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Compass Health

EIN 91-1180810 · Everett, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COMPASS HEALTH CHAMPIONS THE QUEST FOR WELL-BEING THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITIES BY ADVANCING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN SNOHOMISH, SKAGIT, ISLAND, SAN JUAN AND WHATCOM COUNTIES.

Income
$117.4 million
Spending
$105.7 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
-2.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 72%
Employees
781
Volunteers
47
Highest pay
$464,028, cmo

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: 55 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (3)
  1. $62.0 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH OUTPATIENT - PROVIDES EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS FOR CLIENTS OF ALL AGES. SERVICES INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY THERAPY, CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT, AND PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION WITH MEDICATION. INTENSIVE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY, COMMUNITY-BASED CARE IS AVAILABLE WITH 24/7 ACCESS. WE ALSO OFFER SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT AND PROTECTIVE PAYEE SERVICES ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED HELP WITH MONEY MANAGEMENT. CLIENTS SERVED: 8,807 OUTPATIENT; 160 SUBSTANCE USE; 357 PAYEES.
  2. $23.6 million spent. CRISIS SERVICES - WE SERVE INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AGES EXPERIENCING ACUTE MENTAL HEALTH CRISES THROUGH OUTPATIENT AND OUTREACH INTERVENTION. ADULTS MAY ACCESS SHORT-TERM STAYS IN LICENSED TRIAGE FACILITIES WITH 24-HOUR SUPERVISION. WE ALSO OPERATE A SECURE 16-BED INPATIENT FACILITY FOR INDIVIDUALS DETAINED UNDER THE INVOLUNTARY TREATMENT ACT. CLIENTS SERVED: 3,713 CRISIS; 526 INPATIENT.
  3. $7.7 million spent. HOMELESS SUPPORT - 16-BED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES PROVIDE 24/7 CARE FOR CLIENTS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS, SUPPORTING TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING. WE OFFER SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND SPECIALTY PROGRAMS FUNDED BY PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, INCLUDING CAMPS FOR CHILDREN IMPACTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS OR SUBSTANCE USE AND EMERGENCY MOTEL VOUCHERS. CLIENTS SERVED: 69 RESIDENTIAL; 245 HOUSEHOLDS HOUSED; 2,188 SPECIALTY.

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 October 13, 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 October 2002.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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