Small Steps for Compassion
Small Steps for Compassion inspires global change through community transformation. We do this through rescuing children into a loving home for a lifetime and providing entrepreneurial focused education …
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We are dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people...the orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children! We want to build a better world for children in Tanzania. Inspired by our Christian values, our ministry provides hope and assistance to the orphaned children in Tanzania.
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Small Steps for Compassion inspires global change through community transformation. We do this through rescuing children into a loving home for a lifetime and providing entrepreneurial focused education that transforms lives for generations to come in Tanzania, Africa.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySmall Steps for Compassion is a registered human services nonprofit based in Franklin, TN, 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 812115167. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $545K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Small Steps for Compassion has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.
Small Steps for Compassion is located in Franklin, TN, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years.
Based on official tax filings, Small Steps for Compassion has $545K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Small Steps for Compassion is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $545K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Small Steps for Compassion. 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.
Small Steps for Compassion has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
We are dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people...the orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children! We want to build a better world for children in Tanzania. Inspired by our Christian values, our ministry provides hope and assistance to the orphaned children in Tanzania. Small Steps for Compassion is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.
Among human services charities registered in United States: Small Steps for Compassion's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $545K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Small Steps for Compassion are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Small Steps for Compassion is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 812115167, 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.
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SMALL STEPS FOR COMPASSION 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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Quick facts about Small Steps for Compassion
- What is Small Steps for Compassion?
- Small Steps for Compassion is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Franklin, United States. We are dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people...the orphaned, abandoned, and neglected children! We want to build a better world for children in Tanzania. Inspired by our Christian values, our ministry provides hope and assistance to the orphaned children in Tanzania.
- When was Small Steps for Compassion founded?
- Small Steps for Compassion was founded in 2016.
- Who leads Small Steps for Compassion?
- Shannin Pickle serves as President.
- Where is Small Steps for Compassion located?
- Headquartered in Franklin, United States.
- What is Small Steps for Compassion's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Small Steps for Compassion trustworthy?
- Small Steps for Compassion has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Small Steps for Compassion's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 812115167.
- What is Small Steps for Compassion's website?
- http://www.smallstepsforcompassion.org