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Compass Inc

EIN 52-2112412 · Beltsville, MD

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SEE SCHEDULE O COMPASS, INC. BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE, REGARDLESS OF TYPE OR PRESENTATION OF ABILITIES CAN AND SHOULD BE SUPPORTED TO LIVE FULLY IN THE COMMUNITY. IN PURSUIT OF THIS VISION, IT IS OUR MISSION TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO REALIZE THEIR DREAMS AND LEAD FULFILLING LIVES AS VALUED MEMBERS OF THEIR COMMUNITY.

Income
$49.8 million
Spending
$42.8 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
7.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 98%
Employees
581
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$240,137, executive director

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 79% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    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 (9)
  1. $30.2 million spent. IN OUR COMMUNITY LIVING GROUP HOME PROGRAM, COMPASS, INC. PROVIDED FULL COMMUNITY LIVING SERVICES TO 116 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES. THROUGH SUPERVISED SUPPORT IN OUR ALU'S AND GROUP HOMES, INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE), ASSISTANCE WITH COOKING, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, ASSISTANCE TO ACCESS HEALTH SERVICES, BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT, TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, NURSING OVERSIGHT SERVICES, BENEFITS CASE MANAGEMENT, RECREATION SERVICES, DAY TIME EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CASE MANAGEMENT.
  2. $5.2 million spent. IN OUR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICE PROGRAM, COMPASS, INC. PROVIDED COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES FOR 57 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES FOCUSING ON ENGAGING PEOPLE IN ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOOSING.
  3. $2.2 million spent. IN OUR PERSONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM, COMPASS, INC. PROVIDED IN-HOME SUPPORT TO 11 INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO INCLUDE PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANCE, TRANSPORTATION, ASSISTANCE WITH ACCESSING HEALTH CARE, RECREATION, RESPITE CARE, BEHAVORIAL SUPPORTS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, BENEFITS MANAGEMENT, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CASE MANAGEMENT.
  4. THE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORTS TO 12 INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY.
  5. MONTGOMERY AND PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING.
  6. SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM
  7. REVENUE GENERATED FROM PROGRAM TRAINING AND SEMINARS AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS INCOME.
  8. RESPITE
  9. OTHER INCOME

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 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 June 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 June 2010.

    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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