2025-04-02T11:34:13-07:00 2024-12-31 261674779 The Balanced Act LLC 1706 Lower Elwha Road Port Angeles WA 98363 990 2024-01-01 472199655 C I R C L E CIRC 3036699782 3455 Ringsby Ct Suite 130 Denver CO 80216 Carla Mestas Executive Director 3036699782 2025-03-11 1 1 Gina Luellen P02157034 3035202155 2025-03-11 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Carla Mestas 3455 Ringsby Ct Suite 130 Denver CO 80216 330568 0 X www.circlestamp.org X 2016 CO Facilitate connections between inclusive, responsive communities who are leading education. CIRCLE creates, implements and supports sustainability and partnerships for individuals and organizations committed to equity and inclusiveness. 6 6 5 21 0 0 201323 209340 140546 121228 0 0 0 0 341869 330568 0 0 0 0 217409 160938 0 0 17830 210395 171507 427804 332445 -85935 -1877 177546 175468 0 0 177546 175468 Facilitate connections between inclusive, responsive communities who are leading education. CIRCLE creates, implements and supports sustainability and partnerships for individuals and organizations committed to equity and inclusiveness. 0 0 286979 0 127188 CIRCLE achieves its mission to facilitate connections between inclusive, responsive communities who are leading education on a daily basis. We do this through our ongoing activities in three basic areas: youth leadership development (STAMP: Students Taking Action & Making Progress) social justice programs, transformative workplace development & consulting across sectors, and multigenerational learning in community. The demand for programming like this has only increased over the years, highlighting the greater need for providing brave, safe spaces where people can be their authentic selves and deepen their understanding and strategies for sparking positive social change. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: Youth Leadership Programs (STAMP) CIRCLE provides year-round youth leadership opportunities for students in the Denver Metropolitan area in 7th-12th grade, who are interested in developing their leadership, activism, allyship, and more centered in co-creation and collective care. Each STAMP program builds on each other through an identity journey, letting students develop a multifaceted understanding of their leadership and how to spark positive change in their communities. Program provides: Youth Leadership Summer Camp, Student Created & Led Fall Conference to other School Communities, Year-round Youth Leadership Advisory Council, Student Created & Led One-Day Events in Community. Programs occur At the CIRCLE office as well as around the Denver community, meeting in community at schools and other organizations. Program run by CIRCLE Executive Director and Director of Programs & Operations, Student Organizer, volunteers from schools and community, and student leaders to ensure true co-creation and leadership for young people. Program funded by Funding comes from school sponsorships, fee for service (to participate in camps or attend the fall conference as middle school student), in-kind support, and individual donations, community sponsorships, and foundation grants. Workplace & Organizational Training and Consulting The CIRCLE Consulting team is a cadre of experts, who provide hands-on training and support around developing culturally relevant practices of planning, organizing, evaluation, and assessments across sectors (education, nonprofit, public, arts/culture, business and local groups). Our services are for community groups committed to transforming institutions and systems through a collaborative, co-created approach. We will work with partners to self-identify their needs and dedication to improving, increasing, and bettering their overall commitment to their inclusiveness goals. Program provides: Hands-on learning, coaching, and training to advance inclusive, responsive practices across all aspects of their business. Programs occur: In person at the organization's office and/or virtually based on the organization's preference and needs. Program run by: CIRCLE Executive Director and independent contractors who are content experts in their fields. Program funded by Funding comes from fee for service (to receive consulting services and training). Multigenerational Learning CIRCLE offers multi-generational learning through the CIRCLE Cultural Café which is an annual diversity and inclusiveness un-conference for community leaders, educators, board members, parents, and students committed to building more inclusive communities to come together to engage in shared learning, listening, and leadership. Program provides: An annual CIRCLE Cultural Café is a un-conference type experience for adult learners to connect and expand their understanding of equity, social change, and transformational leadership. This year we continued our Community Networking event as well to support young people to build confidence, comfort, and network with trusted adults from the community. Programs occur In person. Our un-conference was held at a partner location and included three different speakers discussing topics related to CIRCLE's mission as well as a small market where we invited local community businesses to promote their work. The Community Networking event was also held in person at a partner location in Denver. Program run by CIRCLE Executive Director and Director of Programs & Operations with the support of the organization's volunteers who are passionate about life-long learning and skilled in event coordination. Program funded by Funding comes fee for service (to participate in conference as attendee), business sponsorships, in-kind support, and community or individual donations. CONCLUSION The regulations governing exemption eligibility for organizations described under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code are found at 26 CFR 1.501(c)(3)-1. The term charitable is defined in section 1.501(c)(3)-1(d)(2) to include "advancement of education" "eliminating prejudice and discrimination". The term "educational" is defined in Section 1.501(c)(3)-1(d)(3)(i) which states that educational relates to the instruction or training of the individual for the purpose of improving or developing their capabilities or the instruction of the public on subjects useful to the individual and beneficial to the community. The described activities provided regularly by CIRCLE meets that definition of charitable and educational. The youth leadership development programs, organizational training and consulting, and multigenerational learning, equip individuals to take small (or large steps) in courageous conversations regarding race, ethnicity, gender, class and privilege and the challenges and opportunities these issues reveal in professional and personal settings. With more practice and exposure, with more opportunities to learn and be exposed to scholars, resources, media and peer-to-peer conversations, students, educators and other professionals will be able to create and support more inclusive cross-cultural classrooms, boardrooms, workplaces and communities. 0 0 0 286979 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X Carla Mestas 3036999782 3455 Ringsby Ct Suite 130 Denver CO 80216 Carla Mestas Executive Director and Founder 50 0 X 80000 0 0 Dr Nicole Sager PhD Scribe Secretary 5 0 X X 0 0 0 Dr Nicki Gonzales PhD Board President and Chair 1 0 X X 0 0 0 Ms Jennifer Daniel Collins Esq Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 Ms Shreka Thomas Treasurer 3 0 X X 0 0 0 Dr Tania Hogan Board Member 2 0 X 0 0 0 80000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6103 0 0 203237 0 209340 121228 121228 0 0 121228 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6103 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 330568 121228 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 80000 68000 6400 5600 0 0 0 0 67678 57272 5414 4992 0 0 0 0 1200 1020 96 84 12060 10251 965 844 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7240 0 7240 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23188 19710 1855 1623 0 0 0 0 15881 13499 1274 1108 8047 6840 644 563 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7202 6122 576 504 Direct Program Services 77674 77674 0 0 Staff Self-Care 11211 9529 897 785 Printing 8038 6832 643 563 Dues and Subscriptions 4628 3934 370 324 8398 6296 1262 840 332445 286979 27636 17830 177546 175468 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 177546 175468 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 177546 175468 0 0 177546 175468 177546 175468 -1877 0 0 0 -201 0 X 0 0 0 X 30340 200344 214052 205833 209340 859909 97473 164567 96161 136034 121228 615463 127813 364911 310213 341867 330568 1475372 1475372 127813 364911 310213 341867 330568 1475372 1 1 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990 is submitted to the Board Treasurer for review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Issues resulting in a conflict of interest are disclosed and acted upon in the most appropriate manner. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Executive Director and Board of Directors, together, act to secure nonprofit salary survey information from a variety of nonprofit resources, along with the other sector and trend data as available, to develop a salary range for executive management. The data collected from the basis for compensation arrangements and updates. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization will make forms available upon written request in accordance with IRS guidelines.