Great Circle
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only 0% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Great Circle is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kansas City, Missouri, registered in 1950, with $713,886 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 0% of spending to programs.
1911 E 23rd St, Kansas City, MO, 64127 EIN 43-0681471 Since 1950
Revenue (FY2024)
$714K
▼ 96.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$66.4M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →BProgram efficiency40% of the rating0% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Great Circle: 0% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating550 mo reserves · -103% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Great Circle: 550 mo reserves · -103% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Great Circle: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Great Circle: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Great circle inspires life-changing hope and healing so that all children, families and communities can thrive.
What they do
On august 1, 2015, great circle combined operations with butterfield youth services, inc. as a result of the combination, great circle recorded $5,458,799 as contribution revenue, which reflected the fair market value of the assets of butterfield youth services, inc. as of the combination date.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1911 E 23rd St, Kansas City, MO, 64127
- City
- Kansas City
- State
- Missouri
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $44.2M (FY2013) to $714K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $6.7MNet assets $66.4M
Operating margin
-102.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$73.1M
Total liabilities
$6.7M
Net assets
$66.4M
Salaries & benefits
$12K
1% of expenses
Board members
4
2 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $713,886▼96.2% | $1,448,294▼92.5% | $66,401,766▼0.8% | $73,103,756▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $18,701,744▼68.5% | $19,338,968▼71.4% | $66,946,108▲45.6% | $70,404,194▲25.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $59,429,486▼17.9% | $67,604,625▼10.3% | $45,976,146▼20.9% | $55,924,156▼14.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $72,377,450▼14.9% | $75,371,897▼6.7% | $58,148,151▼4.8% | $65,373,466▼4.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $85,036,631▲1.5% | $80,744,219▲0.9% | $61,076,273▲8.8% | $68,390,614▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $83,769,674▲7.8% | $80,049,842▲1.9% | $56,110,990▲8.8% | $65,225,473▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $77,718,614▲7.5% | $78,559,594▲9.2% | $51,589,821▼2.8% | $63,517,934▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $72,285,066▲4.4% | $71,920,846▲8.2% | $53,077,833▲1.4% | $65,471,068▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $69,271,661▲0.3% | $66,445,973▲16.0% | $52,324,198▲6.2% | $62,358,762▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $69,075,114▲33.0% | $57,260,493▲21.2% | $49,270,711▲29.1% | $57,949,840▲24.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $51,946,324▲17.4% | $47,236,018▲8.0% | $38,157,518▲10.7% | $46,492,871▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $44,237,426 | $43,738,110▲11.7% | $34,474,098▲2.6% | $41,163,154▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $39,160,291▲6.6% | $33,588,071▼0.6% | $40,349,403▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $36,738,929▼1.0% | $33,795,530 | $38,563,474▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $37,111,018 | $33,793,942 | $39,097,905 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Hooper | Director/ceo Hsi | 1 | — |
| John Barnes | Director | 1 | — |
| Leroy Nunn | Cfo | 40 | — |
| Paula Fleming | President | 40 | — |
| Sherri Lohe | Director/cfo Hsi | 1 | — |
| Wayne Sims | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2022)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP | Legal Services | $1,641,714 |
| Bringing Families Together | Community Based Family Services | $554,758 |
| Hope Connections | Community Based Family Services | $265,130 |
| Katrina Taylor and Associates LLC | Community Based Family Services | $191,625 |
| Polsinelli Shalton Welte Suelthaus PC | Legal Services | $150,514 |
Grants received · $2.7M total
39 grants to Great Circle totaling $2.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $31,159 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Sponsorship gift for 2022 fall fete | 2023 | $10,000 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | All - early childhood and youth success; ccs - early childhood and youth success | 2022 | $293,981 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Support for programs previously known as boys & girls town of missouri, all campuses | 2022 | $23,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $14,650 |
| Bjc Health System | Support behavioral health services to children and families. | 2022 | $5,158 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $5,120 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | All - foster learning; ccs - foster learning; ttp - foster learning; (blank) | 2021 | $372,293 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2021 | $33,325 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Human services | 2021 | $25,500 |
| Bjc Health System | Support community and improve access to services | 2021 | $7,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $5,498 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis Inc | All-child welfare | 2020 | $473,110 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | General support | 2020 | $67,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2020 | $58,000 |
Grants made · $477K in FY2022
1 grant totaling $477K in FY2022. All grants made by Great Circle →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kvc Endowment Inc | Operational support | $476,856 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Great Circle a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Great Circle is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 43-0681471, based in Kansas City, Missouri. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Great Circle's EIN?
- Great Circle's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 43-0681471.
- How much revenue does Great Circle report?
- Great Circle reported $713,886 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Great Circle's spending goes to programs?
- Great Circle spends about 0% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Great Circle have?
- CharityIndex grades Great Circle C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Great Circle's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Great Circle's latest Form 990 is $0, paid to Jason Hooper (Director/ceo Hsi).
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Data for Great Circle (EIN 43-0681471) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.