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Compass

EIN 20-8736269 · Kearney, NE

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 60 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO SPREAD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST BY PROVIDING FOSTER CARE AND OTHER HELPING SERVICES AND TO (1) PROVIDE TRAINING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN NEBRASKA THROUGH FOSTER CARE SERVICES, FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT, FOSTER CARE TRAINING, PARENT AND YOUTH EDUCATION, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND OTHER FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES; (2) GUIDE STRUGGLING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO EXPERIENCE GOD'S LOVE THROUGH SAFETY, SECURITY, AND BELONING; (3) PROTECT AND PROMOTE NEBRASKA'S CHILDREN BY SUPPORTING FOSTER PARENTS AND OFFERING HELP TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS; AND (4) RESTORE THE RELATIONSHIPS OF PARENTS WITH THEIR CHILDREN, AND FAMILIES WITH THEIR COMMUNITY, INCLUDING THE LOCAL CHURCH.

Income
$4.5 million
Spending
$4.4 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
2.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
66
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$139,818, president and chief executive officer

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

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 60 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

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (4)
  1. $1.5 million spent. FOSTER CARE: COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING OF FOSTER CARE FAMILIES TO PROVIDE BETTER ENVIRONMENTS FOR DISPLACED YOUTH. PROVIDES RESOURCES AND ASSISTANCE TO HELP BRING JOY AND PEACE TO CHILDREN IN NEED OF A SAFE AND LOVING HOME.
  2. $1.1 million spent. INTENSIVE FAMILY PRESERVATION: PROVIDES FOR 6-32 WEEKS OF IN-HOME COUNSELING AND SUPPORT TO PREVENT CHILDREN FROM ENTERING FOSTER CARE. THE TEAM CONSISTS OF LICENSED COUNSELORS AND INTENSIVE FAMILY PRESERVATOIN SPECIALISTS WHO ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK TO ASSIST WITH CRISIS SITUATIONSS AND HELP RESOLVE CONFLICTS, ENSURING FAMILIES REMAIN INTACT.
  3. $544,258 spent. FAMILY SUPPORT: FAMILY SPECIALISTS EQUIP STRUGGLING FAMILITES OR INDIVIDUALS WITH THE TOOLS AND RESOURCES TO HELP THEM THRIVE AND CARE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES HELPING CLIENTS WITH THEIR GOALS IN FINDING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT, COMPLETING PARENTING CURRICULUM, LOCATING AND MAINTAINING SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING, IDENTIFYING FORMAL AND INFORMAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS, MAKING CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND BUDGETING. GOALS ARE CREATED AND ACHIEVED FROM A STRENGTH BASED APPROACH GUIDED BY THE FAMILY.
  4. $524,136 spent. THERAPY SERVICES

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 November 6, 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 July 2008.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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