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Compasspoint Nonprofit Services

EIN 93-1196632 · San Francisco, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WORKING TO IGNITE OUR COLLECTIVE POWER TO BUILD NEW WORLDS AND LIBERATE OUR COMMUNITIES. THROUGH OUR WORKSHOPS, PEER NETWORKS, AND CAPACITY BUILDING WORK, WE HELP PARTICIPANTS TO CHALLENGE THEMSELVES, BE VULNERABLE WITH ONE ANOTHER, AND EMBRACE NEW IDEAS.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$3.2 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 48%
Employees
26
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$211,517, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 82% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 of 5 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $1.9 million spent. PUBLIC WORKSHOPS, PEER NETWORKS, & LEARNING SERIES: COMPASSPOINT PROVIDES ONGOING VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REGISTRATION, FOCUSING IN THE AREAS OF SUPERVISION, CONFLICT ENGAGEMENT, FACILITATION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, FUNDRAISING, COACHING SKILLS, CHANGE MANAGEMENT, AND TIME & ENERGY MANAGEMENT. IN ADDITION, MORE THAN 300 HUMAN RESOURCE AND FINANCE LEADERS ARE ENGAGED IN ONGOING PEER NETWORKS FOR SUPPORT, INSPIRATION, AND GUIDANCE IN THEIR ROLES. IN 2024, COMPASSPOINT INVESTED IN THE LAUNCH OF SEVERAL NEW PUBLIC OFFERINGS TO DEEPEN PRACTICE IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION, BUILD EQUITABLE AND JUST WORKPLACES, AND CREATE SPACE FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY BUILDING AMONG BLACK LEADERS.
  2. $649,504 spent. COMMUNICATIONS & FIELD BUILDING: COMPASSPOINT PRODUCES AND CURATES CONTENT THAT INFORMS AND INSPIRES NONPROFIT LEADERS AND FELLOW CAPACITY BUILDERS TO CONTINUE TO EVOLVE THEIR PRACTICE. THIS INCLUDES PUBLISHING A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER AND REGULARLY UPDATED BLOG, AND ALSO PARTICIPATING IN AND CONVENING GROUPS OF FELLOW LEADERS AND CAPACITY BUILDERS FOR INFORMATION SHARING, DEEPENING DEVELOPMENT OF THE WORK, AND ONGOING SUPPORT. ONE AREA OF FOCUS IN 2024 WAS AMONG COLLABORATION OF CAPACITY BUILDERS FOCUSED ON BUIDLING OUT RESOURCES AND INFORMATION FOR RESOURCE MOBILIATION (FUNDRAISING AND DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS).
  3. $116,263 spent. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRACTING & CAPACITY BUILDING: COMPASSPOINT PARTNERS WITH NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COALITIONS TO BUILD THEIR CAPACITY AND STRENGTHEN THEIR WORK. IN 2024, COMPASSPOINT RE-LAUNCHED ITS CAPACITY BUILDING AND CONSULTING PROGRAM. SERVICES INCLUDED: ONGOING COACHING SERVICES TO 5 ORGANIZATIONS, RETREAT AND GROUP FACILITATION WORK FOR 3 ORGANIZATIONS, 2 VIRTUAL CONTRACT TRAININGS, AND SUPPORT AROUND CONFLICT RESOLUTION FOR 1 ORGANIZATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 May 1996.

    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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