Nonprofit · EIN 74-3259379
CIRCLE DE LUZ INC
Tax-exempt · CHARLOTTE, NC 28208
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 990 | $396,486 | $304,428 | $92,058 | $386,539 | $1,900 | $384,639 |
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $342,222 | $321,010 | $21,212 | $297,877 | $5,299 | $292,578 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $342,777 | $320,050 | $22,727 | $274,553 | $0 | $274,553 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $385,874
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $709
- Net income from fundraising events
- $3,240
- Other revenue
- $9,903
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,818
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $77,891
- Other salaries and wages
- $86,054
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $187,324
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $9,599
- Travel
- $614
- Program services (functional)
- $265,776
- Management and general (functional)
- $28,824
- Fundraising (functional)
- $9,828
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $297,877
- Total assets, end of year
- $386,539
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,900
- Net assets, end of year
- $384,639
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $256,403
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $128,236
- Gross receipts
- $396,534
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 May 31, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tere Gonzlez Garca | Executive Dir. Officer | 50 | $77,891 |
| Lina Varela-Gonzlez | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Yanira Castro | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rosie Molinary | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jocelyn Negron-Rios | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Ariadna Lopez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Carla Clements | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Courtney McCreary | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cristina Shaul | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Crystal Trotter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Euralis Figueroa | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Danielle Trujillo | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jessica Mielec | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Rojas | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2025: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tere Gonzlez Garca | Executive Dir. Officer | 45 | $78,840 |
| Lauren Blaising | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Lina Varela-Gonzlez | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Rosie Molinary | Founder Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jocelyn Negron-Rios | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mary Kathryn Elkins | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Yanira Castro | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Jessica Rojas | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Euralis Figueroa | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Courtney McCreary | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Cristina Shaul | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Ariadna Lopez | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Crystal Trotter | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tere Gonzalez | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $81,000 |
| Vanessa Martinez | Development and Finance Director Key employee | 30 | $42,000 |
| Corrin Zumbado Campbell | Program and Communications Manager Key employee | 30 | $40,000 |
| Xiomara Butler | Case Manager Key employee, Former | 25 | $35,034 |
| Mary Kathryn Elkins | Co-chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jocelyn Negron-Rios | Co-chair Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Britta Crandall | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Crystal Trotter | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lauren Blasing | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rosie Molinary | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Yanira Castro | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ariadna Lopez | Board Member Key employee | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1026 JAY STREET SUITE B9, CHARLOTTE, NC 28208-4431
- In care of
- % ROSIE MOLINARY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- PO Box 2, Davidson NC 28036
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Tere Gonzlez Garca, 1026 Jay Street Suite B9, Charlotte, NC 28208
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Rosie Molinary, PO Box 2, Davidson NC 28036
- Signed the 990
- Tere Gonzlez Garca, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (202) 779-5193
- Website
- www.circledeluz.org
- Return prepared by
- Foard and Company PA
Mission
Circle de Luz profoundly empowers and advocates for young Latinas through extensive mentoring, comprehensive programming, integrated services, and scholarship funds for further education.
Program accomplishments
- Fall and Spring Programming expenses are our largest expenses. This includes programs for all cohorts, our study group initiative, Community events, Adelante - career and college exploration, and all student programming including our Run Big Dream 5k and State of the Circle, Graduation and our cohort Welcome Ceremony. In addition, our family resource support. We provide referrals to families for health care, mental health, furniture, food, clothing, and professional development support. Miles traveled - each year, our case manager travels thousands of miles to support students and families in their homes, schools, and communities.Expenses $142,055 · revenue $3,500
- Other programming expense including payroll for team members.Expenses $102,903
- Award scholarships to our class of 2025 graduating class and other eligible studentsExpenses $20,818
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-3259379
- 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
- 2008
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $386,539
- Income (IRS master file)
- $396,534
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2026 | $396,486 | $304,428 | $386,539 | XML |
| 990 | May 2025 | $342,222 | $321,010 | $297,877 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2024 | $342,777 | $320,050 | $274,553 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $228,656 | $238,684 | $228,640 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2022 | $234,225 | $187,226 | $287,484 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | May 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Rosie Molinary | May 31, 2012 | ≤ $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 74-3259379).
Questions about CIRCLE DE LUZ INC
- What is the EIN of CIRCLE DE LUZ INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CIRCLE DE LUZ INC is 74-3259379.
- Is CIRCLE DE LUZ INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2008.
- Are donations to CIRCLE DE LUZ INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CIRCLE DE LUZ INC 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 DE LUZ INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending May 31, 2027) is due October 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CIRCLE DE LUZ INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of CIRCLE DE LUZ INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 names Tere Gonzlez Garca.
- Who are the officers and directors of CIRCLE DE LUZ INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $77,891 (Tere Gonzlez Garca, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does CIRCLE DE LUZ INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2026 it reported revenue of $396,486, expenses of $304,428 and total assets of $386,539 at year end.
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