Circular Philadelphia
To study, support, and promote circular economy principles and markets and to educate the public on the circular economy.
Circular Philadelphia at a glance
In short: Circular Philadelphia gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,025
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $16,025
- Median grant
- $16,025
- Total assets
- $56,256
- -63.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Circular Philadelphia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trash Academy ($16K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trash Academy Philadelphia, PA | Program Funding | $16,025 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $56,256 | $115,752 | $212,389 | $16,025 | 1 |
| 2024 | $152,893 | $205,891 | $153,796 | — | — |
| 2023 | $100,798 | $173,164 | $88,385 | — | — |
| 2022 | $16,019 | $29,604 | $13,585 | — | — |
About Circular Philadelphia
Based on IRS filings
Circular Philadelphia is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $56K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Circular Philadelphia is led by Candice Lawton, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 3 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Candice Lawton
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$23K (2025)
Mike Tannenbaum
President
Board Memebr → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicolas Esposito
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$6K (2022) → $13K (2025)
Samantha Wittchen
Treasurer
President → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $40K (2025)
Dennis Wilson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Hartley
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Anthony
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tajah Patel
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Main
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Friedman
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Paymaster
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zoe Davis
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Aminata Calhoun (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Hancher (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lauren Shifman (2022–2024) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $40K, to Samantha Wittchen (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Circular Philadelphia
How much does Circular Philadelphia give each year?
Circular Philadelphia gave $16K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Circular Philadelphia?
Circular Philadelphia reported $56K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $116K.
What is Circular Philadelphia?
Circular Philadelphia is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $56K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Circular Philadelphia operate?
Circular Philadelphia has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Circular Philadelphia's EIN?
Circular Philadelphia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2780678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 16, 2026)
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