The Circle of Friends Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Circle of Friends Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,562 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $13,484. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$44,562
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$600
- Largest grant$13,484
- Assets$80,735
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $52,000 the year before.
56% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $67,300 | 20 | $61,670 |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 16 | $71,004 |
| 2025 | $44,562 | 18 | $80,735 |
How to apply
The Circle of Friends Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Circle of Friends Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 15 | $40,812 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Broward Partnership for the Homeless Inc | General operations | $13,484 |
| Pace Center for Girls - Broward | General operations | $12,278 |
| Henderson Behavioral Health | General operations | $4,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operations | $3,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operations | $2,500 |
| Women in Distress Inc | General operations | $2,500 |
| Voices for the Children | General operations | $2,000 |
| Childrens Aid Club | General operations | $750 |
| Nsu Art Museum | General operations | $700 |
| Pantry of Broward | General operations | $500 |
| Rebuilding Together Broward | General operations | $500 |
| Taskforce for Ending Homelessness | General operations | $500 |
| The Caring Place | General operations | $500 |
| Uncs Cares Foundation | General operations | $500 |
| Community Foundation of Broward | General operations | $250 |
| Feeding South Florida | General operations | $250 |
| National Ms Society | General operations | $250 |
| Friends of WLRN | General operations | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Snead
- Joanne Snead
Questions people ask
Does The Circle of Friends Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Circle of Friends Foundation give?
$44,562 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $600.
Who runs The Circle of Friends Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Snead (Trustee) and Joanne Snead (Trustee).
What does The Circle of Friends Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, youth programs and food and hunger.