The Circle Fund
Historical FunderWebster Groves, Missouri · EIN 43-6400976 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$47K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$752K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PETER FRANE |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 ALGONQUIN LANE, WEBSTER GROVES MO 63119 |
| Phone | 3149623428 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Queen of Peace | Webster Groves, MO | General | $20,000 |
| Nerinx Hall | Webster Groves, MO | General | $10,000 |
| St Francis Cabrini | St Louis, MO | General | $5,000 |
| The Scholarship Foundation of St Louis | St Louis, MO | General | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | St Louis, MO | General | $2,500 |
| Sisters of Loretto | Nerinx, KY | General | $2,500 |
| Mary Culver Home | Kirkwood, MO | General | $1,500 |
| Guardian Angel Settlement | St Louis, MO | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $34,500 | 7 |
| 2023 | $45,300 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349102402
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6400976
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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