named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Mutai Clinic
Provides medical care in Mutai, Uganda, including diagnosis and treatment of malaria, diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions; staffed by volunteer U.S. physicians and local health workers
Street Outreach Team
Offers meals, clothing, and essential supplies to people experiencing homelessness in Saratoga Springs, operating year-round in partnership with RISE and Code Blue
Teen Summer Symposium on Human Rights
Three-day educational workshop for high school students on human rights topics including racial justice, LGBTQ+ equality, and global conflicts
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Child sponsorship and education support in UgandaSponsors five children in Uganda through TGC Africa and supports education programs by providing skilled teachers and school supplies during annual trips. Contributed to a 98% student pass rate on national exams over the past three years.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Disaster and community recovery support in the U.S.Rebuilt homes and supported community recovery in southern Mississippi following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, including disaster relief in Waveland, MS. Provides ongoing local assistance in the Capital District through home repairs, wheelchair ramp construction, and holiday support for families in need.
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Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
- Food and shelter services for unhoused individualsProvides food assistance and shelter to individuals experiencing homelessness and hunger. Offers a hot meal every Thursday night at the Adelphi Street Shelter and family-style meals in outdoor spaces from April to September. Integrates ongoing Street Outreach programs in Saratoga Springs to support unhoused individuals.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Fundraising to support domestic and international programsRaises funds to support community programs in the Saratoga area and international development initiatives in Uganda.
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Integrated Community-Led Development Programs 1 activity
- International development projects in UgandaImplements education, health, and sustainability initiatives in Uganda, including construction of schools, a health clinic, a savings and microloan bank, farming initiatives, and a commercial eucalyptus tree farm established in 2018 to generate project income. Maintains clean water wells at all project sites.
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- International volunteer projects in ColombiaSupports Techo Colombia through international sponsorships and participation in building houses for underserved communities in Bogota, Colombia.
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Home Repair Assistance for Low-Income Households 1 activity
- Local direct support services in the Capital District and Saratoga CountyProvides home repairs, builds wheelchair ramps, supports the homeless, and offers holiday assistance through long-standing partnerships with organizations like the Franklin Community Center in Saratoga County. Includes specific projects such as retrofitting a wheelchair-accessible ramp for an elderly woman in Greenfield.
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Direct Clinical Care Delivery 1 activity
- Medical care delivery in UgandaConducted a weeklong medical camp at the Mutai Clinic in July, providing care to 381 patients. Staffed by seven U.S.-based volunteer physicians, services included diagnosis and treatment of malaria, hypertension, diabetes, and other conditions, with on-site laboratory support. Facilitated surgical care for patients with critical conditions such as abdominal peritonitis, tuberculosis, and congenital defects.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Seasonal outreach and volunteer programsOperates a winter outreach program, volunteering with Code Blue Saratoga from October to March, and provides meals and support to unhoused individuals during the off-season from April to September. Posts holiday wish lists for families in need during the fall season.
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Human Rights & Peace Education Curriculum 1 activity
- Youth human rights education programHosts an annual three-day Teen Summer Symposium on Human Rights for high school students, facilitating engagement with human rights experts, teachers, and community leaders. Includes learning activities and discussions designed to equip participants with knowledge and networks for social impact.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$341K
Contributions & grants$345K101%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2K1%
Other revenue$-7K
expenses
Total expenses$353K
Program expenses91%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$215K
Cash$128K
Investments$87K
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$211K
Liquid reserves7.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +48.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 10
- CARL KORN — VP COMMUNICA
- CHRISTIN MASON — DIRECTOR
- JOYCE RICE — PRESIDENT
- LEO GEOFFRION — TREASURER
- LISA LARKIN — SECRETARY
- MARISA LARKIN — DIRECTOR
- RACHAEL DWYER — DIRECTOR
- RONALD DEUTSCH — DIRECTOR
- SABRINA HERLICK — DIRECTOR
- WILL MANN — DIRECTOR
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- Albany Medical Center Partner — Hosts a cardiologist who serves as Medical Liaison/Advisor for The Giving Circle Africa.
- Capital Region Institute for Human Rights Partner — Partner organization in the Teen Summer Symposium on Human Rights.
- Chris Daley Partner — Volunteer who participated in a home modification project in Greenfield.
- Code Blue Saratoga Partner — Volunteered with during winter months from October to March.
- Franklin Community Center Partner — Partner organization collaborating with The Giving Circle, Inc. to support families in need in Saratoga County.
- Gene Vetter Partner — Volunteer who participated in a home modification project in Greenfield.
- Helen Mastrion Partner — Local realtor who obtained a ramp for a home accessibility project completed by The Giving Circle.
- Kevin Wheeler Partner — Volunteer who participated in a home modification project in Greenfield.
- Midwife Veronica Partner — Local medical staff member providing translation, medical care, and cultural guidance at the Mutai Clinic.
- Mike Butterfield Partner — Volunteer who participated in a home modification project in Greenfield.
- Mike Gyarmathy Partner — Volunteer who participated in a home modification project in Greenfield.
- Nurse Denis Partner — Local medical staff member providing translation, medical care, and cultural guidance at the Mutai Clinic.
- PA Walter Partner — Local medical staff member providing translation, medical care, and cultural guidance at the Mutai Clinic.
- Queensbury, NY schools Partner — Partnered with The Giving Circle to support schools in Uganda through adoption and likely resource sharing.
- RISE Partner — Teamed up with RISE to serve meals at the Adelphi Street Shelter starting in June 2023.
- Rise Homeless Shelter Partner — Partner organization in local outreach efforts for unhoused individuals.
- Ron Deutsch Partner — Local projects team leader who led the completion of a home accessibility project in Greenfield.
- St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church Partner — Collaborates with The Giving Circle on local outreach for unhoused and underserved community members.
- Techo Colombia Partner — Partnered with Marisa Larkin in Bogota, Colombia to support international sponsorships and build homes for underserved communities.
- The Franklin Community Center Partner — Long-standing partner organization in community programming.
- The Franklin Community Center Partner — Long-standing partner organization in joint programs and initiatives.
- local non-profits Partner — Partners with local non-profits in the Capital District to deliver assistance to families in need.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Modelmethodology: community-drivenBy empowering local communities to identify their own needs and lead support efforts, we produce more relevant and sustainable outcomes, because solutions rooted in community leadership have higher engagement and cultural appropriateness.
- Experiential Human Rights Educationmethodology: experiential-educationBy immersing youth in the history and current realities of human rights, we inspire sustained civic engagement, because experiential learning fosters empathy and personal responsibility more effectively than didactic instruction.
- Relationship-Based Outreachmethodology: relationship-based_outreachBy maintaining consistent, long-term relationships with unhoused individuals through weekly engagement, we build trust that increases access to care and support, because sustained human connection reduces barriers to service uptake.
- Resource-Brokering Networkmethodology: resource_brokeringBy identifying unmet community needs and connecting them with available resource providers, we address gaps in support more efficiently and sustainably, because direct linkages between need and supply increase both responsiveness and trust.