Circle of Life Foundation
Circle of Life Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Summerville, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $979 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $350.
Circle of Life Foundation at a glance
In short: Circle of Life Foundation gave $350 across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $116.667), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $350
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $117
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $979
- -54.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Circle of Life Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ebony Myers Hope Foundation ($150). Together the top 3 received $350.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $350.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ebony Myers Hope Foundation North Charleston, SC | Donation for Domestic Violence Awareness activities | $150 |
| Wadmalaw Island Community Center Wadmalaw Island, SC | Donation to recent graduates supported by the community center. | $100 |
| USC Educational Foundation Columbia, SC | Donation to the College of Social Work Field Education Fund to support gas stipends for students engaged in field education. | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $979 | $17,064 | $18,248 | $350 | 3 | $17,973 |
| 2024 | $2,163 | $57,520 | $55,357 | — | — | $55,357 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Circle of Life Foundation is led by Aaron White, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron White
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eugene White
Program Coordinator
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shekinah White
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Circle of Life Foundation
How much does Circle of Life Foundation give each year?
Circle of Life Foundation gave $350 across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Circle of Life Foundation's typical grant size?
Circle of Life Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $117, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Circle of Life Foundation give grants?
Circle of Life Foundation gives mostly in South Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Circle of Life Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Circle of Life Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Circle of Life Foundation?
Circle of Life Foundation reported $979 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $17K.
What is Circle of Life Foundation?
Circle of Life Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Summerville, SC. It holds $979 in total assets as of 2025.
What is Circle of Life Foundation's EIN?
Circle of Life Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3200966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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