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Compassion Center of Nwa Inc

EIN 46-5137266 · Springdale, AR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMPASSION NWA IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO CREATING LOCALLY SOURCED OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE, SERVE, AND ENGAGE A COMMUNITY IN NEED WHILE BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE GRACE DRIVEN ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS HOPE TO THE HURTING.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
0
Volunteers
6,322
Highest pay
$321,656, secretary/treasurer

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

Financial health

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    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 September 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 (1)
  1. $1.9 million spent. THE COMPASSION CENTER OF NWA IS COMMITTED TO RAISING THE STANDARD OF LIVING IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS BY EXTENDING HELP, LOVE, AND DIGNITY TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS.OUR FEED 479 MINISTRY IS A CHOICE FOOD PANTRY THAT SERVES THE FOOD INSECURE OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS THROUGH OUR MAIN PANTRY 4 TIMES A WEEK AND AT 3 MOBILE PANTRIES MONTHLY. THE PANTRY IS OPEN TO ALL REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL STATUS AND OUR NEIGHBORS CAN SHOP EVERY 30 DAYS TO CHOOSE FOOD THAT FITS THEIR PREFERENCES AND DIETARY CIRCUMSTANCES.COMPASSION, NWA ALSO HELPS NEW FOSTER AND ADOPTION FAMILIES BY PROVIDING EACH CHILD WITH A SUITCASE CONTAINING 2 WEEKS OF FRESHLY LAUNDERED CLOTHING, SEASONAL ITEMS, AND TOILETRIES. THE FAMILY RECEIVES ACCESS TO THE CHOICE PANTRY AND THE CHILD IS PROVIDED A PERSONALIZED SNACK BASKET TO PROVIDE COMFORT THAT FOOD WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE TO THEM.COMPASSION PROVIDES MEN WHO HAVE A CRIMINAL HISTORY WITH FOOD, SOME ESSENTIAL HOME GOODS, AND CLOTHING TO HELP THEM RE-ESTABLISH A RESIDENCE AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FOOD ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO 266,616 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS FOOD PANTRY AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on February 15, 2017 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on February 15, 2017.

    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 September 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 October 2017.

    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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