Great Circle
GREAT CIRCLE INSPIRES LIFE-CHANGING HOPE AND HEALING SO THAT ALL CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES CAN THRIVE.
Key facts about Great Circle
- EIN
- 43-0681471
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Total assets
- $73,103,756
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Next steps with Great Circle
- How to evaluate Great Circle as a funder
Our grant prospecting guide: read the 990-PF, check fit, and decide whether to apply.
- Draft an LOI to Great Circle with AI
AI grant writing that drafts from your organization’s own materials, in your voice.
- Track this opportunity in a free grant tracker
A free Google Sheets or Excel template for deadlines, award terms, and reports due.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$73.1M
+3.8% YoY
Revenue
$714K
-96.2% YoY
Net Investment Income
$632K
+19.6% YoY
Expenses
$1.4M
-92.5% YoY
About Great Circle
Based on IRS filings
Great Circle is a nonprofit organization, based in Kansas City, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $73.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $632K.
Ready to take the next step with Great Circle?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $73,103,756 | $70,404,194 | $55,924,156 |
| Revenue | $713,886 | $18,701,744 | $59,429,486 |
| Expenses | $1,448,294 | $19,338,968 | $67,604,625 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $631,851 | $528,242 | $1,099,037 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Hooper | Director/CEO Hsi | 1 | — |
| John Barnes | Director | 1 | — |
| Sherri Lohe | Director/CFO Hsi | 1 | — |
| Wayne Sims | Director | 1 | — |
| Leroy Nunn | CFO | 40 | — |
| Paula Fleming | President | 40 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Great Circle?
As of 2024, Great Circle holds $73.1M in total assets with $714K in annual revenue.
Where does Great Circle operate?
Great Circle has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Great Circle's EIN?
Great Circle's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-0681471. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Great Circle's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
Assets
—
Grants
9,499
Total Given
$73.1M
Edward Jones Foundation
St Louis, MO
Assets
$138.9M
Grants
6,618
Total Given
$20.3M
Greater Horizons
Kansas City, MO
Assets
$2.8B
Grants
3,282
Total Given
$212.2M
St Louis Community Foundation Inc
St Louis, MO
Assets
$494.4M
Grants
839
Total Given
$63.9M
Commerce Bancshares Foundation
Kansas City, MO
Assets
—
Grants
645
Total Given
$2.0M
Patterson Family Foundation
Kansas City, MO
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
607
Total Given
$22.3M
Midway USA Foundation Inc
Columbia, MO
Assets
$359.7M
Grants
494
Total Given
$9.5M
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc
Springfield, MO
Assets
$479.9M
Grants
464
Total Given
$18.4M
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Kansas City, MO
Assets
—
Grants
364
Total Given
$95.0M
Veterans United Foundation
Columbia, MO
Assets
$38.7M
Grants
344
Total Given
$9.1M
United Way of Greater St Louis Inc
Saint Louis, MO
Assets
$122.5M
Grants
294
Total Given
$47.8M
Orscheln Industries Foundation Inc
Moberly, MO
Assets
$48.5M
Grants
277
Total Given
$4.6M
More Funders in Missouri
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.