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COMPASS COLLEGE OF CINEMARIC ARTS (CCCA) IS A PREMIER, FAITH-BASED FILM COLLEGE SET IN A UNIQUE, CONSERVATORY-LIKE ENVIRONMENT. CCCA IS A 501C)3 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND IS ACCREDITED BY …

Arts & Culture Grand Rapids, MI EIN: 383336473 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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74
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Compass College of Cinematic Arts

Compass College is a film school that empowers visual storytellers, check us out!

Founded
Headquarters
Grand Rapids, MI
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A31
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

Mission

Compass college of cinemaric arts (ccca) is a premier, faith-based film college set in a unique, conservatory-like environment. Ccca is a 501c)3 non-profit organization and is accredited by the accrediting commission of career schools and colleges (accsc). Degrees authorized to be conferred are as follows: bachelor of fine arts in cinematic and media arts. Bachelor degree programs must consist of at least 120 semester credit hours or equivalent of collegiate level study.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 51%
Peer average: 76%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 33.90%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 17.5% of total expenses ($129,093 of $737,164).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.51
Program$0.51

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Compass College of Cinematic Arts with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Compass College of Cinematic Arts is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 383336473. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $381K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Compass College of Cinematic Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 383336473. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Compass College of Cinematic Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Compass College of Cinematic Arts is located in Grand Rapids, MI, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years. Its registered address is 41 Sheldon Ave Se, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Compass College of Cinematic Arts has $381K in annual revenue. It allocates 51% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Compass College of Cinematic Arts is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $381K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Compass College of Cinematic Arts. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Compass College of Cinematic Arts holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 51% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Compass College is a film school that empowers visual storytellers, check us out! Compass College of Cinematic Arts is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 51% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $381K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Compass College of Cinematic Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Compass College of Cinematic Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 383336473, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
51% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
32

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

GU
Guy S•••••
CHAIRMAN

Officers & trustees (11)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$1.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 25 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1997
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Compass College of Cinematic Arts

What is Compass College of Cinematic Arts?
Compass College of Cinematic Arts is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Grand Rapids, United States. Compass College is a film school that empowers visual storytellers, check us out!
When was Compass College of Cinematic Arts founded?
Compass College of Cinematic Arts was founded in 1997.
Who leads Compass College of Cinematic Arts?
Guy Sawyer serves as CHAIRMAN.
Where is Compass College of Cinematic Arts located?
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, United States.
What is Compass College of Cinematic Arts's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 51% of expenses go to program services.
Is Compass College of Cinematic Arts trustworthy?
Compass College of Cinematic Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Compass College of Cinematic Arts's registration number?
IRS EIN: 383336473.
What is Compass College of Cinematic Arts's website?
https://www.compass.edu