Compass for Kids Inc

EIN: 812829202 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Springfield, IL

Total Revenue
$2,697,892
Total Expenses
$2,031,928
Total Assets
$2,046,249
Net Assets
$1,990,209
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2016
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Andrew Thomason
Phone
2176918103
Tax Period
2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

Compass for Kids Inc, founded in 2016, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $666K, a strong 25% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of Compass for Kids is to provide academic and social-emotional support to empower children and families underserved by our community.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,219,464 Revenue: $1,313,054

Camp Compass is a free summer learning program for low-income, underserved, elementary students of Springfield Public Schools - District 186. Camp Compass is designed to prevent summer learning loss...

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Camp Compass is a free summer learning program for low-income, underserved, elementary students of Springfield Public Schools - District 186. Camp Compass is designed to prevent summer learning loss and improve reading and math skills. The overarching purpose is to reduce the achievement gap that exists between low-income students and their higher-income peers by bringing students up to grade level academically. Camp Compass is a hybrid between a summer school and a camp. On one hand, Camp Compass is an academic intervention where licensed teachers instruct the students three hours per day, five days per week, for the six weeks of camp. In addition, Camp Compass incorporates enrichment activities and field trips for a fun camp-like environment. These enrichment experiences address the opportunity gap in addition to the academic achievement gap. Transportation to and from the program, breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack, and weekend food are provided.

Program 2
Expenses: $253,436

Club Compass is a weekly program for low-income, underserved, elementary students in Springfield Public Schools - District 186. Club Compass pairs volunteer mentors with the students and teaches them...

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Club Compass is a weekly program for low-income, underserved, elementary students in Springfield Public Schools - District 186. Club Compass pairs volunteer mentors with the students and teaches them social-emotional and life skills in a safe, structured, positive environment. Club Compass is currently serving students from five schools: Black Hawk, Dubois, Graham, Harvard Park, and McClernand. Club Compass has a volunteer driven, community based model. Each school Club Compass serves is paired with two or more community partners, which host the Club Compass site for their neighborhood school. Each Club Compass site has the same major components: snack, an evidence-based social-emotional curriculum lesson, academic time, Life Skills classes, and a healthy, family-style dinner. Club Compass is free to participating students. All students are selected and referred by their school.

Program 3
Expenses: $135,263

Youth Leadership Development Program is designed to provide middle and high school alumni of Club Compass the opportunity to develop as leaders, and be prepared for college, vocational / trade...

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Youth Leadership Development Program is designed to provide middle and high school alumni of Club Compass the opportunity to develop as leaders, and be prepared for college, vocational / trade school, the military, and/or to enter the workforce. The ultimate goal is for these youths to graduate from high school and be ready to achieve their dreams.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,287,958
Program Service Revenue $1,313,054
Investment Income $31,461
Other Revenue $65,419
TOTAL REVENUE $2,697,892

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,574,605
Fundraising Expenses $139,733
Program Expenses $1,608,163
Other Expenses $457,323
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,031,928

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,697,892 $2,236,698 +0.2%
Expenses $2,031,928 $2,031,441 +0.0%
Net Income $665,964 $205,257 +2.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
224
Volunteers
125

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
7
$189,585
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
April Miles Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beverly Chapman Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brittani Hopper Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Catherine Scherschel Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Christy Crites Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Donna Smylie Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrew Thomason President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jim Sullivan Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lakeisha Purchase Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linsay Gordon Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Blitstein Past President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mike Crews Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ray Zinnen Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jay Behrends Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brad Menezes director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maryann Phillips Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Molly Berendt CEO 40.00
Officer
$107,653 $0 $107,653
Sarah Oglesby Chief Operating Officer 40.00
Officer
$81,932 $0 $81,932
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 $2,697,892 $2,031,928 $2,046,249 $665,964
2024 $2,236,698 $2,031,441 $1,415,289 $205,257
2023 $1,526,706 $1,390,586 $1,148,823 $136,120
2022 $1,224,006 $1,004,371 $976,301 $219,635
2021 $1,071,660 $895,395 $787,739 $176,265
2020 $932,759 $796,211 $597,711 $136,548
2019 $469,363 $461,786 $403,951 $7,577
2018 $597,458 $316,107 $417,332 $281,351
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