Third Circle
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organizations primary exempt purpose is to provide educational and charitable programs for men including mentorship reentry support transitional support services financial literacy education violence prevention initiatives and social and emotional learning in order to promote personal accountability reduce recidivism strengthen families and enhance community stability
- Income
- $141,500
- Spending
- $46,400
- Reserves
- 26.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 2025, 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, 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)
- $17,000 spent. Mens Accountability & Emotional Intelligence DevelopmentMantorship provided structured mentorship circles and educational workshops focused on emotional intelligence personal accountability conflict resolution and leadership development. Participants engaged in facilitated group sessions designed to improve communication skills reduce reactive behaviors and strengthen healthy relationships. During the year approximately [insert number] men participated in recurring mentorship sessions and workshops. Services promoted improved emotional regulation increased self-awareness and stronger family and community relationships.
- $16,400 spent. Reentry & Transitional Support ServicesMantorship offered reentry support to men transitioning from incarceration including case navigation workforce readiness coaching goal planning and connection to housing and employment resources. Participants received guidance in financial literacy resume development and reintegration planning to reduce recidivism risk. During the year approximately [insert number] men received direct reentry or transitional support services. These efforts contributed to increased employment readiness improved stability and reduced likelihood of reoffending.
- $13,000 spent. Violence Prevention & Family Strengthening InitiativesMantorship conducted violence prevention education and family strengthening workshops focused on accountability respectful relationships and community responsibility. Programming included group discussions on healthy masculinity respect for women and conflict de-escalation strategies. Approximately [insert number] men participated in violence prevention and family-focused programming. These initiatives supported safer family environments and enhanced community stability.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 2023.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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