Compass Science Communication Inc

EIN: 811344772 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

Milwaukie, OR

Total Revenue
$990,859
Total Expenses
$1,397,373
Total Assets
$1,450,100
Net Assets
$1,428,769
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
KELLY REARDON
Phone
5032862056
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Compass Science Communication Inc, founded in 2016, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $991K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 41% operating deficit.

Mission

COMPASS CHAMPIONS, CONNECTS, AND SUPPORTS DIVERSE SCIENTIST LEADERS TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE AND NATURE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $718,039 Revenue: $368,094

CAPACITY BUILDING: GROUNDED IN THE LATEST RESEARCH ON SCIENCE COMMUNICATION, OUR IN-DEPTH, HIGHLY INTERACTIVE, AND CUSTOMIZED GROUP TRAININGS AND INDIVIDUAL COACHING ENABLE SCIENTISTS TO FIND THE...

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CAPACITY BUILDING: GROUNDED IN THE LATEST RESEARCH ON SCIENCE COMMUNICATION, OUR IN-DEPTH, HIGHLY INTERACTIVE, AND CUSTOMIZED GROUP TRAININGS AND INDIVIDUAL COACHING ENABLE SCIENTISTS TO FIND THE RELEVANCE OF THEIR SCIENCE FOR THE AUDIENCES THEY MOST WANT TO REACHJOURNALISTS, POLICYMAKERS, COMMUNITIES, LEADERS WITHIN THEIR INSTITUTION, AND OTHER SCIENTISTS. WE HELP SCIENTISTS SET, REFINE, AND ULTIMATELY ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS FOR EFFECTIVELY ENGAGING WITH SOCIETY. AS PIONEERS AND LEADERS IN THE PRACTICE OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATION, WE BRING OUR EXPERIENCE, INSIGHT, AND SOCIAL CAPITAL TO SUPPORTING MORE SCIENTISTS TO TAKE ACTIONS TO ADVANCE SOLUTIONS THROUGH MEANINGFUL PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT.

Program 2
Expenses: $376,063 Revenue: $17,638

STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT: WE SUPPORT AND COLLABORATE WITH SCIENTISTS IN GENERATING, EVALUATING, AND ELEVATING EQUITABLE SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND BIODIVERSITY LOSS. TO SPARK COLLABORATIVE ACTION...

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STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT: WE SUPPORT AND COLLABORATE WITH SCIENTISTS IN GENERATING, EVALUATING, AND ELEVATING EQUITABLE SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE AND BIODIVERSITY LOSS. TO SPARK COLLABORATIVE ACTION, WE EQUIP SCIENTISTS WITH STRATEGIC AND INCLUSIVE MINDSETS, SUPPORT SCIENTISTS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO COLLABORATE MORE EFFECTIVELY, AND INSPIRE A SHARED BELIEF THAT TOGETHER, WE CAN CO-CREATE THE CONDITIONS FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE TO THRIVE. WE LEVERAGE OUR CONSCIOUSLY WOVEN NETWORK OF RELATIONSHIPS TO ENGAGE A DIVERSITY OF STAKEHOLDERS AND ENSURE OUR SHARED UNDERSTANDING IS DRIVEN BY SCIENCE, INFORMED BY AFFECTED COMMUNITIES, AND REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF PERSPECTIVESNOT JUST THE VIEWS DERIVED FROM THOSE WITH HISTORICAL POWER AND PRIVILEGE.

Program 3
Expenses: $146,970

VISIBILITY AND OUTREACH: WE SEEK TO EXPAND THE PORTION OF THE SCIENCE COMMUNITY WHO SEE THEMSELVES AS AGENTS OF CHANGE AND COMPASS AS A LEADER AND ONGOING RESOURCE IN SCIENCE COMMUNICATION...

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VISIBILITY AND OUTREACH: WE SEEK TO EXPAND THE PORTION OF THE SCIENCE COMMUNITY WHO SEE THEMSELVES AS AGENTS OF CHANGE AND COMPASS AS A LEADER AND ONGOING RESOURCE IN SCIENCE COMMUNICATION, ENGAGEMENT, AND POLICY. WE STRATEGICALLY ENGAGE WITH A DIVERSE ARRAY OF SCIENCE LEADERS THAT REFLECT SOCIETY AS A WHOLE, DEEPENING EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS AND MAKING TARGETED EFFORTS TO BUILD NEW ONES THAT FURTHER OUR MISSION. BY SHARING AND AMPLIFYING KEY PERSPECTIVES FROM COMMUNITY LEADERS, POLICYMAKERS, AND DIVERSE SCIENCE LEADERS, WE AIM TO SHIFT THE NARRATIVE ON CLIMATE CHANGE AND BIODIVERSITY LOSS TOWARD SOLUTIONS AND COLLECTIVE ACTION.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $604,271
Program Service Revenue $383,419
Investment Income $856
Other Revenue $2,313
TOTAL REVENUE $990,859

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,102,749
Fundraising Expenses $94,978
Program Expenses $1,248,325
Other Expenses $294,624
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,397,373

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $990,859 $1,015,478 0.0%
Expenses $1,397,373 $1,590,272 -0.1%
Net Income $-406,514 $-574,794 -0.3%
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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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
14
Volunteers
8

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
4
$379,358
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KELLY REARDON CFO/CO-EXEC DIR 40.00
Officer
$117,125 $14,485 $131,610
HEATHER MANNIX CO EXEC DIR 40.00
Officer
$111,742 $13,403 $125,145
HEATHER REIFF CO EXEC DIR 40.00
Officer
$109,342 $13,261 $122,603
JESSICA HELLMANN President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAY BELTRAN Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK SCHWARTZ Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EMILY PATROLIA Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FAISAL MOOLA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CAMERON STEAGALL Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES RAE Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICA GOLDMAN Director 1.00
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 $990,859 $1,397,373 $1,450,100 $-406,514
2024 $1,015,478 $1,590,272 $1,820,063 $-574,794
2023 $1,282,263 $1,710,323 $2,318,160 $-428,060
2022 $2,225,032 $1,708,015 $2,766,098 $517,017
2021 $876,290 $1,648,716 $2,159,423 $-772,426
2020 $2,811,865 $1,563,619 $2,933,800 $1,248,246
2019 $942,432 $1,677,414 $1,665,289 $-734,982
2018 $2,575,569 $1,752,122 $2,386,766 $823,447
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