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Compassion First

EIN 20-5787774 · Beaverton, OR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMPASSION FIRST IS A CHRISTIAN RELIEF ORGANIZATION SERVING CHILD SEX- TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS THROUGH LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED AFTERCARE, LEGAL ADVOCACY, PEER-TO-PEER LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND CASE- MANAGED INTERVENTION SUPPORT.

Income
$3.4 million
Spending
$2.9 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
3.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
11
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$190,473, president &

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (international, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 10 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $2.4 million spent. 1) CONTINUED FULL-CAPACITY OPERATION OF A FULL-FUNCTION AFTERCARE SHELTER IN NORTH SULAWESI. PROGRAMMING AND WRAP-AROUND CARE INCLUDES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE, CATCH-UP EDUCATION, COLLEGE PLANNING, TRAUMA COUNSELING, DISCIPLESHIP, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, RESILIENCE PROGRAMMING, ETC. 2) OPERATION OF TRANSITION HOME FOR GRADUATES AND RESIDENTS OF OUR NORTH SULAWESI SHELTER IN ADVANCED PHASES OF CARE PURSUING COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS. 3) CONTINUED COMMUNITY BASED CARE FOR SURVIVORS IN EAST JAVA. 4) CONTINUED OPERATING A FULL-FUNCTION AFTERCARE AFTERCARE SHELTER IN WEST JAVA PROVIDING THE SAME PROGRAMMING AND WRAP-AROUND RESIDENTIAL CARE AS OUR OPERATION IN NORTH SULAWESI. 5) CONTINUED TRANSIT MONITORING OPERATIONS IN THE NORTH SULAWESI PORTS TO INTERCEPT TRAFFICKERS BEFORE THEY ARE ABLE TO TAKE A GIRL FROM HER HOME ISLAND. 6) CONTINUED OUTREACH AND OPERATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIFIC TO INVESTIGATION AND RESCUE OF UNDERAGE GIRLS FROM SEXUAL TRAFFICKING AND FORCED PROSTITUTION INCLUSIVE OF CASE-MANAGED FUNDING OF INTERVENTION, CASE MANAGEMENT OF FAMILIES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT/ACCOMPANIMENT OF MINORS UPON COMPLETION OF INTERVENTION. 7) CONTINUED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS SPECIFIC TO "CEMETERY " COMMUNITIES IN EAST JAVA. PROJECT INCLUDES EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP, DROP-IN CENTERS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING, TUTORING, PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMING, MARTIAL ARTS, FAMILY SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING. 8) CONTINUED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS (INDONESIA SPECIFIC) INCLUSIVE OF PROGRAM TRAINING. 9) CONTINUED FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND WORK EXCHANGE WITH SAFETY COMPASS, A LOCAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT IN FOUR OREGON COUNTIES. 1) CONTINUED FULL-CAPACITY OPERATION OF A FULL-FUNCTION AFTERCARE SHELTER IN NORTH SULAWESI. PROGRAMMING AND WRAP-AROUND CARE INCLUDES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE, CATCH-UP EDUCATION, COLLEGE PLANNING, TRAUMA COUNSELING, DISCIPLESHIP, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, RESILIENCE PROGRAMMING, ETC. 2) OPERATION OF TRANSITION HOME FOR GRADUATES AND RESIDENTS OF OUR NORTH SULAWESI SHELTER IN ADVANCED PHASES OF CARE PURSUING COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS. 3) CONTINUED COMMUNITY BASED CARE FOR SURVIVORS IN EAST JAVA. 4) CONTINUED OPERATING A FULL-FUNCTION AFTERCARE AFTERCARE SHELTER IN WEST JAVA PROVIDING THE SAME PROGRAMMING AND WRAP-AROUND RESIDENTIAL CARE AS OUR OPERATION IN NORTH SULAWESI. 5) CONTINUED TRANSIT MONITORING OPERATIONS IN THE NORTH SULAWESI PORTS TO INTERCEPT TRAFFICKERS BEFORE THEY ARE ABLE TO TAKE A GIRL FROM HER HOME ISLAND. 6) CONTINUED OUTREACH AND OPERATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIFIC TO INVESTIGATION AND RESCUE OF UNDERAGE GIRLS FROM SEXUAL TRAFFICKING AND FORCED PROSTITUTION INCLUSIVE OF CASE-MANAGED FUNDING OF INTERVENTION, CASE MANAGEMENT OF FAMILIES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT/ACCOMPANIMENT OF MINORS UPON COMPLETION OF INTERVENTION. 7) CONTINUED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS SPECIFIC TO "CEMETERY " COMMUNITIES IN EAST JAVA. PROJECT INCLUDES EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP, DROP-IN CENTERS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING, TUTORING, PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMING, MARTIAL ARTS, FAMILY SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING. 8) CONTINUED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS (INDONESIA SPECIFIC) INCLUSIVE OF PROGRAM TRAINING. 9) CONTINUED FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND WORK EXCHANGE WITH SAFETY COMPASS, A LOCAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT IN FOUR OREGON COUNTIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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