Compassion International Incorporated
Compassion International is a Christian child development organization working to release children from poverty in Jesus' name. Founded in 1952, Compassion partners with more than 8,500 local churches …
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Visit www.compassion.comAbout Compassion International Incorporated
Compassion International Incorporated is a international organization based in COLORADO SPGS, United States. EIN: 362423707.
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Mission
Compassion International is a Christian child development organization working to release children from poverty in Jesus' name. Founded in 1952, Compassion partners with more than 8,500 local churches in 29 program countries to deliver spiritual, economic, social, and physical care to over two million babies, children, and young adults in poverty. Ranked No. 10 in Forbes' America's Top Charities List in 2021, Compassion is a founding member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability and an accredited charity with the Better Business Bureau's Wise Giving Alliance. For more information, visit compassion.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Compassion International Incorporated with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 8 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2019 - a deeper filing history than 98% of the 12,908 international charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for Compassion International Incorporated draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical international charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (8 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- 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 + methodologyCompassion International Incorporated is a registered international nonprofit based in Colorado Springs, CO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 362423707. 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 58/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $953M in annual revenue. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Compassion International Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 362423707. 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.
Compassion International Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58/100. 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 58 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Compassion International Incorporated is located in Colorado Springs, CO, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Compassion International Incorporated has $953M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Compassion International Incorporated is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). It has $953M in annual revenue.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Compassion International Incorporated. 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, Compassion International Incorporated 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). 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.
Compassion International Incorporated is a international organization based in COLORADO SPGS, United States. EIN: 362423707. Compassion International Incorporated is classified as an international organization registered in United States.
Among international charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $953M is well above the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Compassion International Incorporated are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 362423707, 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
8 years on file from IRS/ProPublica (FY2019): 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.
COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED 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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Leadership
From FY2019 filing
Latest news
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3 articles found
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Churches must improve communities they serve — Compassion International Ghana - Ghana News Agency
A novel abuse tracking system pioneered by Compassion International Ghana to support over 100,000 children - GhanaWeb
Compassion International Ghana pioneers novel abuse tracking system to support over 100,000 children - CitiNewsroom.com
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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 2019 most recent on file.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- 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 · FY2019 on record
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Named leadership · Lead officer named
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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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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
Methodology
GiveRadar builds each profile primarily from official government charity registries, supplemented where available by third-party nonprofit databases and news archives, and combines it into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. The exact sources for this charity are listed above. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.
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Quick facts about Compassion International Incorporated
- What is Compassion International Incorporated?
- Compassion International Incorporated is a international church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Colorado Springs, United States. Compassion International Incorporated is a international organization based in COLORADO SPGS, United States. EIN: 362423707.
- Who leads Compassion International Incorporated?
- Joseph Wilkiins serves as CFO.
- Where is Compassion International Incorporated located?
- Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, United States.
- What is Compassion International Incorporated's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2019 is approximately $100M-$1B.
- Is Compassion International Incorporated trustworthy?
- Compassion International Incorporated has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 58 out of 100 (Partial 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 Compassion International Incorporated's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 362423707.
- What is Compassion International Incorporated's website?
- https://www.compassion.com