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Circle of Discipline Inc

EIN 41-1760885 · Minneapolis, MN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDING GREATER ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITES THAT INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF AND PRACTICE TOWARD 360 DEGREES OF PHYSICAL, SPIRTUAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS.

Income
$722,826
Spending
$556,292
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
2.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
4
Highest pay
$70,833, board secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 8 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (2)
  1. $320,000 spent. WE CONTINUE TO SUPPORT YOUTH THROUGH OUR THREE CORE PROGRAMS. THE LIFESTYLES FIT PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUTH WITH AMATEUR BOXING AND FITNESS CLASSES PROVIDING MENTORSHIP AND BUILDING DISCIPLINE AND CHARACTER SKILLS. 360 ADVOCACY AIDS YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS BY CONNECTING WITH SCHOOL STAFF, AND ADMINISTRATION IN ACADEMIC SUPPORT THROUGH CHECK-INS AND TUTORING. PURSUIT OF DISCIPLINE DEVELOPS YOUTH LEADERS AND BUILDS CONFIDENCE AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS THROUGH WEEKLY LEADERSHIP SESSIONS AND MENTORSHIP.
  2. $179,289 spent. WE CONTINUE TO OFFER THREE ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS THAT WE CURATED THROUGH YOUTH INPUT AND REQUESTS. ART OF SOUND ENGAGES YOUTH WITH MUSIC THROUGH STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING AS AN OUTLET FOR SELF-EXPRESSION AND EMOTIONAL RELEASE. ZERO TO 100 PROVIDES ARTS EXPERIENCES THAT NURTURE THEIR CREATIVITY, SELF-EXPRESSION, AND PERSONAL GROWTH. DRIVE SUPPORTS YOUTH AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING KEY INSIGHTS ABOUT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS FOR POST-SECONDARY PLANNING. YOUTH CONTINUE TO BE REFERRED THROUGH HENNEPIN COUNTY PROBATION FOR OUR LINKED CIRCLE COLLABORATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1994.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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