Giving Compass Network, operating under the name Giving Compass, is located in Union, WA. According to its NTEE Classification (T50) the organization is classified as: Philanthropy, Charity & Voluntarism Promotion, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Giving Compass employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Giving Compass is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GIVING COMPASS' MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, DONOR TOOLS AND DATA INSIGHTS TO RAISE THE IMPACT OF CHARITABLE GIVING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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KNOWLEDGE HUB - THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES A SUBSTANTIAL VARIETY OF COMPONENTS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HELP FUNDERS ACCOMPLISH SEVERAL OBJECTIVES WITH RESPECT TO CHARITABLE GIVING OR GRANTMAKING, INCLUDING DISCOVERING CHARITABLE CAUSES THAT ARE PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO THEM; UNDERSTANDING THE LANDSCAPE OF THOSE CAUSES, LEARNING HOW TO STRUCTURE GIVING PROGRAMS FOR MAXIMUM CHARITABLE IMPACT; AND CONNECTING WITH OTHER FUNDERS AND ORGANIZATIUONS WHO ARE PURSUING SIMILAR GOALS TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES AND EXPERIENCES. GIVING COMPASS' PROGRAMS ARE PRIMARILY DIRECTED AT INDIVIDUAL DONORS, HOWEVER IT ALSO IS ACCESSIBLE TO CHARITIES THAT RECEIVE GIFTS AND GRANTS AND TO FINANCIAL, LEGAL, AND OTHER ADVISORS WHO HELP DONORS EXECUTE THEIR GIVING AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES. THE PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO BOTH INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GIVING AND ALSO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF DONATIONS PROVIDED AND ENGAGEMENT A DONOR HAS WITH A CHARITABLE CAUSE WHO PREVIOUSLY FELT THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT THE CAUSE THEY ARE INTERESTED IN. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY INTERFACES WITH DONORS OVER 100,000 TIMES MONTHLY THROUGH SEVERAL VENUES. THE PRIMARY VENUE IS THE COMPANY'S WEBSITE, WHICH IS UPDATED DAILY AND PROVIDES CURATED ARTICLES, A DIRECTRY OF CAPACITY-BUILDING RESOURCES, LISTING OF CURRENT LEARNING EVENTS, ISSUE-SPECIFIC CONTENT RELATED TO CURRENT ISSUES PHILANTHROPY IS FOCUSED ON, A DATASET OF POTENTIAL ACTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR DONORS WHO WISH TO GIVE, USE THEIR VOICE TO ADVOCATE OR VOLUNTEER FOR. THE WEBSITE CONNECTS DONORS WITH EXISTING ISSUE-SPECIFIC FUNDS OPERATED BY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER INTERMEDIARIES THAT MAY ALLOW NEW FUNDERS TO HAVE IMMEDIATE AND MEANINGFUL IMPACT. ALL RESOURCES ON THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO END USERS.
KNOWLEDGE HUB - THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES A SUBSTANTIAL VARIETY OF COMPONENTS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HELP FUNDERS ACCOMPLISH SEVERAL OBJECTIVES WITH RESPECT TO CHARITABLE GIVING OR GRANTMAKING, INCLUDING DISCOVERING CHARITABLE CAUSES THAT ARE PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT TO THEM; UNDERSTANDING THE LANDSCAPE OF THOSE CAUSES, LEARNING HOW TO STRUCTURE GIVING PROGRAMS FOR MAXIMUM CHARITABLE IMPACT; AND CONNECTING WITH OTHER FUNDERS AND ORGANIZATIUONS WHO ARE PURSUING SIMILAR GOALS TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES AND EXPERIENCES. GIVING COMPASS' PROGRAMS ARE PRIMARILY DIRECTED AT INDIVIDUAL DONORS, HOWEVER IT ALSO IS ACCESSIBLE TO CHARITIES THAT RECEIVE GIFTS AND GRANTS AND TO FINANCIAL, LEGAL, AND OTHER ADVISORS WHO HELP DONORS EXECUTE THEIR GIVING AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES. THE PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO BOTH INCREASE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GIVING AND ALSO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF DONATIONS PROVIDED AND ENGAGEMENT A DONOR HAS WITH A CHARITABLE CAUSE WHO PREVIOUSLY FELT THAT THEY DID NOT KNOW ENOUGH ABOUT THE CAUSE THEY ARE INTERESTED IN. THE PROGRAM CURRENTLY INTERFACES WITH DONORS OVER 100,000 TIMES MONTHLY THROUGH SEVERAL VENUES. THE PRIMARY VENUE IS THE COMPANY'S WEBSITE, WHICH IS UPDATED DAILY AND PROVIDES CURATED ARTICLES, A DIRECTRY OF CAPACITY-BUILDING RESOURCES, LISTING OF CURRENT LEARNING EVENTS, ISSUE-SPECIFIC CONTENT RELATED TO CURRENT ISSUES PHILANTHROPY IS FOCUSED ON, A DATASET OF POTENTIAL ACTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR DONORS WHO WISH TO GIVE, USE THEIR VOICE TO ADVOCATE OR VOLUNTEER FOR. THE WEBSITE CONNECTS DONORS WITH EXISTING ISSUE-SPECIFIC FUNDS OPERATED BY COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER INTERMEDIARIES THAT MAY ALLOW NEW FUNDERS TO HAVE IMMEDIATE AND MEANINGFUL IMPACT. ALL RESOURCES ON THE WEBSITE ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO END USERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jina Heverley Chief Executive Officer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $270,628 |
Brian Hilgendorf Chief Finacial Officer | Officer | 32 | $0 |
Larry Leibowitz Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stephanie Gillis Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Raikes Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Jope VP Content & Marketing | Officer | 40 | $145,301 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Step Change Partners Llc Strategic Advisory Srvices | 12/30/22 | $142,047 |
Hilgndorf & Associates Inc Contract Cfo Services | 12/30/22 | $120,000 |
Step Change Partners Llc Strategic Advisory Services | 12/30/22 | $142,047 |
Hilgendorf & Associates Inc Contract Cfo Services | 12/30/22 | $120,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,750,042 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,750,042 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $495 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,750,537 |
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. | $648,085 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,657 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,214,359 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $59,778 |
Other employee benefits | $222,172 |
Payroll taxes | $153,147 |
Fees for services: Management | $148,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $73,989 |
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 | $183,931 |
Office expenses | $1,673 |
Information technology | $98,986 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $147,317 |
Travel | $1,075 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24,944 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $13,456 |
All other expenses | $239,986 |
Total functional expenses | $3,424,762 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,593,809 |
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 | $24,088 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $1,000,000 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,617,897 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,502 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $25,502 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,592,395 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $2,617,897 |