Great Circle Foundation Inc
Great Circle Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in East Northport, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $154K.
Great Circle Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Great Circle Foundation Inc gave $69K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,500
- +24.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,700
- -25.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $1,939,628
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Great Circle Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hillsdale College ($30K). Together the top 5 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Great Circle Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 84% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $84K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Educational Outreach and Youth Educationn | $30,000 |
| Landmark Legal Foundation Kansas City, MO | Educational Program | $20,000 |
| Sherman Historical Society Sherman, CT | Youth Educational Program | $12,500 |
| Second Line Art Collective Kenner, LA | Childrens Music Education | $4,000 |
| John Theissen Childrens Foundation Wantagh, NY | Assistance to Underprivileged Children | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,939,628 | $111,666 | $89,434 | $68,500 | 5 | $68,500 | $153,744 | $81,845 |
| 2023 | $1,762,822 | $105,025 | $71,271 | $55,000 | 3 | $55,000 | $87,678 | $74,973 |
| 2022 | $1,729,068 | $87,411 | $93,149 | $72,000 | 3 | $93,149 | — | $78,535 |
| 2021 | $1,734,806 | $57,216 | $101,687 | $84,000 | 5 | $84,000 | $15,502 | $83,082 |
| 2020 | $1,750,449 | $58,258 | $67,638 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $63,207 | $72,627 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Great Circle Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $82K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Great Circle Foundation Inc is led by Robert V. Weinberg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert V. Weinberg
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Weinberg
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannine R. Weinberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Great Circle Foundation Inc
How much does Great Circle Foundation Inc give each year?
Great Circle Foundation Inc gave $69K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $55K across 3 grants.
What is Great Circle Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Great Circle Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $13,700, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Great Circle Foundation Inc give grants?
Great Circle Foundation Inc's top state is Michigan, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (29%) and Connecticut (18%).
Does Great Circle Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Great Circle Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Great Circle Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Great Circle Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Hillsdale College ($30,000), Landmark Legal Foundation ($20,000) and Sherman Historical Society ($12,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Great Circle Foundation Inc?
Great Circle Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $82K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Great Circle Foundation Inc's EIN?
Great Circle Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5095658. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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