One Circle Foundation 2025 Annual Report

One Circle Foundation 2025 ANNUAL REPORT

Honoring

relationships.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTERS FROM LEADERSHIP

MISSION & VISION

PROGRAMS & IMPACT

STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION

STRATEGIC PLAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS

DONORS & PARTNERS

FINANCIALS

STAFF

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BOARD ACCOMPLISHMENTS

CALL TO ACTION

LEADERSHIP We recognize the quality of our relationships with others as the most important aspect of our work, and as paramount to growth, learning, health and success. LETTERS FROM

MOOREA DICKASON Executive Director

Welcome to the 2025 One Circle Foundation Annual Report. This year’s theme comes from one of our foundational core values: We Are Relational . We recognize the quality of our relationships with others as the most important aspect of our work, paramount to growth, learning, health, and success. This theme reflects how we navigated the challenges and uncertainty experienced throughout 2025. Like many nonprofits, we found ourselves navigating executive orders and policy shifts issued by a new administration, creating immediate uncertainty across the sector. As the social and funding landscapes continued to shift, relationships proved to be the steady ground beneath our feet. The quality of our connections with one another, with our partners, and with our broader community, shaped how we adapted, responded, and made decisions. OCF made difficult but necessary choices, including two budget cuts and staffing reductions, and leaned into fundraising and grant writing more intentionally than ever before. All along the way, Circles remained at the heart of everything we did. Even in a challenging year, facilitators across the country continued showing up for each other and for young people, creating spaces of belonging, trust, and growth. At the same time, we showed up for facilitators in training rooms and beyond—offering scholarships, support sessions, consultation, and the development of new resources and curriculum. We also turned inward, supporting one another as a team of full-time staff, trainers, and board members, strengthening our internal community so OCF could remain resilient and responsive for years to come. I am constantly inspired by the people who make this work a reality: our staff, trainers, board members, facilitators, training hosts, donors, and other

community partners who bring care, courage, and commitment into every relationship. Your willingness to listen, collaborate, and stay connected—especially when things were hard—made all the difference this year. This mission and this community reaffirm how good-hearted and beautiful humanity can be. As we look ahead, we are building on what we learned in 2025: it’s all about healthy relationships, and connection is the impact. By nurturing our treasured relationships and building new partnerships, we continue to bring Circles to spaces where youth and adults alike can be themselves, listen deeply, share from the heart, laugh, cry, create, and just be. Thank you for being part of this community, as a group of people showing up every day in the hope of a brighter tomorrow. I look forward to showing up with you and for you in the years to come. We are all connected.

With gratitude,

Moorea Dickason Executive Director One Circle Foundation

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NANCY ROLDÁN JOHNSON Board President

As Board President, I am proud to share the Board of Directors’ accomplishments and role in steadying and guiding One Circle Foundation through 2025. In what proved to be an unprecedented and uncertain year for nonprofits, our Board of Directors, Executive Director, and staff leadership stayed focused on our mission and grounded in our values. At the heart of our work is our commitment to being relational, a core value inherent in how we show up for one another with honesty and intention, knowing that healthy relationships are essential to positive development and change. In anticipation of federal mandates and shifts in the national landscape, our focus was clear: protect the quality of our work, lead with transparency, and make timely, responsible decisions. As early as October 2024, Executive Director Moorea Dickason and I sought guidance from nonprofit sector experts on how organizations could best prepare for the uncertainty ahead, researching recommended frameworks and approaches to mission-aligned decision making. Together with the Board of Directors, we convened One Circle Foundation’s first-ever Crisis Management Committee to organize reliable information and support collaborative decision-making under multiple scenarios. When our most challenging projections materialized, executive leadership, in close partnership with staff, acted decisively and implemented early, measured budget reductions that safeguarded programmatic quality and organizational stability. It is also important to name the conditions we faced. After successive years of double-digit growth and entering the year poised for continued momentum, revenue ultimately came in at approximately 57% of our original 2025 budget, largely due to federal executive orders affecting client participation. Because we had prepared, we responded with steadiness rather than urgency, strengthening financial oversight while remaining focused on long-term sustainability.

I am profoundly proud of how our Board of Directors, Executive Director Moorea, and our incredible staff navigated this moment with composure, compassion, and shared purpose. Their partnership ensured we remained clear-headed, values-driven, and centered on what matters most. Despite sustained pressure throughout the year, we completed our three-year strategic plan on schedule and transitioned directly into forward planning. With insights from former Board of Directors member Kim Selvaggi and Pete Hoelscher facilitating collaborative planning with staff directors, we developed an agile operating plan for the year ahead. We clarified priorities and anticipated headwinds, creating a practical roadmap grounded in the lessons of 2025. The buoyancy we experienced despite rough waters is a testament to the relational culture we created. A culture of trust and stability is possible when governance is thoughtful, and relationships support clear, accountable leadership. I have seen firsthand the depth of partnership between the Board of Directors and Executive Director, including creating a judgement-free space at board meetings for Moorea to openly share what keeps her up at night, where she struggles, and how the we can best support her. I also witnessed our relational values come to life through intentional board–staff collaboration, one- on-one conversations with Board members that build accountability and trust, and sustained donor relationships rooted in care. Our Board of Directors members remained engaged in community presence through bike races, Rotary engagements, outreach to longtime supporters and new donors, and continued investment in the Circles’ community-building power. With full Board of Directors participation, members helped raise $17,520, ensuring caring adults could access our training and bring evidence-informed support to the youth they serve.

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The achievements of 2025 reflect what becomes possible when relationships are strong, steady, and grounded in trust. To our clients, caring adults, donors, and community partners: thank you for walking alongside us. Your belief in our mission and your relationships with One Circle Foundation make this work possible. Together, we are safeguarding community well-being and supporting the healthy development of young people.

I am grateful for the leadership and service of our Board of Directors. At our annual meeting, we honored Harsh Jadhav for completing his three-year board term as Treasurer and a member of the Finance Committee. While we will miss Harsh dearly, we are fortunate to welcome Pete Hoelscher into the Treasurer role. Strengthening our Executive Committee, we welcomed Vilma Luz Cabán as Vice President and Elise Turcios as Secretary. I also want to thank our committee chairs for their dedication: Elise Turcios and Jacquelyn Smith- Edwards (Fund Development), and Priscilla Martinez and Vilma Luz Cabán (Board Development). I extend my gratitude to Barry Ostrer for his board service and contributions to the One Circle Foundation. As I enter my third and final year serving as Board President, I want to share sincere gratitude to the One Circle Foundation community. It has been my life’s honor to serve this organization in different capacities for nine years and to help lead through these times of significant change and meaningful leadership transitions, including the retirements of founders Giovanna Taormina and Beth Hossfeld. I am proud of how the Board of Directors, Moorea, and our entire team have stewarded this transition with care and integrity. With 2026 ahead, the Board of Directors has begun its search for the next Board President, and I will continue to serve throughout the coming year to ensure continuity, stability, and strong governance. Looking ahead, I do so with great optimism. The year behind us reinforced a lasting truth: when circumstances are uncertain, a culture that values relationships helps us to make better choices, remain aligned under pressure, and stay true to what matters. With an agile operating plan in place, a clear approach to funding diversification, including the launch of One Circle Foundation’s first-ever Legacy Fund, and continued investment in research-based Circles, we are positioned to move forward with resilience and purpose.

In partnership and gratitude,

Nancy Roldán Johnson Board President One Circle Foundation

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OUR VISION

Youth thrive worldwide through compassionate connections and healthy relationships within their communities.

OUR MISSION

To prepare caring adults with excellent accredited training, user-friendly activity guides, and innovative approaches to facilitate research-based Circles for transformational youth development.

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Programs & Impact

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Experience the beauty of a relational approach. Explore our 2025 program highlights and see how this work comes to life through connection.

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SCHOLARSHIPS $55,936 in scholarship funds and discounts were applied to training attendees and curricula. Meet four of the scholarship recipients and hear about the impact this financial aid has made for them and their communities.

“As I moved through each module, I kept thinking about the young people I work with, especially the boys. I saw so clearly how powerful this could be for them, for their growth, for their healing, and for their voices to be heard.” – Alexandra Hall, College Unbound, certified facilitator of The Council for Boys and Young Men ®

“The trainings at One Circle Foundation will not only prepare you to be an amazing facilitator, but you also go through the process too, so you know what your clients or participants will be experiencing.” – Gina Salazar, Founder and Executive Director, Single Parents Advocacy and Resource Center, certified facilitator of Girls Circle ® and Mother-Daughter Circle

“I recommend other people take this training because it provides powerful tools to support youth through evidence-based, strength- focused approaches that create meaningful connection and change.” – Nicole Mendicino, Manager of Youth Services, The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester, certified facilitator of Girls Circle ®

“I’m so excited to teach them about having their own choices and having control over their lives more than they think they do, and this is something that I really wish I had when I was a girl.” – Erin Barreto, Case Manager, Mental Health Association of Columbia, certified facilitator of Girls Circle ®

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This map showcases the North American regions we had the privilege of serving with training, curricula, and support in 2025.

World reach in 2025 by country and/or territory: United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Armed Forces Europe, The Netherlands, Israel

“There was a youth who came to Circle. At first, she really didn’t say much. As time went on, her check-ins got a little

longer. Then she would come and say, “I have so much to tell the Circle.” Then it got to a point where I would have to cut her check-ins because it was so long. One check-in, she told the whole Circle that she had gone one full year without using self-harm. I thought it was wonderful that she had found a place to blossom and to share.” – Fatima Adeboye, Fairfield PAL Teen Center, Operations Manager

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TRAINING – LASTING IMPACT

Advanced Facilitation Skills Training: Connect, Lead & Grow

One Circle Foundation launched a new Advanced Facilitation Skills Training to support experienced, certified facilitators in strengthening their practice and skills. Led by OCF’s Director of Training, Victoria Mahand, MSW, and Lead Trainer, Elizabeth Morris, MS, we emphasized attunement to group energy, navigating digital distractions, managing disconnection, and deepening connection and trust. Designed as a next step beyond foundational training, this offering focused on how facilitators show up relationally in Circle spaces and how their presence and decision-making shape group dynamics and outcomes. 56 training events supported 1,110 new facilitators in building Circle spaces that will reach thousands of young people. Over the past 29 years, this ripple effect has sustained OCF’s impact through relationships that continue long after training ends. Participant satisfaction continued to climb, reaching 97.4% this year—an increase from the prior year and a reflection of the depth and quality participants experienced in our trainings.

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QUESTION: “WHAT PART OF THIS COURSE WAS MOST VALUABLE TO YOU?”

Facilitator Responses: “The wisdom is the advice you wanted to give the group that comes from the group and NOT you! We are getting paid to change the behavior of youth when their brains aren’t fully developed!”

“That could be applied in different settings and could be flexible. The facilitator was very grounded and knowledgeable. I appreciated how present she was with us and how she helped us feel connected.”

“The way Victoria made me feel since day one. The way she trains, the tone she uses. She is so smart and fun. Getting to connect with others.”

TRAINING HIGHLIGHT One Circle Foundation delivered The Council for Boys and Young Men ® Facilitator Training for the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice in Columbia, SC. Director of Training, Victoria Mahand, and Council Trainer, Christopher Emanuel, guided 15 Black adult male educators, counselors, supervisors, support staff, and a chaplain through a powerful experience focused on creating safe, supportive Circles for justice-involved boys. Participants shared the personal impact of the training, with one noting, “I didn’t realize how helpful this would be for my relationship with my wife and children,” and another urging, “Other staff need this training.”

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CURRICULA

New Activity Guide Release— Voice & Choice: Embracing Boundaries and Consent One Circle Foundation released Voice & Choice: Embracing Boundaries and Consent, a Unity Circle ® activity guide developed in response to the growing need for clear, developmentally appropriate tools that support healthy boundaries, agency, and consent.

This guide expands the conversation beyond sexual consent alone, offering youth opportunities to explore voice, choice, and boundary-setting across everyday relationships and life experiences. Through structured, strengths-based activities, youth practice identifying their needs, expressing themselves clearly, and respecting others’ boundaries. > Voice & Choice was designed to support facilitators in navigating complex and often sensitive topics with care, clarity, and confidence. > Activities are flexible and adaptable for a wide range of settings, age groups, and group dynamics. > This resource can be used within Girls Circle ® , The Council for Boys and Young Men ® , Unity Circle ® , or other youth development programs. Rooted in our relational and trauma-informed approach, Voice & Choice reflects our ongoing commitment to equipping caring adults with practical, research-based tools that meet the real needs of youth.

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MORE CURRICULA ACHIEVEMENTS

DIGITAL CURRICULA We continued converting our printed curricula into digital flipbooks, enhancing accessibility while reducing costs for facilitators by eliminating shipping time and expense and lowering our ecological footprint. Our digital library now includes eleven full activity guides and eight individual sessions. UPDATED SEX IN THE DIGITAL AGE ACTIVITY GUIDE The popular Unity Circle ® supplemental activity guide, Sex in the Digital Age, received extensive updates, including trauma-informed tips when conducting mindfulness activities, revised activities in multiple sessions, and current online citations and resources for facilitators & youth. RELEASED THE UNITY CIRCLE SET OF CURRICULA With the addition of Voice & Choice: Embracing Boundaries and Consent, the Unity Circle ® model now includes five activity guides. To support agencies seeking a cohesive, comprehensive program option for mixed-gender groups, we released the Unity Circle ® Curriculum Set.

YOUTH-CENTERED CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

In November 2025, One Circle Foundation’s newest guide, Calm & Connected: A Guide to Personalized Grounding and Mental Health, centered on youth mental health, was pilot-tested across four partner organizations and schools. The pilot engaged 56 youth, all of whom completed youth feedback surveys, and four facilitators who provided implementation feedback after testing selected sessions with their groups. Insights from both youth and facilitators directly informed updates, revisions, and enhancements to strengthen the final curriculum, slated for release in March 2026.

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SUPPORT

Through feedback gathered from our community surveys, OCF continued to provide the support and resources facilitators and youth service providers asked for, responding directly to the realities they are navigating in their work with young people. On our blog, we shared practical tips and tools to meet the moment. These resources were designed to be immediately useful, grounded in real-world facilitation needs.

> Adapting Circle Sessions to 45 Minutes > How to Keep Youth Engaged in the Age of TikTok > Tips for School Leaders Navigating Today’s Challenges

We hosted complimentary, live-online Facilitator Support Sessions each month, creating space for facilitators to connect with OCF’s Director of Training, staff, and peers. These sessions offered opportunities for skill-building, facilitation practice, supportive Q&A, and sharing from the heart. Facilitator Support Sessions reinforce the deeply relational nature of Circle facilitation and remind us that we are stronger—and more effective—when we learn and grow together.

CONSULTATION

Beyond training, OCF partnered with organizations seeking deeper, long-term Circle implementation through customized consultation. These engagements supported agencies in thoughtfully integrating Circles into their programs, with a focus on implementation planning, quality assurance, sustainability, and alignment with organizational goals. Consultation sessions are tailored to each organization’s context and needs, often including live Circle demonstrations and real-time feedback. This hands-on approach helps facilitators strengthen their practice, build confidence, and create programming that is both meaningful and sustainable over time.

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Consultation Highlights

OCF Trainer Danielle Sutherland, with support from Director of Training Victoria Mahand, provided a two-hour consultation to Twin Rivers Unified School District. The session guided participants in identifying program successes, areas for growth, and action steps for implementing the Girls Circle ® model. Twin Rivers staff indicated that the consultation was helpful and shared that they were able to get answers to their questions.

Senior Lead Council Trainer Dan Bland and Director of Training Victoria Mahand provided an in-person consultation for My Brother’s Keeper in Yonkers. Ahead of the session, Victoria facilitated a virtual pre-consultation needs assessment to help shape a responsive and tailored learning experience. During the consultation, participants engaged in an activity from The Council model and collaborated to identify practical next steps for implementation within their program settings. Host Jason Baez shared, “I’m truly thankful our staff attended this consultation in person; they received helpful feedback to clearly communicate the Council Model and gain strategies to increase youth participation in Circle.”

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CONFERENCES

2025 HEALTHY TEEN NETWORK CONFERENCE

One Circle Foundation was proudly represented at the Healthy Teen Network Conference in Atlanta, GA, by Director of Curricula, Shayla Benson, and Director of Training, Victoria Mahand. They led the workshop, “We Are All Connected: The Power of Authenticity, Belonging, and Respect Through Circles,” engaging participants in a 75-minute interactive session designed to foster authentic connections and inclusive environments for youth using our Circle models. Shayla reflected, “I had the chance to connect with both new and

seasoned educators who share a deep commitment to sexuality education and youth development. The sessions I attended reinvigorated my work as a curriculum writer and reminded me why being a sexuality educator will always be at the heart of what I do.” Our workshop received overwhelmingly positive feedback, and our presence at the Healthy Teen Network Conference highlighted how transformative a Circle experience can be by creating spaces for meaningful dialogue, authentic connection, and relationship-building for both adults and youth.

DURING 2025, OUR TEAM PROUDLY REPRESENTED OCF AT:

• American School Counselors Association (Long Beach, CA) • Child & Adolescent Mental Health Conference (Duluth, MN) • National Conference on School Leadership (Seattle, WA) • National Association of Social Workers Conference (Chicago, IL) • Healthy Teen Network Conference (Atlanta, GA) These events created opportunities to engage with policymakers and youth- serving professionals, expanding awareness of One Circle Foundation’s programs and mission.

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Stories of Transformation

Change doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in relationship. The following stories highlight the lived experiences of facilitators and partners who are strengthening communities through Circle practice.

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> MEET KEVIN – BUILDING TRUST AND BROTHERHOOD THROUGH CIRCLES Kevin Anthony Green is the Chief Visionary & CEO of Seeds of a Father. His reflections demonstrate the power of > MEET GINA SALAZAR, FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SPARC “Lead with Authenticity – Share your real stories and personal experiences. Vulnerability builds trust, and trust opens the door for others to share their own truths.” Read the post. presence, connection, and the life-changing impact of Circles. Gina heads SPARC, (Single Parents Advocacy and Resource Center). Discover how this facilitator is transforming lives in the Bay Area and beyond. “Sometimes the quiet moments are where the healing begins. Let youth shape the Circle, invite them to co-create guidelines, themes, or even lead.“ Read the feature.

> CREATIVE CIRCLES IN

> HEALING GENERATIONS: MY PATH FROM PAIN TO PURPOSE In her story, Tysha Pressley comes full circle—from growing up in a challenging family environment to leading healing Circles that support mothers and daughters. Her personal journey reflects resilience, connection, and the transformative power of shared experience. Read the post. “I work with refugee youth, and took the training for The Council last March. Since then, I’ve run very successful groups here at KEYS using the Standing Together and Living a Legacy curricula. My colleague has also been running Girls Circle ® programming here for the last year. With the huge success of the One Circle programs here at KEYS, we have been invited into the schools to run programs during the school day for high needs youth! This is an exciting next step for us.” ALEX BIEN – SETTLEMENT WORKER IN SCHOOLS IN KINGSTON, ONTARIO, CANADA

ACTION: FAIRFIELD PAL TEEN CENTER INSPIRES YOUTH At the Fairfield PAL Teen Center, youth mentor Fatima Adeboye is using creativity, compassion, and the Girls Circle ® model to inspire transformation. Her work highlights how creativity in Circle can spark connection, confidence, and lasting change for youth. Read the post.

> MEET NICOLE MENDICINO, MANAGER OF YOUTH SERVICES

Nicole works at The Child Advocacy Center of Greater Rochester—discover how this prevention educator is building trust, resilience, and connection through Circles. “One pro-tip I’d share is to focus on building trust before diving into content. The power of Circles lies in the relationships formed within them.” Read the feature.

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STRATEGIC PLAN ACCOMPLISHMENTS

In 2025, One Circle Foundation finalized its three-year strategic plan on schedule to strengthen infrastructure, expand programs, and diversify revenue. Here are the highlights of our accomplishments:

• Completed HR policies, onboarding, succession planning, governance documentation, and launched a refreshed mission and vision GOAL #1: INCREASE INTERNAL CAPACITY, CAPABILITIES, AND CULTURE • Implemented flexible schedules, refined meeting practices, and introduced Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and project management

GOAL #2: PROGRAMMATIC GROWTH

GOAL #3: REVENUE DIVERSIFICATION

• Strengthened feedback systems through biannual customer surveys and training evaluations • Launched Voice & Choice and Advanced Facilitator

• Expanded revenue through corporate and foundation grants, new curriculum, and advanced training • Strengthened fundraising infrastructure with DonorPerfect and community fundraising tools • Engaged 100% board participation in giving and fundraising • Completed a partnership and sponsorship strategy, identifying new donor and referral opportunities

Training, expanding professional learning pathways

• Implemented a comprehensive marketing

tools to strengthen communication and accountability

strategy informed by client feedback,

increasing engagement across email and social platforms • Secured strategic partnerships, including Ford Family Foundation and Marin Community Foundation • Published OCF’s second annual impact report and earned the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency

• Expanded professional development through coaching, conferences, workshops, and learning platforms for staff, trainers, and board • Established dashboards, KPIs, and annual goal tracking while integrating core values and equal opportunity practices into hiring, contracts, and internal agreements

• Advanced annual fundraising initiatives

while laying groundwork for expanded campaigns in 2026

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With these accomplishments, we continue into another anticipated year of uncertainty, steady and watchful, guided by an agile plan and grounded optimism.

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DONORS We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the individuals, businesses, partners, and the One Circle Foundation community who supported our work throughout 2025. Your generous financial support ensured that, even during changing and complex times, our work remained grounded in connection and community. Because of your generosity, OCF trainings and facilitation tools remained accessible to individuals and organizations with limited resources, expanding Circles into communities where they are needed most. Together, 147 supporters helped raise $27,520 in 2025 — a powerful reminder that we are all connected.

Alan Harris Alisha Perry Amanda Simpson

Elise Turcios Ellen Rutter

Ken Bhandary Kevin Hill Kimberly Sokoloff King Andres King King Kristen Ginley Kristin McKean

Natalie Gotts Nelson Ferrer Norma Merced Patricia Greenwell

Elizabeth Alvarez Elizabeth Delaney Elizabeth Hossfeld

Andrea Boone Andrew Allen

Patricia Smith Paul Hanson Peggy J. Robles-Alvarado Pete Hoelscher

Angela Robinson Ann Ossenberg Anthony Rodriguez Ashley Mistry Audriana Hossfeld Barbara Turcios Benjamin Cisrow Betty J. Zara Bonita Bell Brenda Simmons Brittani Irons Caitlin McCaffery Camilo Ospona Carolyn Gonzalez Cathy Beauchamp Cheryl Dickason Chris Baechler Chris Ekonomidis

Elizabeth Keefe Eric A. Schmidt Erica Fraser Felix Muzquiz

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Laurence Perry Laurence Stom LeeAnn Bartolini Leslie Anderson Lilybell Lopez Linda L. Phelps

Franco Gama Harsh Jadhav Heather Cruz Heidi Shenk Hemant Jadhav

Linda Ortega Linda Salazar Lisa Viera Lucille Eitmant Marguerite Sweeney Maria Consuelo

Jacqueline Zenon Jacquelyn Nazario Jacquelyn Smith White Jeffrey LaDue Joan Lynch Joanne Haight Johan Berg John Day Joi Prudhomme Jose Ferrer Josh Friedman Judyann McCarthy Julian Bixler Karen Johnson Karen Roddie Kathleen Hollingsworth Katherine Holcomb

Tara Colon Tarik Ragab Teodoro Anderson Diaz Theresa Thorn Theresa Thompson Tony Adams Tracy Youngston Vance Dickason Vanessa B. Caveney Victor Paul Victoria Mahand Victoria Perez Vilma Caban William LaDue WMB2, LLC Yolanda Caldera-Durant Yolanda Rodriguez Zachary Haber

Mariah Price Marissa Hill Marvin Caples

Colin Johnson Colleen Kemp Coraly Berg Craig Johnson Cristian Fabián Cotacio Gonzales Dana Perry

Maryjoan Mahoney Matthew Thompson Maureen Smith Melanie Arroyo Melissa Alexander Melissa Greene Michael Negrón Monica Shevell Moorea Dickason Nancy Castle Nancy Lopez-Peralta Nancy Roldán Johnson Nancy Weiner

Daniel Go Zales Danilo Mosquera Danilo Romero David Heckley De Etra Branch Denean Trigs Keys Don Ford Donna Hartney

Kayleen Lugo Kelley O’Brien Kelly Agar

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GRANTS

In 2025, One Circle Foundation received a grant from the Ford Family Foundation to strengthen and expand access to Circles in rural Oregon and Siskiyou County. This

initiative focused on training 25 youth-serving professionals in OCF Circle models, providing access to digital curricula, and offering ongoing facilitator support to encourage confident, sustainable implementation. “The Circle training made me more aware from a social-emotional standpoint, and I have started adding it into every program I run, using Circle activities to start all our clubs.” — Kendoll Tuthill

This partnership reflects a shared commitment to

community care and the belief that when adults are supported, young people are better positioned to thrive. We are deeply grateful to the Ford Family Foundation for helping make Circles more accessible in under-resourced regions.

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TRAINING HOSTS

Thirteen organizations, agencies, and school districts across the United States and Canada partnered with One Circle Foundation to host our professional development and facilitator trainings for their teams. These people are catalysts for change! Through this investment in staff learning and shared practice, host partners strengthened alignment, collaboration, and connection—supporting meaningful and sustainable youth development across their organizations and communities.

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Their commitment fuels a movement of connection, growth, and lasting impact.

Central California Women’s Facilities (CCWF) | Chowchilla, CA https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/facility-locator/ccwf Anissa De La Cruz

Planned Parenthood of Central and Western New York | Buffalo, NY https://www.ppcwny.org Chris Spicer & Tamika Neal with Shayla Benson

California Institution for Women

Protect Our Children |

(CIW) | Corona, CA https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/facility-locator/ciw Warden Lavelle Parker

Wilsonville, OR https://www.ocdc.net Mary Ratliff

Empowering Indigenous Women

San Juan Unified School District

| Stephenville, NL, Canada https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/wge/ aboriginalwomen Nancy Buckle

| Sacramento, CA https://www.sanjuan.edu Christena M. Nihart

South Carolina Department of

Kern High School District |

Juvenile Justice | Columbia, SC https://djj.sc.gov Dr. Ernest Brown, Jr.

Bakersfield, CA https://www.kernhigh.org Fabian Buckner

Yonkers Public Schools |

Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene | Hudson, NY https://www.mhacg.org Valerie Bisi NJ4S Passaic County Hub New Jersey Community Development Corporation | Paterson, NJ https://www.njcdc.org Patricia Kramer

Yonkers, NY https://www.yonkerspublicschools.org Jason Baez

New York State Division of

Criminal Justice Services | Albany, NY https://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/opca Jessica Smith

Phipps Neighborhoods Center |

Bronx, NY https://www.phippsny.org Joe Vereen

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FINANCIALS One Circle Foundation remains deeply committed to financial stewardship and long-term sustainability. Our platinum-level status on GuideStar reflects the highest standards of transparency and accountability, underscoring our responsibility to the communities, partners, and supporters who invest in our work. We take this trust seriously and steward every dollar with care and intention.

EXPENSE BREAKDOWN FROM IRS FORM 990 (PRIOR YEAR)

83.7% PROGRAM SERVICES

14% ADMINISTRATION

2.2% FUNDRAISING

Responding with Preparation and Stewardship While revenue reached 57% of our original 2025 budget, largely due to federal executive orders affecting community participation, early preparation starting in late 2024 allowed us to respond with intention. Those efforts, including forming a crisis management committee, two rounds of budget cuts, and connection with other National nonprofit leaders, helped safeguard the quality of our programs while maintaining organizational stability during a challenging year. For complete financial details, including our IRS Form 990 and year-over-year financial data, visit our GuideStar profile . Our 2025 financials will be added as soon as they become available.

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CIRCLE IMPACT – Discover Oliver Spring’s Story One Circle Foundation is grateful to showcase the transformative work of our partnering organizations and Circle facilitators worldwide in empowering youth. Through their dedication and dynamic implementation of Circles, our partners create safe, inclusive spaces where young people are inspired to grow, connect, and thrive.

Featured Facilitator: Oliver Spring (he/him/his) Program and Organization: Delaware County Prevention Education Program (PEP) at Child and Family Focus, Inc. Role: Prevention Specialist

Q. What inspired you to start doing this meaningful work with youth, and what excites you most about being part of your organization? A. I have a B.A. in Women’s and Gender Studies, and I love having conversations with people about topics related to gender roles and expectations in our culture. I also wish I had been given the opportunity to talk about these topics at a younger age, so I could unlearn some of the gender norms that did not fit with me. I really love providing a space for youth to be able to explore the topics within the One Circle programs in ways that allow them to imagine how they want to show up authentically as themselves. Q. The CDC reports a mental health crisis among youth, with 4 in 10 high schoolers experiencing persistent sadness or hopelessness. How have you seen this play out in your programs, and how do your Circle programs support youth facing these challenges? A. I have absolutely seen mental health issues in participants in my One Circle groups across all ages of youth. Even if we haven’t directly talked specifically about mental health concerns, I have also seen risk factors that can lead to more serious mental illnesses. Some of these risk factors include youth not feeling able to be their full selves, feeling limited in how they can express their emotions, and not having a reliable support system. I also see just how hard it is to be a queer and/or trans youth growing up

today. There are so many factors and people that are actively trying to control how LGBTQ+ youth exist, and this can easily lead to feelings of shame. One Circle programs address all of the risk factors I have mentioned here in various ways, such as through interactive activities, engaging discussions, and contemplative reflections. The Circle groups I have run have given youth tools that they can use to build their supports within and outside themselves, as well as their resilience. Q. What’s one pro-tip you’d share with someone eager to start Circles in their programming? Any insider advice to help them make the most impact? A. Listen to the youth whenever possible. Like really listen. They are all so smart and have such unique ideas, and I always learn something from the youth I work with when I take the time to actually listen to what they want to share with me and their peers. Q. What else would you like to share with the One Circle Foundation community? Any insights, experiences, or messages that you think would resonate with them? A. I want to encourage everyone to keep showing up for these kids. Especially the queer and trans kids.

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THE TEAM

Our staff is the foundation of One Circle Foundation’s work. With a shared commitment to care, excellence, and meaningful connection, they bring our mission to life through every training, curriculum, and initiative—supporting the adults who guide youth toward healthy development and stronger relationships.

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MOOREA DICKASON Executive Director

LAUREN M. PERRY, ACSW Senior Director of Development & Communications

VICTORIA MAHAND, MSW Director of Training, Master Trainer

PAT GREENWELL Office Manager

SHAYLA BENSON, ABD Director of Curricula

VANESSA CAVENEY Director of Brand & Design Strategy

JAZLYN SURELL, M.S.ED. Administrative & Technology Coordinator

DANIELLE SUTHERLAND, MFT Manager of Outreach & Engagement, Trainer Through August 2025

DOREEN THOMPSON Business Support Coordinator, Trainer Through June 2025

KAREN RODDIE, A.M. Manager of Outreach & Engagement Joined September 2025

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PART- TIME TRAINERS

DANIEL BLAND, LPC Senior Lead Trainer

ELIZABETH MORRIS, MS Lead Trainer

MICHELANGELO LOBATO, MC Trainer

CHRISTOPHER M. EMANUEL Trainer

DR. VALERIE EKUE, ED.D. Trainer

ADDITIONAL TEAM MEMBERS BETH HOSSFELD, LMFT, OCF CO-FOUNDER Consultant PAMELA CLEMENTS, LMFT Curricula Editor, Spanish Translator

DANIELLE SUTHERLAND, MFT Trainer

DOREEN THOMPSON Trainer

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“If I could do One Circle every day with every young person in this town, I would do it.”

– Giovanna Garofalo, Facilitator of One Circle Programs

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2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

One Circle Foundation is guided by a committed Board of Directors that provide steady leadership and thoughtful governance. Their care, insight, and collaborative stewardship safeguard our mission, strengthen the organization, and support lasting impact for youth and communities.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

ELISE TURCIOS Secretary; Co-Chair, Fund Development Committee Behavioral Specialist, LifeWorks – Community Action Partnership Sonoma

NANCY ROLDÁN JOHNSON Board President Nonprofit Leadership and Executive Coach, ACC, CPCC

VILMA LUZ CABÁN, ED.D. Board Vice President; Co- Chair, Board Development Committee Humanitarian Researcher, Program Evaluator & Educator

HARSH JADHAV, CPA, CISA, CISM, CFE, CRMA, CRISC Board Treasurer; Finance Committee Chief Audit Executive – Alameda County Employees Retirement Association

In 2025, we were honored to welcome two new board members, bringing fresh perspectives and dedication to our mission:

MEMBERS AT LARGE

PRISCILLA MARTINEZ, LCSW Member At-Large; Co- Chair, Board Development Committee Clinical Care Manager – Carelon Behavioral Health, Child & Family Division

JACQUELYN SMITH- EDWARDS Member At-Large; Co- Chair, Fund Development Committee Prevention Program Manager, DEI, – Henrico County Mental Health and Developmental Services

PETE HOELSCHER Member At-Large Joined April 2025 COO - InvestorBootz

BARRY OSTRER Member At-Large Joined April 2025 Educator, retired

We extend our deepest gratitude to two dedicated board members whose service concluded in 2025—thank you for your leadership and impact:

Barry Ostrer Member At-Large Educator, retired

HARSH JADHAV, CPA, CISA, CISM, CFE, CRMA, CRISC Board Treasurer; Finance Committee Chief Audit Executive – Alameda County Employees Retirement Association (ACERA)

Visit our website to read more about each board member.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACCOMPLISHMENTS

In 2025, the Board of Directors provided steady governance during a year of significant change—strengthening leadership continuity, navigating financial uncertainty with care, and positioning One Circle Foundation for resilience and sustainability in the years ahead.

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STEADY GOVERNANCE IN A YEAR OF CHANGE

• Maintained steady governance through significant uncertainty, staying closely engaged with timely questions, clear decisions, and transparent communication. • Strengthened leadership continuity by filling key committee roles and reinforcing the Executive Committee. • Completed a Board Self-Assessment to identify strengths and improvement priorities. • Implemented stronger onboarding processes for Board roles, including Board President, committee chairs, and a Board Buddy partnership to support and integrate new board members.

ADVANCING STRATEGIC & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Successfully completed the organization’s three-year Strategic Plan on schedule. • Prepared for 2026 with an agile Operating Plan establishing clear priorities, anticipated headwinds, and alignment with measurable goals.

RESILIENCE, RISK PLANNING, AND RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP

• Consolidated scenario planning and resilience work through the Crisis Management Committee by developing tiered responses, establishing early indicators, and setting decision triggers tied to federal policy uncertainty. • Led disciplined financial stewardship during revenue disruption, including board-level budget revision and clear decision thresholds to protect mission quality. • Reviewed and updated OCF’s reserves policy, reducing the reserve threshold from 12 months to 6 months to reflect a sustainable standard while maintaining responsibility. • Completed a comprehensive emergency succession plan for the Executive Director role. • Realized full Board participation and expanded relationship-based fundraising and outreach and leveraging community networks (e.g., bike races, Rotary, donor reconnection/new donor outreach) to provide over 70 scholarships for caring adults.

POSITIONING FOR 2026

• Advancing funding diversification by launching the One Circle Foundation Legacy Fund, an organization fund through the Marin Community Foundation, to establish an endowment that offers supporters a meaningful way to make lasting contributions, strengthening long-term sustainability, and deepening donor partnerships. • Committed to organizational capacity building, governance effectiveness, and agility through partnerships and grant-supported initiatives, including the annual in-person governance conference to strengthen board cohesion and the Board–Executive Director partnership to position the organization for ongoing stability and growth amid economic challenges.

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