The Circle Fund
Accepts applications
The Circle Fund is a private foundation in Webster Groves, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$47,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$752,142
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $34,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $45,300 | 4 | $654,468 |
| 2024 | $34,500 | 7 | $677,732 |
| 2025 | $47,000 | 8 | $752,142 |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter Frane 10 Algonquin Lane, Webster Groves, MO 63119 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (314) 962-3428 |
| What to submit | No specific form required |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 7 | $44,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Queen of Peace | General | $20,000 |
| Nerinx Hall | General | $10,000 |
| St Francis Cabrini | General | $5,000 |
| The Scholarship Foundation of St Louis | General | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities | General | $2,500 |
| Sisters of Loretto | General | $2,500 |
| Mary Culver Home | General | $1,500 |
| Guardian Angel Settlement | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Janet M Frane
- Peter S Frane
Questions people ask
Does The Circle Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Circle Fund give?
$47,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs The Circle Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Janet M Frane (Trustee) and Peter S Frane (Trustee).