Full Circle Foundation
Full Circle Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Illinois. Established in 1998, it describes itself as a small family-based foundation that primarily provides grants to nonprofit agencies in McHenry County and other northern Illinois communities.
Full Circle Foundation at a glance
In short: Full Circle Foundation gave $2.1M across 81 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Illinois. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,108,413
- +167.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 81
- +20.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,030
- +121.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,063,233
- -4.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (21 of 80, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Full Circle Foundation
- How to Apply
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Agencies must request an application by email or postal letter. The foundation may send a coded application or a letter declining the request. Applicants must complete the foundation’s application form with a detailed description of the proposed use of funds and submit a full proposal by email or postal mail. Applicants must be federally recognized 501(c)(3) agencies able to provide an IRS determination letter. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards. Grant proposals are reviewed annually in January, with results sent after the review.
- Review Cycle
- October 31; the foundation states that it will not accept applications after that date.
- Deadline
- October 31; the foundation states that it will not accept applications after that date.
- Contact
Application contact: Russell Foszcz
Mailing address: 7301 Burgett Road, Richmond, IL 60071
Phone: (815) 678-3070
Website: https://fullcircleinc.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Full Circle Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was McHenry Co College ($280K). Together the top 10 received $766K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
324 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 313 grants of 324 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it primarily supports agencies in McHenry County and other northern Illinois communities. In filing year 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to Illinois recipients; the other reported shares were Georgia, 3%; Alabama, 2%; New York, 2%; and Minnesota, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 81 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Full Circle Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 21 of 80 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 208% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 621% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $447K (2019) to $2.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 81 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McHenry Co College Crystal Lake, IL | Support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in academic preparation for college thru the TRIO program | $280,000 |
| Environmental Law Policy Chicago, IL | Promote clean energy and transportation | $80,000 |
| NRDC Chicago, IL | Ensure rights of all people to clean air and water | $80,000 |
| Wetlands Initiative Chicago, IL | Restore wetlands resources | $50,000 |
| Carter Center Atlanta, GA | Commitment to human rights and alleviation of human suffering | $50,000 |
| Southern Poverty Montgomery, AL | Civil rights | $50,000 |
| Open Lands Chicago, IL | Preserve open space | $50,000 |
| Cycling Without Age Crystal Lake, IL | Provides recreational rides to seniors on trishaws | $40,500 |
| Tutoring Chicago Chicago, IL | Foster pathways for success of school children | $40,000 |
| All Chicago Chicago, IL | Unite community and resources to ensure and sustain stability of home | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,063,233 | $1,971,294 | $2,182,377 | $2,108,413 | 81 | $2,144,996 | $309,710 | $345,136 |
| 2024 | $4,274,316 | $1,127,071 | $853,867 | $787,251 | 67 | $820,382 | $68,954 | $285,030 |
| 2023 | $4,001,112 | $259,533 | $1,050,875 | $996,870 | 60 | $1,023,965 | $101,726 | $250,790 |
| 2022 | $4,792,454 | $1,155,108 | $755,087 | $684,750 | 49 | $712,599 | $32,057 | $253,771 |
| 2021 | $4,392,433 | $2,568,975 | $818,281 | $767,946 | 67 | $791,343 | $563,817 | $245,462 |
| 2020 | $3,165,192 | $808,119 | $672,517 | $648,340 | 58 | — | $296,031 | $154,205 |
| 2019 | $2,894,987 | $825,225 | $473,815 | $446,500 | 40 | — | $24,793 | $101,808 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Full Circle Foundation reported a distributable amount of $345K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it focuses on educational opportunities, environmental and natural resource issues, health organizations, housing and shelter, and basic human services. It supports federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate this range. For example, Family Health Partnership Clinic says it serves underserved people through health care services; CASA of McHenry County describes its work as court-appointed advocacy for children; and La Casa Norte says it provides services, resources, and housing to people facing homelessness. An individual recipient says it delivers one-to-one tutoring, while Turning Point describes its mission as confronting domestic violence in McHenry County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 81 grants totaling $2,108,413. Grant amounts ranged from $1,100 to $280,000, with a median of $20,000. Its largest listed grant was $280,000 to McHenry County College to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds in college preparation through the TRIO program. Other notable grants included $80,000 each to Environmental Law Policy and NRDC, and $50,000 each to Wetlands Initiative, the Carter Center, Southern Poverty, and Open Lands.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Sara Foszcz, President; Russell Foszcz, Vice President; and Joshua Foszcz, Cooper Foszcz, and Jenny Stoddard, Directors.
Full Circle Foundation is led by Sara Foszcz, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sara Foszcz
President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cooper Foszcz
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jenny Stoddard
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joshua Foszcz
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Russell Foszcz
Vice President
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Full Circle Foundation
How much does Full Circle Foundation give each year?
Full Circle Foundation gave $2.1M across 81 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $787K across 67 grants.
What is Full Circle Foundation's typical grant size?
Full Circle Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $26,030, across 81 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Full Circle Foundation that year got $30K on average.
Where does Full Circle Foundation give grants?
Full Circle Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (26 grants), Crystal Lake, IL (11 grants), Woodstock, IL (8 grants) and Richmond, IL (3 grants).
Does Full Circle Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 81 grants with a stated purpose on Full Circle Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Full Circle Foundation's largest grantees?
Full Circle Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include McHenry Co College ($280,000), Environmental Law Policy ($80,000) and NRDC ($80,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Full Circle Foundation?
Full Circle Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $345K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Full Circle Foundation fund?
The foundation says it focuses on educational opportunities, environmental and natural resource issues, health organizations, housing and shelter, and basic human services. It supports federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Full Circle Foundation?
Agencies must request an application by email or postal letter. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Full Circle Foundation's EIN?
Full Circle Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4265265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Full Circle Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/full-circle-foundation-morg_da27483f7abd42bfb1640e8079846011
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