Funding search · EIN 656449227 · Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Circle of Friends Foundation

Name: The Circle of Friends Foundation grants, 2022–2025
Creator: PaperOrbit
License: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-public-disclosure-and-availability-requirements

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

77
grants reported: $223,505
total given: 2022–2025
filing years: $1,000
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2025. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

What they fund

services children florida through people those advocacy care

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Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

Top recipients

Repeat recipients are the strongest signal of whether a funder has an open door or quietly re-funds the same organizations.

Pace Center for Girls - Broward4 grants · $63,448
Broward Partnership for the Homeless2 grants · $30,334
Bphi2 grants · $24,250
Salvation Army3 grants · $15,000
Henderson Behavioral Health4 grants · $13,500
All Saints Catholic Mission1 grant · $9,000
Habitat for Humanity4 grants · $8,000
Voices for the Children4 grants · $7,600
Doctors Without Borders3 grants · $7,500
Women in Distress1 grant · $6,000

Giving over time

$59,643

2022

$67,300

2023

$52,000

2024

$44,562

2025

Grant history

All 77 reported grants, largest first.

$23,000
Pace Center for Girls - Broward · Wilton Manors, FL · 2023
To help provide girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy.
$16,850
Broward Partnership for the Homeless · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2024
General operations
$16,670
Pace Center for Girls - Broward · Wilton Manors, FL · 2022
To help provide girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy.
$14,250
Bphi · Ft Lauderdale, FL · 2022
To aid in reducing homelessness by promoting independence and self worth through advocacy, housing and comprehensive services.
$13,484
Broward Partnership for the Homeless · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2025
General operations
$12,278
Pace Center for Girls - Broward · Wilton Manors, FL · 2025
General operations
$11,500
Pace Center for Girls - Broward · Wilton Manors, FL · 2024
General operations
$10,000
Bphi · Ft Lauderdale, FL · 2023
To aid in reducing homelessness by promoting independence and self worth through advocacy, housing and comprehensive services.
$9,000
All Saints Catholic Mission · Oakland, FL · 2023
To aid in feeding the poor of southern florida
$6,000
Women in Distress · Ft Lauderdale, FL · 2022
To stop domestic violence abuse for everyone through intervention, education and advocacy.
$5,000
Salvation Army · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2024
General operations
$5,000
Salvation Army · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
For the support of the physical & spiritual needs of the poor, destitute, & hungry
$5,000
Salvation Army · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
For the support of the physical & spiritual needs of the poor, destitute, & hungry
$4,500
Henderson Behavioral Health · Lauderdale Lakes, FL · 2022
Provides healthcare, housing, and hope for over 30,000 persons of all ages with behavioral health conditions in florida each year.
$4,000
Henderson Behavioral Health · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2025
General operations
$3,000
Doctors Without Borders · New York, NY · 2025
General operations
$3,000
Women in Distress · Lighthouse Point, FL · 2024
General operations
$3,000
Doctors Without Borders · New York, NY · 2023
To aid in the medical support of those in need in less fortunate countries
$2,500
Habitat for Humanity · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2025
General operations
$2,500
Women in Distress · Lighthouse Point, FL · 2025
General operations
$2,500
Fort Lauderdale Woman'S Club · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2024
General operations
$2,500
Habitat for Humanity · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2024
General operations
$2,500
Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2024
General operations
$2,500
Henderson Behavioral Health · Lauderdale Lakes, FL · 2024
General operations
$2,500
Handy · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
To aid in meeting the needs of broward county children in foster and relative/non-relative care associated with the child dependency system
$2,500
Henderson Behavioral Health · Lauderdale Lakes, FL · 2023
Provides healthcare, housing, and hope for over 30,000 persons of all ages with behavioral health conditions in florida each year.
$2,500
Lifenet 4 Families · Lauderhill, FL · 2023
To be a seamless system of care for those in need in broward county by providing necessary food, ancillary services and referrals.
$2,000
Voices for the Children · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2025
General operations
$2,000
Voices for the Children · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2024
General operations
$2,000
Habitat for Humanity · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
To help families break the cycle of poverty and build long-term financial security.
$2,000
Voices for the Children · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
To raise funds to ensure that every abused, abandoned and neglected child in miami-dade county has a court-appointed guardian ad litem (gal) and that financial assistance and other resources are available for their heal… read allTo raise funds to ensure that every abused, abandoned and neglected child in miami-dade county has a court-appointed guardian ad litem (gal) and that financial assistance and other resources are available for their health, educational, and social needs. less
$2,000
Lifenet 4 Families · Lauderhill, FL · 2022
To be a seamless system of care for those in need in broward county by providing necessary food, ancillary services and referrals.
$1,600
Voices for the Children · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
To raise funds to ensure that every abused, abandoned and neglected child in miami-dade county has a court-appointed guardian ad litem (gal) and that financial assistance and other resources are available for their heal… read allTo raise funds to ensure that every abused, abandoned and neglected child in miami-dade county has a court-appointed guardian ad litem (gal) and that financial assistance and other resources are available for their health, educational, and social needs. less
$1,500
Doctors Without Borders · New York, NY · 2022
To aid in the medical support of those in need in less fortunate countries
$1,100
Children'S Aid Club · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
To assist programs and services that provide immediate, strategic help to children and families.
$1,000
John Wolff Legacy Fund · Leesburg, VA · 2024
General operations
$1,000
Sos Children'S Village · Coconut Creek, FL · 2024
General operations
$1,000
Taskforce for Ending Homelessness · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
To promote the independence of the homeless in the south florida area.
$1,000
Friends of Birch State Park · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
To help preserve, conserve, enhance, and promote hugh taylor birch state park through community support.
$1,000
Habitat for Humanity · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
To help families break the cycle of poverty and build long-term financial security.
$1,000
Sos Children'S Village · Coconut Creek, FL · 2022
Preventing child abandonment, offering long-term care for children in need and empowering young people with the resources to reach their full potential
$1,000
Taskforce for Ending Homelessness · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
To promote the independence of the homeless in the south florida area.
$1,000
Uncs Cares Foundation · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
To provide funding to organiztions that share our values and to improve workforce development in the communities we serve.
$750
Childrens Aid Club · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2025
General operations
$750
Gilda'S Club · Ft Lauderdale, FL · 2023
Providing support, education and hope to all people impacted by cancer, family members and friends of those diagnosed, children, and people who have lost someone to cancer.
$700
Nsu Art Museum · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2025
General operations
$525
Nsu Art Museum · Ft Lauderdale, FL · 2022
Providing exceptional opportunities to access, learn and be inspired by the highest level of art throughout time and from around the world.
$500
Pantry of Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2025
General operations
$500
Rebuilding Together Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2025
General operations
$500
Taskforce for Ending Homelessness · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2025
General operations
$500
The Caring Place · Cleveland, TN · 2025
General operations
$500
Uncs Cares Foundation · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2025
General operations
$500
Gary Sinise Foundation · Nashville, TN · 2024
General operations
$500
Slow Burn Theatre · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2024
General operations
$500
Ben'S Branches · Beulaville, NC · 2023
Providing animal rescue, community outreach and volunter adventures
$500
Nsu Art Museum · Ft Lauderdale, FL · 2023
Providing exceptional opportunities to access, learn and be inspired by the highest level of art throughout time and from around the world.
$500
Pantry of Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
To assist seniors with applying for and obtaining food stamps, government assistance, affordable housing, discounted utilities , transportation assistance and low-cost healthcare services as needed.
$500
Second Chance Society · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023
To give a second chance to homeless and other struggling men and women by providing moral encouragement and removing material barriers to self-sufficiency.
$500
Sos Children'S Village · Coconut Creek, FL · 2023
Preventing child abandonment, offering long-term care for children in need and empowering young people with the resources to reach their full potential
$500
Ben'S Branches · Beulaville, NC · 2022
Providing animal rescue, community outreach and volunter adventures
$500
Children'S Aid Club · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2022
To assist programs and services that provide immediate, strategic help to children and families.
$500
Sick Kids · 2022
Inspire communities to invest in health and scientific advances to improve the lives of children and their families in canada and around the world.
$250
Community Foundation of Broward · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2025
General operations
$250
Feeding South Florida · Pembroke Park, FL · 2025
General operations
$250
National Ms Society · Waltham, MA · 2025
General operations
$250
National Ms Society · Waltham, MA · 2024
General operations
$250
National Ms Society · Waltham, MA · 2023
To help people affected by ms live their best lives as we stop ms in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end ms forever.
$250
Flamingo Gardens · Davie, FL · 2022
To depict and preserve the natural and cultural heritage of south florida and the everglades in our botantical gardens and wildlife sanctuaries.
$250
National Ms Society · Waltham, MA · 2022
To help people affected by ms live their best lives as we stop ms in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end ms forever.
$250
Saving Sage Animal Rescue Foundation · Sunrise, FL · 2022
By providing resources to help abused and neglected animals in south florida through youth educational programs, and providing microchip scanners and training to various police departments in an effort to reunite lost p… read allBy providing resources to help abused and neglected animals in south florida through youth educational programs, and providing microchip scanners and training to various police departments in an effort to reunite lost pets and keep them out of our local shelters. less
$200
Nsu Art Museum · Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2024
General operations
$200
Wlrn · Miami, FL · 2024
General operations
$200
Wlrn · Miami, FL · 2023
Provide information, entertainment, and learning services with a commitment to excellence in serving local, national and international communities.
$148
Gilda'S Club · Ft Lauderdale, FL · 2022
Providing support, education and hope to all people impacted by cancer, family members and friends of those diagnosed, children, and people who have lost someone to cancer.
$100
Friends of Wlrn · Miami, FL · 2025
General operations
$100
Friends of Wlrn · Miami, FL · 2022
Provide information, entertainment, and learning services with a commitment to excellence in serving local, national and international communities.
$100
Wlrn · Miami, FL · 2022
Provide information, entertainment, and learning services with a commitment to excellence in serving local, national and international communities.

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