Circle of Love Foundation Inc
Circle of love is a non-profit non-denominational evangelical christian 501(c)3 organization that seeks to build the kingdom of god by reaching out in the love of christ to those who are in need. Offering free medical clinics in impoverished areas is the primary vehicle for ministry. At a free medical clinic, an individual has the opportunity to hear the gospel, receive quality medical care, presecription medications and a bible in his/her language. Circle of love seeks to bring about lasting changes through other programs such as church planting and building churches, orphanages, childrens' ministry, discipleship, microdevelopment, prison minsitry, and disaster relief.
Circle of Love Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Circle of Love Foundation Inc gave $14K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,910
- -74.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,910
- -74.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,910
- Total assets
- $60,672
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (100% 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 Love Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was New Hope for Guatamela ($14K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Circle of Love Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 75% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2025) to $95K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hope for Guatamela Berryville, AR | — | $13,910 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,672 | $382,461 | $380,459 | $13,910 | 1 |
| 2024 | $58,670 | $422,012 | $402,446 | $54,035 | 1 |
| 2023 | $39,104 | $430,500 | $481,240 | $95,435 | 3 |
| 2022 | $89,844 | $515,087 | $468,372 | $55,715 | 1 |
| 2021 | $43,129 | $332,193 | $336,321 | $77,380 | 1 |
| 2020 | $47,257 | $336,758 | $335,708 | $50,820 | 1 |
| 2019 | $46,207 | $470,214 | $453,150 | $49,740 | 1 |
About Circle of Love Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Circle of Love Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Rockford, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $61K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $14K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Circle of Love Foundation Inc is led by David S. Laib MD, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David S. Laib MD
Executive Director
Chairman of the Board → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Wiedemer Laib MD
President
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Linda Wing
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fiona Okoroji Rn Dnp
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Gause
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darryl Karney
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dena Koehler
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet Lei
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy C. Karney MD
Vice President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Peter Singh (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Amy Laib MD (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Judy Gause (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Fiona Okoroji (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Janet Lei Pharmd (2019–2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Love Foundation Inc
How much does Circle of Love Foundation Inc give each year?
Circle of Love Foundation Inc gave $14K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $54K across 1 grant.
How large is Circle of Love Foundation Inc?
Circle of Love Foundation Inc reported $61K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $382K.
What is Circle of Love Foundation Inc?
Circle of Love Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Rockford, IL. It holds $61K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Circle of Love Foundation Inc operate?
Circle of Love Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas, Illinois.
What is Circle of Love Foundation Inc's EIN?
Circle of Love Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4064032. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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