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Compasspoint Mentorship

EIN 46-2389059 · Sunnyvale, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION OUR MISSION IS TO HELP CHILDREN CONVERT IDEAS INTO WORLD-CHANGING ACTIONS THROUGH EDUCATION, MENTORSHIP, AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. OUR VISION COMPASSPOINT MENTORSHIP ENVISIONS A WORLD WHERE EVERY YOUNG PERSON HAS THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND SOCIAL NETWORK TO CARE FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES WHEN THEY ENTER ADULTHOOD.

Income
$612,716
Spending
$621,120
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
3.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 54%
Employees
1
Volunteers
150
Highest pay
$100,000, executive di

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: 71 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 46 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 2 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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 (4)
  1. $185,252 spent. SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM COMPASSPOINT MENTORSHIPS SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM IN SAN JOSE TRANSFORMS YOUTH TRAJECTORIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE OUTDOOR, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND STEM EDUCATION. WE SERVE OVER 300 INCLUDING PROVIDING FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO OVER 50 UNDERSERVED YOUTH EACH YEAR INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION AND DAILY LUNCH. OUR MOST POPULAR ACTIVITIESROBOTICS, KAYAKING, AND COOKING, ALONG WITH ARCHERY, AVIATION, AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEBUILD PROBLEM- SOLVING,TEAMWORK, AND CONFIDENCE THROUGH HANDS-ON LEARNING LED BY TRAINED TEACHERS/MENTORS.
  2. $113,659 spent. COMMITTEE PROGRAMS THE YOUTH COMMITTEE AT COMPASSPOINT MENTORSHIP LEADS STUDENT-DRIVEN COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS THAT BUILD LEADERSHIP, CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, AND CAREER READINESS. CURRENT COMMITTEES INCLUDE DATA SCIENCE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, SUSTAINABILITY, PUBLIC ART, HISTORY AND CULTURE, AND WELLNESS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY GRANTS FROM SILICON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY, THE LEGACY SAN JOSE ALVISO YOUTH FOUNDATION, AND VALLEY WATER, ALONG WITH COMMUNITY DONATIONS THAT HELP FILL PROGRAM FUNDING GAPS. SPECIAL PROJECTS INCLUDE INTERNSHIP PATHWAYS WITH BART AND NASA CAREER EXPLORATION, CONNECTING STUDENTS TO REAL WORKFORCE EXPERIENCE. IN 2025, MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS COMPLETED COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECTS, CONTRIBUTING OVER 1,500 HOURS OF SERVICE, AND OVER 30 STUDENTS RECEIVED OFFICIAL RECOGNITION AND COMMENDATIONS FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE, SANTA CLARA COUNTY, SAN MATEO COUNTY, AND THE CITY OF SAN JOSE FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE. IN 2025, MORE THAN 27 BIG YOUTH LEAD FREE EVENTS COMMITTEE PROGRAMS THE YOUTH COMMITTEE AT COMPASSPOINT MENTORSHIP LEADS STUDENT-DRIVEN COMMITTEES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS THAT BUILD LEADERSHIP, CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, AND CAREER READINESS. CURRENT COMMITTEES INCLUDE DATA SCIENCE FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, SUSTAINABILITY, PUBLIC ART, HISTORY AND CULTURE, AND WELLNESS. THESE PROGRAMS ARE SUPPORTED BY GRANTS FROM SILICON VALLEY CLEAN ENERGY, THE LEGACY SAN JOSE ALVISO YOUTH FOUNDATION, AND VALLEY WATER, ALONG WITH COMMUNITY DONATIONS THAT HELP FILL PROGRAM FUNDING GAPS. SPECIAL PROJECTS INCLUDE INTERNSHIP PATHWAYS WITH BART AND NASA CAREER EXPLORATION, CONNECTING STUDENTS TO REAL WORKFORCE EXPERIENCE. IN 2025, MORE THAN 100 STUDENTS COMPLETED COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECTS, CONTRIBUTING OVER 1,500 HOURS OF SERVICE, AND OVER 30 STUDENTS RECEIVED OFFICIAL RECOGNITION AND COMMENDATIONS FROM THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE, SANTA CLARA COUNTY, SAN MATEO COUNTY, AND THE CITY OF SAN JOSE FOR THEIR LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE. IN 2025, MORE THAN 27 BIG YOUTH LEAD FREE EVENTS
  3. $30,891 spent. MUSIC PROGRAMS CURRENTLY, WE OFFER VIOLIN AND BAND CLASSES ACROSS VARIOUS SCHOOLS, INCLUDING HAPPY MOZART MUSIC SCHOOL, AND PROVIDE FREE MUSIC PROGRAMS DURING OUR SUMMER CAMPS. THE MUSIC PROGRAM CONTINUES TO GROW EACH YEAR, INSPIRING MORE STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN BAND, ORCHESTRA,AND CONCERT PERFORMANCES WHILE DEVELOPING CONFIDENCE, DISCIPLINE, AND A LIFELONG APPRECIATION FOR THE ARTS.
  4. $58,955 spent. GRANTS TO DOMESTIC ORGANIZATIONS

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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