The Circle Fund
The Circle Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in WEBSTER GROVES, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $35K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$35K
-23.8% YoY
Grant Count
7
+75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-56.5% YoY
About The Circle Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Circle Fund is a nonprofit organization, based in WEBSTER GROVES, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $35K.
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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 | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Nerinx Hall ($10,000), Marian Middle School ($10,000), St Francis Cabrini ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MARY QUEEN OF PEACE WEBSTER GROVES, MO | GENERAL | $2,000 |
| NERINX HALL WEBSTER GROVES, MO | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| ST FRANCIS CABRINI ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| THE WOMEN'S EXCHANGE ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| ST LOUIS ARCHDIOCESE ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL | $3,500 |
| MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES ST LOUIS, MO | GENERAL | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANET M FRANE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PETER S FRANE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does The Circle Fund operate?
The Circle Fund has awarded grants in Missouri.
What size grants does The Circle Fund award?
In 2024, The Circle Fund awarded 7 grants totaling $35K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Circle Fund's EIN?
The Circle Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6400976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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