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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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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
58/100 · methodology

About Compassion International Incorporated

Compassion International Incorporated is a international organization based in COLORADO SPGS, United States. EIN: 362423707.

Headquarters
Colorado Springs, CO
Foundation type
Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i))
NTEE code
Q33
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.38%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 58
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
Stale Filings
Most recent filing is from 2019, which is 7 years ago.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (8 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Compassion 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.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
Source: IRS/ProPublica (FY2019) why this matters
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Filing history

8 years on file from IRS/ProPublica (FY2019): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015, FY2014, FY2013, FY2012.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

From FY2019 filing

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Joseph W•••••••
CFO

Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Churches must improve communities they serve — Compassion International Ghana - Ghana News Agency
Jun 2024
gna.org.gh
A novel abuse tracking system pioneered by Compassion International Ghana to support over 100,000 children - GhanaWeb
Dec 2022
www.ghanaweb.com
Compassion International Ghana pioneers novel abuse tracking system to support over 100,000 children - CitiNewsroom.com
Dec 2022
www.citinewsroom.com
Form filed
$953.2M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$890.3M revenue
FY2018
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$823.4M revenue
FY2017
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$800.2M revenue
FY2016
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$768.3M revenue
FY2015
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$716.3M revenue
FY2014
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$660.0M revenue
FY2013
IRS/ProPublica
Form filed
$598.8M revenue
FY2012
IRS/ProPublica

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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 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

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 2019 most recent on file.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 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 · 9
  • Financial data · FY2019 on record
  • Named leadership · Lead officer named
  • 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
Not available · 2
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity
  • Founding date
    Year founded not on file

Methodology

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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