Circle Venture is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (J20) the organization is classified as: Employment Preparation & Procurement, under the broad grouping of Employment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Circle Venture employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Circle Venture 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 12/2022, Circle Venture generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2022, Circle Venture has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $192,000. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
A. CIRCLE THRIFT - OPERATE A THRIFT STORE THAT SELLS USED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS THAT WERE DONATED TO THE ORGANIZATION. PROVIDED CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS TO HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY OF FISHTOWN/EAST KENSINGTON IN PHILADELPHIA AT BELOW MARKET VALUE. PROVIDED JOB RETAIL TRAINING TO SEVERAL UNDEREMPLOYED ADULTS. PROVIDES GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Martha Grace Highest Compensated Employee | 40 | $55,000 | |
Megan Rosenbach Treasurer | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Lauren Smith Undersecretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Liz Martin Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Alison Wear Vice-Chair | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $10,449 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,449 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,094,133 |
Investment income | $416 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,104,998 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $256,653 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
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 | $459,456 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $68,891 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,000 |
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 | $8,688 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $58,936 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $7,890 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,319 |
Insurance | $26,059 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,030,453 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $807,561 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $1,454,471 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,262,032 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,258 |
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 | $1,349,170 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,353,428 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $908,604 |
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 | $2,262,032 |
Over the last fiscal year, Circle Venture has awarded $192,000 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
SIMPLEWAY PURPOSE: local donations | $10,000 |
KENSINGTON COMMUNITY FOOD CO-OP PURPOSE: local donations | $10,000 |
WOMEN AGAINST ABUSE PURPOSE: local donations | $5,000 |
ELOHEH INDIGENOUS CENTER FOR EARTH PURPOSE: local donations | $10,000 |
LUTHERAN SETTLEMENT HOUSE PURPOSE: local donations | $6,000 |
BKIND FAMILY SERVICES PURPOSE: local donations | $5,000 |