2018-09-26T13:37:56-05:00 2017-12-31 431001367 BROWN SMITH WALLACE LLP 6 CITYPLACE DRIVE SUITE 900 ST LOUIS MO 63141 990 2017-01-01 237085010 CIRCLE OF CONCERN CIRC 6368612623 PO BOX 444 VALLEY PARK MO 630880444 CYNTHIA R MILLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6368612623 2018-09-26 1 JENNIFER M VACHA P01251998 3149831200 199.119.121.196 2018-09-26 13:35:08 CD P 785B99766B5A4B8F99F62A4563056C7E7C0A4775 A1D236B9883714B8327E2A8E374A09E3CC601605 2017 2018-06-14 16:35:46Z CIRCLE OF CONCERN FOOD PANTRY STEVEN ERNST PO BOX 444 VALLEY PARK MO 630880444 2661879 0 X WWW.CIRCLEOFCONCERN.ORG X 1969 MO IMPROVING EVERY LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY BY REDUCING HUNGER AND POVERTY. 14 13 4 260 0 0 2157188 2586962 0 0 4590 -882 986 -3585 2162764 2582495 1576639 1611976 0 0 241980 255721 0 0 139932 312808 303016 2131427 2170713 31337 411782 2789478 3185911 39111 23556 2750367 3162355 X CIRCLE OF CONCERN FEEDS THE HUNGRY AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES LIVING IN WEST ST. LOUIS COUNTY. 0 0 1431744 1246337 FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTIONS:IN 2017, CIRCLE OF CONCERN FED APPROXIMATELY 3,365 INDIVIDUALS, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 1,179 HOUSEHOLDS THROUGHOUT WEST ST. LOUIS COUNTY. THROUGH MONTHLY APPOINTMENTS, FAMILIES MET WITH VOLUNTEER INTAKE WORKERS TO DISCUSS SIMPLE BUDGETING, OBSTACLES, ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES; AND PROGRESS TOWARD PERSONAL AND HOUSEHOLD GOALS. CLIENT FAMILIES RECEIVED A VARIETY OF NONPERISHABLE ITEMS AND FRESH FOODS - INCLUDING EGGS, DAIRY, PRODUCE AND FROZEN MEATS; AS WELL AS DETERGENT, DIAPERS AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS. 145491 145491 BIRTHDAY AND HOLIDAY PROGRAM:FAMILIES THAT STRUGGLE TO PAY THEIR MONTHLY EXPENSES OFTEN DO WITHOUT DURING THE HOLIDAYS. THROUGH FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND COMMUNITY FOOD DRIVES, CIRCLE WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE CLIENT FAMILIES WITH ALL THE FIXINGS TO MAKE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THEIR FAMILIES. OUR HOLIDAY ADOPTION EVENT BROUGHT TOGETHER CARING INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOLS, CHURCHES AND BUSINESSES WITH FAMILIES IN NEED. THROUGH OUR HOLIDAY ADOPTION EVENT, CLIENT FAMILIES COMPLETED "WISH LISTS, AND "ADOPTERS" WORKED TO PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED ITEMS, ALONG WITH SOME "WISH" ITEMS. 479 FAMILES BENEFITED FROM THE HOLIDAY ADOPTION EVENT. AND FINALLY, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, 378 CLIENT CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 RECEIVED HAND-SELECTED GIFTS, BOOKS AND TOYS TO CELEBRATE THEIR BIRTHDAYS. 112840 102396 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:IN 2017, OVER 337 FAMILIES RECEIVED EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, MOST OFTEN TO PREVENT EVICTION OR UTILITY SHUT-OFF - CIRCUMSTANCES THAT CAN LEAD TO SERIOUS HARDSHIP FOR FAMILIES; ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE INVOLVED. ASSISTANCE WAS ALSO PROVIDED FOR SMALLER, THOUGH URGENT NEEDS - A GIFT CARD TO HELP WITH THE PURCHASE OF GASOLINE OR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION. IN THE SUMMER MONTHS, BOX FANS WERE SHARED, ALONG WITH A LIMITED NUMBER OF SMALL WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER UNITS - MOST OFTEN TO HELP A SICK SENIOR. 71814 71814 CIRCLE SCHOLARSHIPS:BECAUSE EDUCATION IS A KEY FACTOR IN THE FIGHT AGAINST POVERTY, THROUGH A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW PROCESS CIRCLE AWARDED 36 EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING MORE THAN $71,000, TO LOW-INCOME STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE, TRADE OR PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL TUITION. 36134 36134 BACK TO SCHOOL:IN 2017, CIRCLE HELPED 629 STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO KICK-START THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR WITH ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES: A NEW BACKPACK, NOTEBOOKS, PENS, PENCILS, CALCULATORS AND MORE. 9804 9804 SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES / CAMPERSHIPS:CIRCLE HELPED 106 CHILDREN TO EACH ENJOY A MEMORABLE, ENRICHING SUMMER PROGRAM IN 2017. PARENTS AND KIDS CHOSE THE PROGRAMS (WHICH INCLUDED SPORTS, MUSIC, AND SCOUTS CAMPS, AS WELL AS SWIMMING LESSONS AND MORE). CIRCLE PROVIDED UP TO $120 IN TUITION FOR EACH ELIGIBLE CHILD. 117752 117752 1807827 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 14 13 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X X X X THE ORGANIZATION 6368612623 PO BOX 444 VALLEY PARK MO 630880444 STEVEN ERNST PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 LANA BIONDO VICE PRESIDENT 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MICHAEL BAUER SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MATTHEW CLAFLIN TREASURER 4.00 X X 0 0 0 KAREN AUBUCHON DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 FRANK HAASE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 SUE HOFFMAN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARIA KEENA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DOUG PAUL DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ALVA ROZAR DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 GREG SHOEMAKER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JASON SINCLAIR DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CAROL VANDABLE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 AMY VOLLMER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 CYNTHIA MILLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 77327 0 2920 77327 0 2920 0 0 0 0 0 139835 2447127 1316375 2586962 6758 6758 34517 34517 7640 0 -7640 -7640 -7640 31600 139835 37227 -5627 -5627 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 2042 2042 2042 2582495 0 0 -4467 1611976 1611976 80247 32099 24074 24074 144875 75726 47907 21242 4346 2272 1437 637 7875 3828 2532 1515 18378 8821 5881 3676 28325 28325 1414 1414 51353 51353 73330 10868 37952 24510 7937 7937 16408 9188 7220 3063 3063 49469 13083 36386 19230 9615 9615 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 25653 12827 12826 VOLUNTEER SERVICES 13029 13029 FUNDRAISING 12925 12925 MEMBERSHIPS 880 18 862 2170713 1807827 222954 139932 X 262876 214914 1038904 1296877 7750 91911 206540 14461 98793 1913187 544400 1373576 1368787 2789478 3185911 39111 23556 39111 23556 X 2744643 3159143 5724 3212 2750367 3162355 2789478 3185911 411782 206 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1946625 2271579 2067596 2157188 2586962 11029950 1946625 2271579 2067596 2157188 2586962 11029950 11029950 2681 2843 6696 4590 6758 23568 11551 9470 89 21110 3428 3363 2819 897 2042 12549 11087177 0.99480 0.99450 X 147999 147999 1537439 363005 1174434 227749 181395 46354 1368787 X 2590341 206 206 2590135 -7640 -7640 2582495 2178353 7640 7640 2170713 0 2170713 PART X, LINE 2: CIRCLE CONSTITUTES A QUALIFIED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS, THERFORE, EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES. CIRCLE HAS ADDRESSED THE PROVISIONS OF FASB ASC 740, ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES. IN THAT REGARD, CIRCLE HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS, EXPIRING STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS, AUDITS, PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS, CHANGES IN TAX LAW AND NEW AUTHORITATIVE RULINGS AND BELIEVES THAT NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS NECESSARY, AT THIS TIME, TO COVER ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS FROM DISPOSAL OF ASSETS -7,640. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS FROM DISPOSAL OF ASSETS 7,640. GALA 133150 110650 22500 20122 500 7243 4-5K RUN/WALK 18548 11048 7500 480 67 41 4996 3 19737 18137 1600 3778 171435 139835 31600 480 67 20163 4278 12239 37227 -5627 1 FOOD AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS 1179 236219 1010118 FMV CANNED GOODS, BAKERY ITEMS, MEAT, MILK, EGGS, AND FRESH PRODUCE; PERSONAL CARE ITEMS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDING UTILITIES, RENT AND HOME REPAIRS, AND GASOLINE 337 102396 CASH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR CIRCLE FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS TO PURSUE PROFESSIONAL OR TRADE SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, OR FOUR YEAR INSTITUTIONS. 36 71814 CASH BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES 629 9071 27063 FMV SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR OVER 630 STUDENTS - BACKPACK FILLED WITH BASIC SUPPLIES AND A GIFT CARD FOR CLASS SPECIFIC ITEMS HOLIDAY PROGRAM AND BIRTHDAY CLUB 479 20256 125235 FMV HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS AND GIFTS; WRAPPED BIRTHDAY GIFTS AND BIRTHDAY BAGS WITH CAKE FIXINGS AND PARTY FAVORS CAMPERSHIPS 106 9804 CASH PART I, LINE 2: CIRCLE OF CONCERN IS PRIMARILY A FOOD PANTRY. EACH INDIVIDUAL IS INTERVIEWED BY AN INTAKE WORKER OR CASE WORKER AND DETAILED RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED FOR THE NUMBER OF BAGS OF FOOD OR CASH PAYMENTS FOR HOUSING, UTILITY BILLS, OR OTHER NEEDS THAT ARE MET. NO ONE INDIVIDUAL RECEIVED MORE THAT $5,000 IN BENEFITS. CIRCLE GUIDELINES LIMIT CASH PAYMENTS TO $500 PER YEAR. THROUGH THE CLEAN SLATE PROGRAM AMERENUE PROVIDED FUNDING FOR UTILITY BILLS WHICH INCREASED THE REGULAR AMOUNT SOME INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED. NIKI VANDABLE FAMILY MEMBER OF CAROL VANDABLE, DIRECTOR 42709 EMPLOYMENT 0 X 10 34517 FMV X 2115 1063623 INVENTORY RETAIL VALUE X BIRTHDAY BAGS 23000 113230 FAIR MARKET VALUE X HOLIDAY ADOPTION GIFTS 1800 73725 FAIR MARKET VALUE X SCHOOL SUPPLIES 350 28138 FAIR MARKET VALUE X THANKSGIVING BASKETS 50 3142 FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 0 1 0 PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE ESTIMATED NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS WHO ARE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNANCE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE MEMBERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR APPOINTING THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION APPROVE THE ORGANIZATION'S BUDGET, PER THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THE ORGANIZATION DOES KEEP MINUTES FOR COMMITTEE MEETINGS, HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT CURRENTLY HAVE ANY COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B ONCE THE 990 IS COMPLETED BY THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM IT IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. CHANGES, IF ANY, ARE COMMUNICATED AND INCORPORATED FOR FINAL APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH YEAR A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS FURNISHED TO, AND MUST BE COMPLETED BY, EACH DIRECTOR, PAID STAFF MEMBER AND VOLUNTEER INVOLVED IN MONETARY TRANSACTIONS (E.G. CASE AND INTAKE PERSONNEL, FACILITIES SUPERINTENDENT, CHAIRPERSONS OF BACK TO SCHOOL, BIRTHDAY CLUB, HOLIDAY ADOPTION, ETC.) THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE RETURNED TO THE ACCOUNTING OFFICE FOR THE CIRCLE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A CIRCLE OF CONCERN HAS TASKED THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE TO ANNUALLY REVIEW SALARIES AND JOB PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE COMMITTEE INCLUDES THE PRESIDENT AND ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS AND THIS COMMITTEE DOES UTILIZE COMPARABLE SALARY DATA FROM OTHER LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD PANTRIES AND OTHER CHARITABLE AGENCIES. THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO RECEIVE AUTHORIZATION FOR SALARY AMOUNTS FOR BUDGET AND PAYMENT PURPOSES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B: CIRCLE OF CONCERN DOES NOT CURRENTLY COMPENSATE ANY OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES (PER IRS DEFINITION). FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 CIRCLE OF CONCERN MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST THROUGH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE COMMITTEE, SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE THE PRIOR YEAR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18: A PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY OF FORM 990 IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE IN THE RECEPTION AREA OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN BUILDING.