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Compassion Connect

EIN 26-2304524 · Gresham, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMPASSION CONNECT HELPS CHURCHES WORK TOGETHER WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO SERVE THEIR NEIGHBORS AS AN EXPRESSION OF GOD'S LOVE BY PROVIDING FREE MEDICAL/DENTAL CLINICS, COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT, AND ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING WITHOUT (SEE SCHEUDLE O FOR CONTINUATION) REGARD TO THE DEMOGRAPHICS OF THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
14.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
18
Volunteers
3,032
Highest pay
$79,900, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 76% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 of 15

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

  • 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 (3)
  1. $344,953 spent. COMPASSION CONNECT'S ANTI-EXPLOITATION WORK UNITES THE FAITH COMMUNITY IN ITS ATTACK AGAINST LOCAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING. ITS MAJOR INITIATIVE IS A BRIDAL DRESS REPURPOSING PROJECT CALLED "ADORNED IN GRACE." DRESSES, WEDDING GOWNS AND ACCESSORIES ARE DONATED TO ADORNED IN GRACE BRIDAL SHOPS, WHICH RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS FOR THE CAUSE. VOLUNTEERS CLEANUP, REPAIR, AND REPURPOSE THE DRESSES, AND THE NET EARNINGS SUPPORT ENDING SEXUAL EXPLOITATION THROUGH PREVENTION AND RESTORATION WORK. THE MAIN PREVENTION PROGRAM FUNDED BY THESE SALES IS CALLED COMPASSION YOUTH MENTORING, AND IS A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR VULNERABLE YOUTH. THE ANTI-EXPLOITATION WORK HAD ABOUT 187 VOLUNTEERS WHO SPENT APPROXIMATELY 2,163 HOURS IN 2025 RAISING AWARENESS FOR THE PREVENTION OF TRAFFICKING AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS. APPROXIMATELY, 127 AT-RISK YOUTH AND TRAFFICKED VICTIMS WERE SERVED AND SEVERAL ADULT SURVIVORS AND YOUTH AND ARE CURRENTLY IN THE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS.
  2. $272,316 spent. COMPASSION CARE CENTER AZ: THE COMPASSION CARE CENTER IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER THAT HELPS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS MOVE FROM SURVIVING TO THRIVING BY CONNECTING THEM TO MULTIPLE LOCAL RESOURCES AND SERVICES UNDER ONE ROOF. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO PREGNANCY SERVICES, EMERGENCY FOOD BOXES, CLOTHING, EDUCATION AND JOB SERVICES, COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS, AND MORE. IT AIMS TO SERVE PEOPLE WITH COMPASSION AND CONNECT THEM TO THE SERVICES THEY NEED. IT IS STRATEGICALLY LOCATED IN A COMMUNITY WITH MINIMAL OPTIONS FOR HEALTH, COUNSELING, JOB TRAINING, ETC. THE COMPASSION CARE CENTER IS A VOLUNTEER-LED MODEL THAT SERVES HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE A YEAR. IN 2025, 173 VOLUNTEERS SPENT 5,462 HOURS SERVING 1,098 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AT THE CARE CENTER.
  3. $296,578 spent. COMPASSION CLINICS ARE FREE ONE-DAY MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION CLINICS THAT HAPPEN THROUGH THE SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP OF NEIGHBORHOOD CHURCHES COMING TOGETHER. THERE WERE MANY COMMUNITIES UNITING IN 3 STATES TO HOST 10 COMPASSION CLINICS INCLUDING 23 CHURCHES UNITING AND 1,919 VOLUNTEERS WHO VOLUNTEERED OVER 14,964 HOURS. THE CLINICS PROVIDED MEDICAL, DENTAL, CHIROPRACTIC, VISION, MAMMOGRAMS, ACUPUNCTURE, FOOT CARE AND OTHER SERVICES TO OVER 3,045 INDIVIDUALS IN 2025. THE ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE OF CARE SERVICES PROVIDED WAS $617,933.

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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