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Community of Compassion Inc

EIN 33-1035662 · Philadelphia, PA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceFair63 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$2.7 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
20
Volunteers
40

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5995% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 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 (7)
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  4. Drone Program~ a free program - course teaches youth and adults how to operate, build and program unmanned vehicle systems and to obtain a part 107 drone Pilot Certificate License. In Addition, it provides an oppurtunity for participaints to obtain employment or become entrepreneurs in the construction field for surveying and mapping out land, thermal imaging working with responders to perform roof inspections, real estate professional are taking advantage of structural problems and possibilities are increasing for this line of work. This program has benifited 90 participants ranging from ages 9 to 56.
  5. I AM Mentoring Program~ The program is to empower and to encourage young girls and boys, to learn more about self worth, self control and self love. Twice a month we will meet in person and we will discuss an affirmatioin. (I AM) Each session will consist of a group discussion, an activity pertaining to the them, food/ snacks and fun. There may be take home assisnments that thier participants will have to complete before the next in person meeting, Outside of the in person meet up, there will be one zoom meeting as a check in to see how the girls/boys are doing and to see if they need assistance on any take home assignments. The sessions and assignments will allow the participants to do self evaluations to learn more about themselves. As a result, they will gain knowledge of what behaviors/ actions they need to change and or incorporate to become their best self in the present and for the future. All participants will be given a journal that will be used thoughout the program. The end goal for the program is for each participant to know their value, to make responsible decisions, and to love themselves unconditionally. This program has benifited 17 participants ranging from 12 to 16.
  6. Community of Compassion (CDC) was created to implement the vast number of holistic programs and initiatives to improve the qualities of life, promote community develoment, neighborhood pride and empower people to attain hope, motivation, and the skills necessary to reach their personal potential and for families to become self- sufficient.
  7. Wealthy Genius Program a free program to teach youth ages 10-19 financial literacy. Children will learn what is money and how they can create money, how to successfully manage money, how to self correct their money habits if they get off course, the importance of investing and entrepreneurship, different types of investing and income streams, stocks 101, how to increase their financial IQ, All cash flow. This program has benifited 40 participants ranging from 10 to 19.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 June 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 March 2004.

    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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