Civic Intelligence

Circle of Life Connections

EIN 68-0496344 • 501(c)3 • Albany, CA

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Circle of Life Connection provides administrative, fundraising, programmatic and marketing support to environmental and social justice programs.

PO Box 6783Albany, CA 94706

www.circleoflife.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

32nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

26th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

82nd percentile

33%

Higher net margin than 82% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

97th percentile

142%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

110%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets32nd percentile

Assets

Down

$1,013,803

Down $116,819 (-10%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$11,647

Up $7,967 (+216%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$1,002,156

Down $124,786 (-11%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue26th percentileNet Margin82nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,483,556

Up $419,723 (+39%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$1,608,342

Up $675,713 (+72%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$124,786

Down $255,990 (-195%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2020: $144,427Liabilities 2020: $108,542Net Assets 2020: $35,8852020Assets 2021: $255,321Liabilities 2021: $560Net Assets 2021: $254,7612021Assets 2022: $416,090Liabilities 2022: $1,461Net Assets 2022: $414,6292022Assets 2023: $1,006,505Liabilities 2023: $10,767Net Assets 2023: $995,7382023Assets 2024: $1,130,622Liabilities 2024: $3,680Net Assets 2024: $1,126,9422024Assets 2025: $1,013,803Liabilities 2025: $11,647Net Assets 2025: $1,002,1562025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$1,013,803
Liabilities$11,647
Net Assets$1,002,156
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2020: $404,587Expenses 2020: $395,923Net Income 2020: $8,6642020Revenue 2021: $858,957Expenses 2021: $640,081Net Income 2021: $218,8762021Revenue 2022: $848,796Expenses 2022: $688,928Net Income 2022: $159,8682022Revenue 2023: $1,781,870Expenses 2023: $1,200,759Net Income 2023: $581,1112023Revenue 2024: $1,063,833Expenses 2024: $932,629Net Income 2024: $131,2042024Revenue 2025: $1,483,556Expenses 2025: $1,608,342Net Income 2025: -$124,7862025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$1,483,556
Expenses$1,608,342
Net Income-$124,786
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,013,803
Liabilities
$11,647
Net assets
$1,002,156
Revenue
$1,483,556
Expenses
$1,608,342
Net income
-$124,786
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.01$1.00$1.48$1.61$0.12
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.13$0.00$1.13$1.06$0.93$0.13
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.01$1.00$1.78$1.20$0.58
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.42$0.00$0.41$0.85$0.69$0.16
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.26$0.00$0.25$0.86$0.64$0.22
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.14$0.11$0.04$0.40$0.40$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 28, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$1,483,556
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Circle of Life Connection provides administrative, fundraising, programmatic and marketing support to environmental and social justice programs.

Circle of life connection provides support to charitable projects and campaigns working towards a more sustainable, just and peaceful world.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$458,022$447,785▼ $10,237
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$450,000$300,000▼ $150,000
Pledges and Grants Receivable$222,500$266,018▲ $43,518
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$100--
Total Assets$1,130,622$1,013,803▼ $116,819
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$3,680$11,647▲ $7,967
Total Liabilities$3,680$11,647▲ $7,967
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$994,777$874,140▼ $120,637
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$132,165$128,016▼ $4,149
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,126,942$1,002,156▼ $124,786
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,130,622$1,013,803▼ $116,819
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleBaseTotal
Alissa HauserSecretary and Managing Director$20,659$20,659

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ina PockrassBoard Chair
Milena FraccariVice Chair
Davy DavidsonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,402,169
Program Service Revenue
$60,841
Investment Income
$17,910
Other Revenue
$2,636
All Other Contributions
$1,402,169
Change in Net Assets
$-124,786
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,548,781
Other Expenses$38,902
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$20,659
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,498,777--$1,498,777
Grants to Domestic Individuals$50,004--$50,004
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$15,634$5,025-$20,659
Travel$11,931$78-$12,009
Fees for Services Other$9,769--$9,769
Fees for Services Accounting-$7,583-$7,583
Office Expenses$1,276$644-$1,920
Insurance-$1,525-$1,525
Advertising$1,510--$1,510
Occupancy$1,026$240-$1,266
Fees for Services Legal$384$88-$472
Information Technology$413--$413
Other Expenses$-1--$-1
Total Functional Expenses$1,593,159$15,183$0$1,608,342
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Food Shed Cooperative IncSan Diego, CA-Establishment of Climate Smart Commodit$914,374
Gohyang Farms LLCSebastopol, CA-Charitable Activities of Seed Stewards$324,770
Land & LiberationMarietta, GA-Charitable Activities of Land Liberati$200,000
Arif Urban Agrarian Collective IncSan Diego, CA-Operating Costs of Charitable Activities$47,008
Black Omed Yoga LLCOakland, CA501c3Operating Costs of Charitable Activities$12,625
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The board has a 990 Review policy which states that the Board will have adequate review time for the 990 prior to submission. The 990 draft will be sent to the board via email at least 2 days prior to submission.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Annually the Board is required to review the conflict of interest policy, disclose any potential conflicts of interest and reaffirm their adherence to the policy.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“There are no employees, only consultants, including the Managing Director. The Managing Directors compensation is based on the nonprofit discounted hourly rates for each consultant. Consultants (including the Managing Director) set rates based on market/below market rate for similar services.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“There are no employees, only consultants, including the managing director. The managing directors compensation is based on the nonprofit discounted hourly rates for each consultant. Consultants (including the managing director) set rates based on market/below market rate for similar services.”

Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18

“Form 990 is available to the public at Guidestar.org as well as by request.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Circle of Life Connection
EIN
68-0496344
In Care Of
% ALISSA HAUSER
Phone
5105452499
Address
PO BOX 6783, ALBANY, CA 94706
Doing Business As
Circle of Life

Signing Officer

Name
Alissa Hauser
Title
Secretary and Managing Director
Phone
5105452499
Signed
2026-03-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ina Pockrass
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Richard Pon CPA
Address
PO BOX 191254, San Francisco, CA 94119
Preparer
Richard Pon
Phone
4159714610
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The board has a 990 Review policy which states that the Board will have adequate review time for the 990 prior to submission. The 990 draft will be sent to the board via email at least 2 days prior to submission.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Annually the Board is required to review the conflict of interest policy, disclose any potential conflicts of interest and reaffirm their adherence to the policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2There are no employees, only consultants, including the Managing Director. The Managing Directors compensation is based on the nonprofit discounted hourly rates for each consultant. Consultants (including the Managing Director) set rates based on market/below market rate for similar services.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THERE ARE NO EMPLOYEES, ONLY CONSULTANTS, INCLUDING THE MANAGING DIRECTOR. THE MANAGING DIRECTORS COMPENSATION IS BASED ON THE NONPROFIT DISCOUNTED HOURLY RATES FOR EACH CONSULTANT. CONSULTANTS (INCLUDING THE MANAGING DIRECTOR) SET RATES BASED ON MARKET/BELOW MARKET RATE FOR SIMILAR SERVICES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Form 990 is available to the public at Guidestar.org as well as by request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Available upon request.
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