Compass for Kids
The mission of Compass for Kids is to provide academic and social-emotional support to empower children and families underserved by our community. Our vision is that all children …
Compass for Kids Inc
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Compass for Kids has ambitious goals to change the landscape of our community through providing resources and support to children who are often overlooked. Thank you for considering becoming one of our partners in improving the lives of incredible students in our community! When more children graduate from high school, more can go on to
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Mission
The mission of Compass for Kids is to provide academic and social-emotional support to empower children and families underserved by our community. Our vision is that all children in our community experience success and reach their full potential. Our programs are: Club Compass, Camp Compass, and Youth Leadership Development Program.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Compass for Kids has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 98% of comparable organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it 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 contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- 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 + methodologyCompass for Kids is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Springfield, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 812829202. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 96 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Compass for Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 812829202. 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 for Kids has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 79% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Compass for Kids is located in Springfield, IL, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Compass for Kids has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 79% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Compass for Kids is classified as a Youth Development 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 $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 96 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Compass for Kids. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Compass for Kids 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 79% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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 for Kids has ambitious goals to change the landscape of our community through providing resources and support to children who are often overlooked. Thank you for considering becoming one of our partners in improving the lives of incredible students in our community! When more children graduate from high school, more can go on to Compass for Kids is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 79% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Compass for Kids are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Compass for Kids is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 812829202, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
COMPASS FOR KIDS is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
5 articles found
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COMPASS CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Expanding with intention + focusing on continuity - Church Executive
Berendt: Not familiar with Compass for Kids? Here's how we help students in Springfield - The State Journal-Register
Camp Compass, where learning is fun - Illinois Times
COMPASS for kids - Harvard Graduate School of Education
Twitter partners with nonprofit Compass Family Services to help build community learning center near headquarters - ABC7 Bay Area
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 96 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 96 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2016
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Compass for Kids
- What is Compass for Kids?
- Compass for Kids is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Springfield, United States. Compass for Kids has ambitious goals to change the landscape of our community through providing resources and support to children who are often overlooked. Thank you for considering becoming one of our partners in improving the lives of incredible students in our community! When more children graduate from high school, more can go on to
- When was Compass for Kids founded?
- Compass for Kids was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Compass for Kids?
- Andrew Thomason serves as President.
- Where is Compass for Kids located?
- Headquartered in Springfield, IL, United States.
- What is Compass for Kids's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 79% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Compass for Kids trustworthy?
- Compass for Kids has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 for Kids's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 812829202.
- What is Compass for Kids's website?
- http://www.compassforkids.org