Sisters Circle Inc
Sisters Circle is a standout mentoring program for middle and high school girls in baltimore which offers one-to-one mentorship and advocacy; educational, cultural and recreational monthly match programs; personalized college and career advising; summer program opportunities; and on-going outreach and support.
Sisters Circle Inc at a glance
In short: Sisters Circle Inc gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.0M), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,000,000
- Median grant
- $1,000,000
- Total assets
- $2,374,657
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sisters Circle Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Full Circle Inc ($1.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Full Circle Inc Maryland, MD | Assist with start-up operations | $1,000,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,374,657 | $712,284 | $1,401,878 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $314,724 |
| 2023 | $3,069,148 | $555,681 | $423,439 | — | — | $117,419 |
| 2022 | $2,936,776 | $487,080 | $437,389 | — | — | $88,582 |
| 2021 | $2,883,660 | $787,177 | $506,904 | — | — | $193,315 |
| 2020 | $2,670,455 | $684,710 | $524,177 | — | — | $107,897 |
About Sisters Circle Inc
Based on IRS filings
Sisters Circle Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Timonium, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $315K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sisters Circle Inc is led by Heather Harvison, CEO & Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Heather Harvison
CEO & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$162K (2020) → $155K (2024)
Pam Kasemeyer
Board Chair
President & Treasurer → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl L. Steinbacher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Holthaus
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michele Welsh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie A. Gallagher
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glendora Hughes
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sadie Drescher
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Khusmanie Lila
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kara Mirarchi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Macheski
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Boyd
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Michelle Malis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Candace Handy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Beneak Hargrave (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Katy Long (2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $155K, to Heather Harvison (CEO/Exec. Dir).
Frequently asked questions about Sisters Circle Inc
How much does Sisters Circle Inc give each year?
Sisters Circle Inc gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Sisters Circle Inc?
Sisters Circle Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $712K.
What is Sisters Circle Inc?
Sisters Circle Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Timonium, MD. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Sisters Circle Inc operate?
Sisters Circle Inc has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Sisters Circle Inc's EIN?
Sisters Circle Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2335639. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Sisters Circle Inc funds
Youth Development Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
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