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Blue Circle Charitable Foundation Inc

EIN 99-3225683 · Boston, MA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THOSE LIVING WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES (T1D), ENSURING THEY HAVE ACCESS TO THE PRESCRIPTIONS AND SUPPLIES THEY NEED TO THRIVE. THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, WE ARE COMMITTED TO BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE TO LIVE HEALTHIER, FULLER LIVES.

Income
$42.9 million
Spending
$494,649
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
10.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$478,314, director, chief executive officer

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

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 99% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8476% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 4 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 September 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 (1)
  1. $292,126 spent. BLUE CIRCLE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS AND PROVIDES A PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE BOTH DIRECT AND INDIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PATIENTS OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION WHO ARE LIVING AT OR BELOW APPROXIMATELY THREE HUNDRED PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL. FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY THE PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CAN BE USED BY QUALIFYING PATIENTS TO PAY FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES-RELATED PRESCRIPTIONS AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES (E.G., CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORS, INSULIN, GLUCAGON, KETONE TEST STRIPS, AND GLUCOSE METER LANCETS).BY RAISING CHARITABLE FUNDING AND PROVIDING DIRECT AND INDIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION AND PATIENTS OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, BLUE CIRCLE FOUNDATION DIRECTLY OPERATES AND SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES THAT EMPOWER AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES. OUR GOAL IS TO MAKE A LASTING IMPACT ON THE T1D COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 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 September 2025.

    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 April 2025.

    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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