Circle Of Life Connections
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Albany, CA
- Founding
- 07/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 68-0496344
Organization Overview
Circle Of Life Connections, operating under the name Circle of Life, is located in Albany, CA. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Circle of Life 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, Circle of Life generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 44.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 32.0% per year over the past 4 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 2020, Circle of Life has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $2,820,084. 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
CIRCLE OF LIFE CONNECTION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO CHARITABLE PROJECTS AND CAMPAIGNS WORKING TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE, JUST AND PEACEFUL WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM: CIRCLE OF LIFE CONNECTION PROVIDES LOW-COST FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, FUNDRAISING ADVISING AND STRATEGIC SUPPORT TO FOUR MISSION-ALIGNED CHARITABLE PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS ARE: FOODSHED COOPERATIVE, SOLIDARITY FARM, SEED STEWARDS AND BLACK TO YOGA.
ACTION SUPPORT PROGRAM: THE ACTION SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDED ADVISING, FUNDRAISING, PROGRAMMATIC AND MARKETING SUPPORT TO CHARITABLE INITIATIVES INCLUDING: SOUTH CENTRAL FARM, AMAZON WATCH, SANCTUARY FOREST, AND THE NO AWAY PROGRAM SERVING UNHOUSED PEOPLE IN MARIN AND SONOMA COUNTIES; AS WELL AS ONGOING ADVOCACY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL JUSTICE INITIATIVES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alissa Hauser Treasurer And Managing Direct | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $14,556 |
Milena Fraccari Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Davy Davidson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Ina Pockrass Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,702,389 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,702,389 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $63,216 |
| Investment income | $13,576 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $2,549 |
| 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 | $1,781,870 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,160,194 |
| 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. | $14,556 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,489 |
| 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 | $4,420 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,739 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,219 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $311 |
| Information technology | $44 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,724 |
| Travel | $909 |
| 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 | $1,250 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,200,759 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $271,049 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $135,356 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $600,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $100 |
| 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 | $1,006,505 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,767 |
| 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 | $10,767 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $113,471 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $882,267 |
| 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 | $1,006,505 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Circle Of Life Connections has awarded $1,160,194 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BLACK OMED YOGA LLC PURPOSE: operating costs of charitable activities | $10,000 |
GOHYANG FARMS LLC PURPOSE: general operations and Seed Stewards | $442,263 |
FOOD SHED COOPERATIVE PURPOSE: Beginning farmer & farmworker training | $707,931 |