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Circle of Care Inc

EIN 73-0975224 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION: TO PROVIDE CHRISTIAN HELP, HEALING, AND HOPE TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS TO ENSURE A SAFE, HEALTHY, AND SPIRITUAL FUTURE.

Income
$8.2 million
Spending
$5.7 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
17.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 42%
Employees
75
Volunteers
128
Highest pay
$149,728, ceo

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 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 (5)
  1. $2.5 million spent. Foster Care: The foster care program recruits, trains, approves, and supports foster parents across Oklahoma. The Organization has a statewide contract through Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) to provide these services. The Organization currently has foster care staff located in Woodward, Enid, Ardmore, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Tahlequah, and McAlester. The funding for this program comes through OKDHS in the form of a fixed daily rate per child.
  2. $610,305 spent. Counseling: The counseling program provides mental health services to the Organization's clients, as well as the community at large. This program is funded through Medicare, Medicaid, grants, and the Organization. Locations in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Tahlequah, and Woodward.
  3. $256,359 spent. Home Study: This contract requires the Organization to write all home studies for OKDHS approved foster, kinship, and adoptive homes for Region 1 within OKDHS. To run this contract, the Organization hires subcontractors and provides a pass-through rate based on the set amount billable to OKDHS. This is a fee for service contract with OKDHS.
  4. $854,858 spent. SEE SCHEDULE O
  5. Parent to Parent: This program is designed to shorten the time a child is in foster care and increase family reunification rates. This is a pilot partnership with the Organization and OKDHS. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is running the data tracking and evaluation on this model for the 18-month pilot. The funding for this program has been provided by the Organization and private foundation donations. Pearl's Hope: This program is in place to support single mothers and their children. The Organization identifies mothers who have experienced OKDHS intervention and are at risk of homelessness. The Organization provides housing, life skills coaching, financial guidance, support, and educational/career goal assistance to these women to stabilize their family and/or to reunify a child who may have been placed in foster care. This program is operated on the Organization's Tulsa campus and is funded by the Organization with grant assistance from foundations in the Tulsa area. Preparation for Adult Living: This program is in place to support young adults who have experienced child welfare intervention or come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Organization team provides life skills coaching and assistance with educational and career goals, while providing housing for these young adults on the Tahlequah campus. The age requirement for this program is 18-24 years old. The funding for this program comes from the Organization with assistance from a United Way grant from the Lake Area United Way. BEYOND: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND YOUTH, POST ADOPTION. FATHERS EMPOWERED: A PROGRAM TO COACH AND SUPPORT DADS IN BECOMING STRONGER FATHERS AND STRENGTHENING THEIR FAMILIES.

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 November 2022.

    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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