COMPASS COLLEGE OF CINEMATIC ARTS

EIN: 383336473 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

GRAND RAPIDS, MI

Total Revenue
$47,524
Total Expenses
$164,687
Total Assets
$1,968,614
Net Assets
$1,910,957
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
MYRON SAWYER JR
Phone
6169881000
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COMPASS COLLEGE OF CINEMATIC ARTS, founded in 1997, is a micro nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $48K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 88% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $165K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 247% operating deficit.

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $101,406

TEACHING PROGRAM: TEACH POST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MAJOR ASPECTS OF FILMMAKING AND MENTOR THEM IN THE CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES OF THE BIBLE. STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM WILL ACQUIRE THE KNOWLEDGE AND...

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TEACHING PROGRAM: TEACH POST HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MAJOR ASPECTS OF FILMMAKING AND MENTOR THEM IN THE CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES OF THE BIBLE. STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE PROGRAM WILL ACQUIRE THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES NECESSARY TO WORK IN THE FILM INDUSTRY. THEY WILL FEEL COMFORTABLE AND PREPARED TO INITIATE THEIR OWN PROJECTS OR WORK FOR A COMPANY. STUDENTS WILL CULTIVATE THE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS NECESSARY TO INTELLIGENTLY EVALUATE PROJECTS. THE SCHOOL OFFERS 1 PROGRAM WHICH IS THE EQUIVALENT OF 4 ACADEMIC YEARS. RECRUIT STUDENTS WHO MAY BE LOOKING FOR A FILM SCHOOL FOLLOWING THEIR GRADUATION FROM HIGH SCHOOL.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $31,500
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $14,524
Other Revenue $1,500
TOTAL REVENUE $47,524

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $25,688
Fundraising Expenses $213
Program Expenses $101,406
Other Expenses $138,999
TOTAL EXPENSES $164,687

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $47,524 $380,764 -0.9%
Expenses $164,687 $737,164 -0.8%
Net Income $-117,163 $-356,400 -0.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
4

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RICK ELDRIDGE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID AUSTIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL MCKENDRY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MYRON SAWYER JR CHAIRMAN/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $47,524 $164,687 $1,968,614 $-117,163
2024 $380,764 $737,164 $2,060,898 $-356,400
2023 $1,727,186 $2,665,906 $2,461,536 $-938,720
2022 $2,646,947 $2,664,149 $3,375,513 $-17,202
2021 $2,237,084 $1,923,112 $3,507,072 $313,972
2020 $1,826,826 $1,763,782 $3,100,013 $63,044
2020 $1,861,091 $1,800,652 $3,105,726 $60,439
2019 $2,081,362 $2,140,504 $3,166,040 $-59,142
2018 $2,508,084 $2,403,961 $3,094,361 $104,123
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