Compass For Kids

Organization Overview

Compass For Kids is located in Springfield, IL. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 05/2022, Compass For Kids employed 126 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Compass For Kids 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 05/2022, Compass For Kids generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 05/2022. While expenses have increased by 30.8% per year over the past 6 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF COMPASS FOR KIDS IS TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO EMPOWER AT-RISK CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. OUR VISION IS THAT ALL CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE SUCCESS AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. OUR PROGRAMS ARE: CLUB COMPASS, CAMP COMPASS, AND CAMP CARE-A-LOT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CAMP COMPASS IS A FREE SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME, AT-RISK, ELEMENTARY STUDENTS OF SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 186. CAMP COMPASS IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT SUMMER LEARNING LOSS AND IMPROVE READING AND MATH SKILLS. THE OVERARCHING PURPOSE IS TO REDUCE THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP THAT EXISTS BETWEEN LOW-INCOME STUDENTS AND THEIR HIGHER-INCOME PEERS BY BRINGING STUDENTS UP TO GRADE LEVEL ACADEMICALLY. CAMP COMPASS IS A HYBRID BETWEEN A SUMMER SCHOOL AND A CAMP. ON ONE HAND, CAMP COMPASS IS AN ACADEMIC INTERVENTION WHERE LICENSED TEACHERS INSTRUCT THE STUDENTS THREE HOURS PER DAY, FIVE DAYS PER WEEK, FOR THE SIX WEEKS OF CAMP. IN ADDITION, CAMP COMPASS INCORPORATES ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AND FIELD TRIPS FOR A FUN CAMP-LIKE ENVIRONMENT. THESE ENRICHMENT EXPERIENCES ADDRESS THE OPPORTUNITY GAP IN ADDITION TO THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT GAP. TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE PROGRAM, BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND AN AFTERNOON SNACK, AND WEEKEND FOOD ARE PROVIDED.


CLUB COMPASS IS A WEEKLY PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME, AT-RISK, ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS - DISTRICT 186. CLUB COMPASS PAIRS VOLUNTEER MENTORS WITH THE STUDENTS AND TEACHES THEM SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL AND LIFE SKILLS IN A SAFE, STRUCTURED, POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT. CLUB COMPASS IS CURRENTLY SERVING STUDENTS FROM FIVE SCHOOLS: BLACK HAWK, DUBOIS, GRAHAM, HARVARD PARK, AND MCCLERNAND. CLUB COMPASS HAS A VOLUNTEER DRIVEN, COMMUNITY BASED MODEL. EACH SCHOOL CLUB COMPASS SERVES IS PAIRED WITH TWO OR MORE COMMUNITY PARTNERS, WHICH HOST THE CLUB COMPASS SITE FOR THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL. EACH CLUB COMPASS SITE HAS THE SAME MAJOR COMPONENTS: SNACK, AN EVIDENCE-BASED SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL CURRICULUM LESSON, ACADEMIC TIME, LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, AND A HEALTHY, FAMILY-STYLE DINNER. CLUB COMPASS IS FREE TO PARTICIPATING STUDENTS. ALL STUDENTS ARE SELECTED AND REFERRED BY THEIR SCHOOL.


CAMP CARE-A-LOT IS A FREE, OVERNIGHT RESIDENTIAL CAMP FOR LOW-INCOME ELEMENTARY STUDENTS FROM THROUGHOUT CENTRAL ILLINOIS. FOR 27 YEARS, CAMP CARE-A-LOT HAS BEEN HELPING LOW-INCOME CHILDREN REALIZE A FUTURE BEYOND ANYTHING THEY COULD HAVE IMAGINED. CAMP CARE-A-LOT IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN TO EXPERIENCE THE SKILLS NEEDED TO ALLEVIATE THEIR CONCERNS, ACHIEVE THEIR FUTURE GOALS AND DREAMS, AND LIVE HEALTHIER AND SAFER LIVES. OVER ITS HISTORY, CAMP CARE-A-LOT HAS PROVIDED MANY WEEKS FULL OF EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO PREPARE CHILDREN FOR A BRIGHTER LIFE. CHILDREN LEAVE CAMP BELIEVING THEY CAN BE SUCCESSFUL NO MATTER WHERE THEY COME FROM.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Molly Berendt
Executive Director
$90,070
Michael Blitstein
Vice President
$0
Christy Crites
President
$0
Josh Sabo
Secretary
$0
Jim Sullivan
Treasurer
$0
Sarah Beuning
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$13,118
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$42,929
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$541,092
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $255,118
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$597,139
Total Program Service Revenue$604,816
Investment income $1,195
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $6,359
Net Income from Gaming Activities $11,550
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,224,006

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Compass For Kids has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
James Orlandini Foundation

Springfield, IL

PURPOSE: PROVIDE ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES UNDERSERVED BY OUR COMMUNITY.

$5,000
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