The Circle of Friends Foundation
The Circle of Friends Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Circle of Friends Foundation at a glance
In short: The Circle of Friends Foundation gave $45K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Florida. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,562
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,476
- -23.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $600
- Total assets
- $80,735
- +13.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (92% 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 The Circle of Friends Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1736 Se 9Th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Phone: (954) 761-9349
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Circle of Friends Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Broward Partnership for the Homeless Inc ($13K). Together the top 10 received $42K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 98 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Florida (92%), New York (7%), Tennessee (1%), and Massachusetts (1%). Percentages are reported as stated in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Circle of Friends Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $375; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2025) to $67K (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broward Partnership for the Homeless Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $13,484 |
| Pace Center for Girls - Broward Wilton Manors, FL | General Operations | $12,278 |
| Henderson Behavioral Health Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | General Operations | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Women in Distress Inc Lighthouse Point, FL | General Operations | $2,500 |
| Voices for the Children Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Childrens Aid Club Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $750 |
| NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $700 |
| Pantry of Broward Fort Lauderdale, FL | General Operations | $500 |
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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 | $80,735 | $119,441 | $49,686 | $44,562 | 18 | $46,662 | $57,317 | $2,065 |
| 2024 | $71,004 | $122,994 | $56,023 | $52,000 | 16 | $53,671 | $60,685 | $1,377 |
| 2023 | $61,670 | $100,586 | $71,599 | $67,300 | 20 | $68,666 | $48,888 | $2,053 |
| 2022 | $83,015 | $115,432 | $64,025 | $59,643 | 23 | $61,059 | $55,833 | $2,108 |
| 2021 | $88,690 | $118,011 | $49,915 | $46,508 | 21 | $47,724 | $57,114 | $2,257 |
| 2020 | $80,273 | $124,224 | $53,216 | $48,142 | 21 | — | $62,383 | $1,937 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Circle of Friends Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations working in areas such as homelessness, services for girls, behavioral health, international medical relief, housing, and support for children and families.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Henderson Behavioral Health says it provides behavioral health care across several Florida counties and regions, with fees based on patients’ ability to pay. Children’s Aid Club says it helps children and families facing medical, financial, and social hardships. The Caring Place describes itself as a Christian nonprofit serving people experiencing poverty in Bradley County, Tennessee, with basic resources and opportunities. Feeding South Florida says its work includes providing food, hunger and poverty advocacy, and programming and education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $44,562. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $13,484, with a median grant of $600.
The largest grants included $13,484 to Broward Partnership for the Homeless, $12,278 to PACE Center for Girls – Broward, and $4,000 to Henderson Behavioral Health. Other notable grants were $3,000 to Doctors Without Borders, $2,500 each to Habitat for Humanity and Women in Distress, and $2,000 to Voices for the Children. The filing lists the grants’ purposes as general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Snead and Joanne Snead as trustees.
The Circle of Friends Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joanne Snead
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Snead
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Circle of Friends Foundation
How much does The Circle of Friends Foundation give each year?
The Circle of Friends Foundation gave $45K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $52K across 16 grants.
What is The Circle of Friends Foundation's typical grant size?
The Circle of Friends Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $600, and its average grant was $2,476, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Circle of Friends Foundation that year got $375 on average.
Where does The Circle of Friends Foundation give grants?
The Circle of Friends Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Lauderdale, FL (11 grants).
Does The Circle of Friends Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Circle of Friends Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Circle of Friends Foundation's largest grantees?
The Circle of Friends Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Broward Partnership for the Homeless Inc ($13,484), Pace Center for Girls - Broward ($12,278) and Henderson Behavioral Health ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Circle of Friends Foundation?
The Circle of Friends Foundation reported $81K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Circle of Friends Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations working in areas such as homelessness, services for girls, behavioral health, international medical relief, housing, and support for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Circle of Friends Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Circle of Friends Foundation's EIN?
The Circle of Friends Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-6449227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Circle of Friends Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Circle of Friends Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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