Circle of Concern
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Circle of Concern meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
Circle of Concern feeds the hungry and provides assistance to low-income families living in our community. VISION: Improving every life in our community by reducing hunger and poverty.
Year, State Incorporated:
1969, MO
At Circle of Concern, they believe that “Feeding families is just the beginning.” The organization assists families with fresh foods, personal care items, emergency financial assistance and other basic needs. Circle also works to move families from crisis to stability, through counseling, career mentorship and community referrals; summer camp opportunities, education scholarships and holiday programs. The organization serves about 600 families each month, assisting about 1100 unduplicated families each year.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Circle of Concern's program expenses were:
| Programs | $2,230,687 |
| Total Program Expenses | $2,230,687 |
Chief Executive
Cyndi Miller, Executive Director
Chair of the Board
Allison Love, Principal
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Carman Trails Elementary
Board Size
10
Paid Staff Size
7
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Circle of Concern's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Individuals | $2,371,059 |
| Food Contributions | $825,798 |
| Foundations | $317,562 |
| Investment Return | $219,657 |
| Community Groups and Congregations | $133,598 |
| Other Contributions | $102,148 |
| Special Events | $62,660 |
| Businesses | $55,131 |
| Non-food Contributions | $22,346 |
| Other Income | $14,091 |
| Government Grants | $13,600 |
| Total Income | $4,137,650 |
Programs: 84% Fundraising: 8% Administrative: 8%
| Total Income | $4,137,650 |
| Total expenses: | $2,662,586 |
| Program expenses | $2,230,687 |
| Fundraising expenses | $220,039 |
| Administrative expenses | $211,860 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,475,064 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $5,543,020 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $-2,774 |
| Ending Net Assets | $7,015,310 |
| Total Liabilities | $65,911 |
| Total Assets | $781,221 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois