Compassion First is located in Beaverton, OR. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (M20) the organization is classified as: Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Compassion First employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Compassion First is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Compassion First generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMPASSION FIRST IS A CHRISTIAN RELIEF ORGANIZATION SERVING CHILD SEX- TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS THROUGH LONG-TERM RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED AFTERCARE, LEGAL ADVOCACY, PEER-TO-PEER LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING AND CASE- MANAGED INTERVENTION SUPPORT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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1) CONTINUED FULL-CAPACITY OPERATION OF A FULL-FUNCTION AFTERCARE SHELTER IN NORTH SULAWESI. PROGRAMMING AND WRAP-AROUND CARE INCLUDES RESIDENTIAL AND COMMUNITY-BASED CARE, CATCH-UP EDUCATION, COLLEGE PLANNING, TRAUMA COUNSELING, DISCIPLESHIP, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, RESILIENCE PROGRAMMING, ETC. 2) OPERATION OF TRANSITION HOME FOR GRADUATES AND RESIDENTS OF OUR NORTH SULAWESI SHELTER IN ADVANCED PHASES OF CARE PURSUING COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL ASPIRATIONS. 3) SEARCHED FOR A NEW PROPERTY FOR OUR AFTERCARE SHELTER IN EAST JAVA. 4) OPENED AND BEGAN OPERATING A THIRD FULL-FUNCTION AFTERCARE AFTERCARE SHELTER IN WEST JAVA PROVIDING THE SAME PROGRAMMING AND WRAP-AROUND RESIDENTIAL CARE AS OUR OPERATION IN NORTH SULAWESI. 5) CONTINUED TRANSIT MONITORING OPERATIONS IN THE NORTH SULAWESI PORTS TO INTERCEPT TRAFFICKERS BEFORE THEY ARE ABLE TO TAKE A GIRL FROM HER HOME ISLAND. 6) CONTINUED OUTREACH AND OPERATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SPECIFIC TO INVESTIGATION AND RESCUE OF UNDERAGE GIRLS FROM SEXUAL TRAFFICKING AND FORCED PROSTITUTION INCLUSIVE OF CASE-MANAGED FUNDING OF INTERVENTION, CASE MANAGEMENT OF FAMILIES, AND CASE MANAGEMENT/ACCOMPANIMENT OF MINORS UPON COMPLETION OF INTERVENTION. 7) CONTINUED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS SPECIFIC TO "CEMETERY " COMMUNITIES IN EAST JAVA. PROJECT INCLUDES EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP, DROP-IN CENTERS FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS, ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING, TUTORING, PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMING, MARTIAL ARTS, FAMILY SUPPORT, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING. 8) CONTINUED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS (INDONESIA SPECIFIC) INCLUSIVE OF PROGRAM TRAINING. 9) CONTINUED FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND WORK EXCHANGE WITH SAFETY COMPASS, A LOCAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT IN FOUR OREGON COUNTIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael Mercer President & | Officer | 40 | $164,233 |
Jena Andres Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cody Cupper Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Shane Dwyer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Tracy Grimm Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Henderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $23,000 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,041,806 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,064,806 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11,614 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$1,183 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,075,237 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $164,233 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,283 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $890,955 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,444 |
Other employee benefits | $133,528 |
Payroll taxes | $44,329 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $150,033 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,061 |
Travel | $275,743 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,995 |
Insurance | $18,717 |
All other expenses | $63,309 |
Total functional expenses | $2,248,772 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $897,194 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $9,970 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $231,455 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,138,619 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,099 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $43,743 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $53,842 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $959,648 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $125,129 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,138,619 |