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 12/2021, Circle of Life generated $859.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 45.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $640.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 27.1% per year over the past 2 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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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CIRCLE OF LIFE CONNECTION PROVIDED LOW-COST FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SUPPORT TO THREE MISSION-ALIGNED CHARITABLE PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS ARE: FOODSHED INC., SEED STEWARDS AND BLACK TO YOGA
ACTION SUPPORT PROGRAM: THE ACTION SUPPORT PROGRAM PROVIDES PRO-BONO WORKSHOPS, KEYNOTE SPEECHES, FUNDRAISING SUPPORT AND PROGRAM ADVISING TO A VARIETY OF MISSION-ALIGNED ORGANIZATIONS AND CAUSES ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alissa Hauser Treasurer And Managing Direct | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $8,993 |
Milena Fraccari Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Davy Davidson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Ina Pockrass Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $839,079 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $839,079 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $16,859 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $3,019 |
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 | $858,957 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $622,235 |
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. | $8,993 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,032 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,336 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,190 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $917 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,519 |
Travel | $506 |
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 | $640,081 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $66,370 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $186,500 |
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 | $2,451 |
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 | $255,321 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $560 |
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 | $560 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $254,761 |
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 | $255,321 |
Over the last fiscal year, Circle Of Life Connections has awarded $622,235 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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FOOD SHED INC PURPOSE: operations fruits vegetables | $495,000 |
SEED STEWARDS PURPOSE: general operations | $126,500 |
BLACK TO YOGA PURPOSE: operating costs of charitable activities | $735 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Circle Of Life Connections has recieved totaling $25,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA PURPOSE: LAND OR MARINE CONSERVATION, PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND/OR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | $244,757,583 | $95,601,203 |
Resources Legacy Fund Sacramento, CA | $131,343,495 | $84,084,998 |
Christensen Fund San Francisco, CA | $364,587,072 | $46,544,592 |
Earth Island Institute Inc Berkeley, CA | $22,402,365 | $16,760,146 |
River Partners Chico, CA | $23,560,844 | $15,926,609 |
Ecology Center Berkeley, CA | $7,185,570 | $13,640,615 |
Santa Catalina Island Conservancy Avalon, CA | $117,867,719 | $18,977,190 |
Elemental Excelerator Inc Honolulu, HI | $24,490,108 | $15,915,259 |
Sierra Foothill Conservancy Tr Mariposa, CA | $32,787,523 | $11,475,774 |
Island Conservation Santa Cruz, CA | $9,877,224 | $8,035,021 |
Pachamama Alliance San Francisco, CA | $3,900,327 | $8,257,728 |
Green Education Foundation San Jose, CA | $4,255,688 | $9,135,673 |