Circle of Life Connection
Circle of Life Connection provides support to charitable projects and campaigns working towards a more sustainable, just and peaceful world.
Circle of Life Connection at a glance
In short: Circle of Life Connection gave $1.5M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $300K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,498,777
- +68.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $299,755
- +34.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $1,013,803
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Circle of Life Connection funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Shed Cooperative Inc ($914K). Together the top 5 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 18 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Circle of Life Connection gives
- Giving grew 130% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $385K (2020) to $1.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Shed Cooperative Inc San Diego, CA | Establishment of Climate Smart Commodit | $914,374 |
| Gohyang Farms LLC Sebastopol, CA | Charitable Activities of Seed Stewards | $324,770 |
| Land & Liberation Marietta, GA | Charitable Activities of Land Liberati | $200,000 |
| Arif Urban Agrarian Collective Inc San Diego, CA | Operating Costs of Charitable Activities | $47,008 |
| Black Omed Yoga LLC Oakland, CA | Operating Costs of Charitable Activities | $12,625 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,013,803 | $1,483,556 | $1,608,342 | $1,498,777 | 5 | $17,910 |
| 2024 | $1,130,622 | $1,063,833 | $932,629 | $889,675 | 4 | $25,933 |
| 2023 | $1,006,505 | $1,781,870 | $1,200,759 | $1,160,194 | 3 | $13,576 |
| 2022 | $416,090 | $848,796 | $688,928 | $652,255 | 3 | — |
| 2021 | $255,321 | $858,957 | $640,081 | $622,235 | 3 | — |
| 2020 | $144,427 | $404,587 | $395,923 | $385,400 | 3 | — |
About Circle of Life Connection
Based on IRS filings
Circle of Life Connection is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Albany, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Circle of Life Connection is led by Ina Pockrass, Board Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ina Pockrass
Board Chair
President → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alissa Hauser
Secretary & Managing Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Managing Director, 2021
Treasurer & Managing Director → Secretary & Managing Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $21K (2025)
Davy Davidson
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Milena Fraccari
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to Alissa Hauser (Secretary and Managing Director).
Frequently asked questions about Circle of Life Connection
How much does Circle of Life Connection give each year?
Circle of Life Connection gave $1.5M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $890K across 4 grants.
What is Circle of Life Connection's typical grant size?
Circle of Life Connection's median grant in 2025 was $200,000, and its average grant was $299,755, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Circle of Life Connection give grants?
Circle of Life Connection gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Circle of Life Connection give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Circle of Life Connection's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Circle of Life Connection's largest grantees?
Circle of Life Connection's largest 2025 grantees include Food Shed Cooperative Inc ($914,374), Gohyang Farms LLC ($324,770) and Land & Liberation ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Circle of Life Connection?
Circle of Life Connection reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Circle of Life Connection?
Circle of Life Connection is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Albany, CA. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Circle of Life Connection's EIN?
Circle of Life Connection's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0496344. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 31, 2026)
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