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Anns Circle Inc

EIN 20-5109378 · Solomons, MD

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair58 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ANNS CIRCLE IS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING PEOPLE TO ART AND NATURE. THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF ENGAGING EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS, CLASSES, PUBLIC PROJECTS, AND ANNUAL EVENTS, ANNS CIRCLE OPENS UP OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, AND REFLECTION. BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS TO EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGE IN IMAGINATIVE CONTINUED IN SCH O

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 63%
Employees
0
Volunteers
170

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $933,222 spent. EDUCATION - PROGRAMS THAT CONSIST OF SUMMER CAMPS, CLASSES, NATURE WALKS, AND OTHER MISSION-DRIVEN ART AND NATURE PROGRAMS AS WELL AS WORKING WITH THE KOENIG PRIVATE FOUNDATION TO PLAN, MANAGE, AND BUDGET FOR AND EVALUATE OTHER PROGRAMS AND EVENTS.
  2. $167,705 spent. GARDEN EVENTS - ANNS CIRCLE IS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING PEOPLE TO ART AND NATURE. THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF ENGAGING EXHIBITS, PROGRAMS, CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, PUBLIC PROJECTS, AND ANNUAL EVENTS, ANNS CIRCLE OPEN UP OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, AND REFLECTION. BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS TO EXPERIENCE AND ENGAGE IN IMAGINATIVE ACTIVITIES, THE GARDEN SEEKS TO NURTURE THE HUMAN SPIRIT AND CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHY SOCIETY.GARDEN EVENTS THAT OCCURRED DURING THE YEAR INCLUDED GARDEN IN THE LIGHTS, ARTSFEST, HALLOWEEN AT THE GARDEN, INSECTIVAL, MAKERS MARKET, AND THE FAIRY FESTIVAL.
  3. $36,065 spent. EXHIBITS - CONSISTS OF A ROTATING EXHIBIT PROGRAM, WHICH ALLOWS HUNDREDS OF ARTISTS TO DISPLAY THEIR WORK IN OUR GALLERIES EACH YEAR. ARTISTS HAIL FROM SOUTHERN MARYLAND AND ACROSS THE U.S.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2006.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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