Circles of West Georgia Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CIRCLES OF WEST GEORGIA WAS CREATED AS A LOCAL CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL CIRCLES CAMPAIGN. (CIRCLES) IS AN INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN WAY TO SOLVE POVERTY. CIRCLES' MISSION IS TO INSPIRE AND EQUIP FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE AND END POVERTY. THE CIRCLES APPROACH COMINES BEST PROACTICES IN SEVERAL DISCIPLINES INCLUDING COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, CASE MANAGEMENT, GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP, S.M.A.R.T GOAL SETTING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, MENTORING, PEER-TO-PEER COUNSELING AND LEARNING, AND CHILD/YOUTH DEVELOPMENT/
- Income
- $159,187
- Spending
- $103,018
- Reserves
- 7.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 74%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $65,326 spent. In May 2023, Circles launched Cohort #8, supporting (10) financially vulnerable individuals("Leaders") and their (8) children. By December 2024, (5) Leaders successfully graduated,partnered with 10 Allies. Graduates achieved significant milestones, including increased savings and retirement contributions, improved credit scores, and debt reduction. Two Leaders secured employment, one pursued a career as an insurance agent, and another completed training to establish an evening childcare business. Several Leaders experienced salary increases, three relocated for enhanced opportunities, two moved to new residences, and one received loan approval for homeownership. Additionally, participants addressed previously neglected medical needs.In September of 2024, Cohort 9 started with (7) Circles Leaders and (5) children with (14)allies. By December 2024, Cohort 9 had completed the 12 weeks of Circles Leaders training to begin the journey to transform their lives.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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