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Nonprofit · EIN 84-4434766

CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL

Tax-exempt · EUGENE, OR 97402

Financials

$480K$289K2023$630K$691K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$629,534$690,507-$60,973$207,386$6,805$200,581
December 31, 2023990$479,705$289,478$190,227$272,371$10,817$261,554
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$210,986
Program service revenue
$418,495
Investment income
$14
Other revenue
$39

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$335,431
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$416,207
Professional fundraising fees
$23,592
Legal fees
$3,381
Accounting fees
$1,608
Occupancy
$61,332
Depreciation
$36,526
Program services (functional)
$607,095
Management and general (functional)
$59,627

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$272,371
Total assets, end of year
$207,386
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,805
Net assets, end of year
$200,581
Land, buildings and equipment
$68,484
Net assets without donor restrictions
$200,581
Gross receipts
$629,534
Employees
20
Volunteers
5
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
OR

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Michelle SaundersPresident
Officer
10$0
Patrick CrawleyVice President
Officer
5$0
Jena DawesTreasurer
Officer
5$0
Luke LonstronSecretary
Officer
5$0
Sarah DukeMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Callie BarnesFormerly the Secretary
Former
1$0
Chenoah KonynFormerly a Member
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Kathleen UrhausenPresident
Officer
30$0
Luke LonstronVice President
Officer
10$0
Jena DawesTreasurer
Officer
5$0
Callie BarnesSecretary
Officer
5$0
Patrick CrawleyMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Donna Florien DeurlooMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Kate LonstronMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Jordan LoveMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Michelle SaundersMember
Trustee or director
1$0
Sarah DukeMember
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 2811, EUGENE, OR 97402-0304
In care of
% MICHELLE SAUNDERS
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
3680 Thames Street, Eugene OR 97405
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MICHELLE SAUNDERS, PO BOX 2811, EUGENE, OR 97402
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Jena Dawes, 4536 NE 28TH AVE, Portland OR 97211
Signed the 990
Jena Dawes, Board Treasurer
Phone
(503) 704-4403

Mission

Circle of Friends School is a female-founded 501c3 in Lane County Oregon serving children and youth with complex disabilities and those who love them. We are building a community that is founded on opportunities. Every person has value.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Circle of Friends School continued is operations of a private alternative K-8 program in Cottage Grove Oregon to serve children and youth with complex disabilities. The school offers individualized instruction tailored to each students needs emphasizing functional skill development mobility enhancement and independence. Educational activities are designed to integrate multidisciplinary goals incorporating movement breaks and recreational opportunities to support holistic learning. Collaborations with local school districts facilitate inclusive experiences allowing students to apply acquired skills in broader community settings. The program is structured to accommodate students requiring specialized mobility aids adaptive equipment and alternative communication methods ensuring a supportive environment that addresses both educational and physical care needs.
    Expenses $585,305 · grants $40,000 · revenue $403,465
  • During 2024 Circle of Friends School provided summer camp sessions for youth ages 7-13 with severe disabilities. The camps purpose served up to 10 youth per session specifically youth who have a physical disability and severe communication impairment which traditionally impact their ability to attend camps offered through other public organizations. During camp youth participated in games that focused on strengthening their gross and fine motor skills use of sensory based activities that encouraged exploration curiosity problem solving and creativity all while modeling their individualized Augmentative and Alternative Communication AAC systems. Lastly all camp activities integrated the use of adaptive equipment or supports which included but were not limited to switch-accessed toys light up musical instruments and games as well as sensory based activities that support language development and motor skills.
    Expenses $21,790 · revenue $25,030

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-4434766
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2020
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$207,386
Income (IRS master file)
$629,534

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$629,534$690,507$207,386IRS
990December 2023$479,705$289,478$272,371XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Jena Dawes
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 84-4434766).

Questions about CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL

What is the EIN of CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL is 84-4434766.
Is CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2020.
Are donations to CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MICHELLE SAUNDERS.
Who are the officers and directors of CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CIRCLE OF FRIENDS SCHOOL have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $629,534, expenses of $690,507 and total assets of $207,386 at year end.

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