLK FAMILY, PROVIDING HOPE FOR THOSE IN NEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED. FUNDED BY EMPLOYEES PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS AND GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP DOLLARS, THE GIVING CIRCLE OFFSETS THE COSTS OF MEDICAL CRISES, CATASTROPHIC NATURAL EVENTS AND HOME EMERGENCIES WHEN UNEXPECTED TRAGEDY STRIKES OUR COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS. THE ORGANIZATION HELPED 127 INDIVIDUALS IN NEED DURING THE YEAR, WITH PAYMENTS TOTALING $1,408,235.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anthony Bartolotta Trustee | Trustee | 0.29 | $0 |
Andrew Canniff Trustee (until April 2023) | Trustee | 0.29 | $0 |
Jacob Hafensteiner Trustee | Trustee | 0.29 | $0 |
Rachel Kirby Trustee | Trustee | 0.48 | $0 |
John Mckernan Trustee | Trustee | 0.29 | $0 |
Rob Rogers Trustee | Trustee | 0.29 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $1,746,072 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $377,969 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,124,041 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$666,854 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $26,543 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,483,730 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,408,235 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,667 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,606 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $974 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,448,482 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,809,414 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,834,414 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,326 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $29,326 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,805,088 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,834,414 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Giving Circle has awarded $47,129 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ANDOVER FIRE DEPARMENT PURPOSE: FIRE CHIEF TRALIER AFTER COLUMBIA GAS EXPLOSIONS | $6,587 |
WONDERFUND PURPOSE: HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE PROVIDING CHILDREN INVOLVED IN DCF GIFTS TO OPEN HOLIDAY SEASON | $40,542 |