Compassion United Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Compassion United is a collection of unique outreach and support programs that share a united vision to holistically empower and equip the homeless, poor and addicted to discover a new life that will restore their hope and transform their future.
- Income
- $2.8 million
- Spending
- $2.6 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- -0.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 89%
- Employees
- 17
- Volunteers
- 441
- Highest pay
- $73,000, president
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 15% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
- $1.6 million spent. Terry's Table Food Pantry provides food distribution to people in need. It is a place of connection, hope and outreach to Montgomery County citizens. The Food Bank provided over 794,430 pounds of food to Terry's Table Food Pantry. By helping meet people's physical needs, Compassion United nurtures their emotional and spiritual needs. Terry's Table Food Pantry is located in Cut and Shoot, Texas.
- $567,633 spent. Programs for the Homeless - A three phase programmatic collaboration that consists of three components: Outreach, relief and empowerment. Compassion United hosts events six days per week where volunteers and program leaders interact with the homeless in Montgomery County, Texas. At these events, food and clothing are provided to offer relief. For those who are ready to make a change in their lives, Compassion United offers opportunities for empowerment through transitional living programs. In these programs, shelter, transportation, education and mentorship are provided to the men and women. Programs to the homeless serve approximately 84 people a day.
- $32,925 spent. City of Light Youth is a program that is focused on helping children and youth build and engage in encouraging, positive and life-changing relationships. Volunteers help mentor the children and youth to help them see their full potential. The program is one day a week in Conroe, Texas. Compassion United services approximately 20-28 children and youth per week.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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