Compass Connections
89% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Growing revenue
Compass Connections is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Antonio, Texas, registered in 2014, with $448,681,852 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 89% of spending to programs.
2330 N Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX, 78248 EIN 46-1394166 Since 2014
Revenue (FY2024)
$448.7M
▲ 3.3% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$450.0M
Net assets
-$4.7M
Employees
5,239
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →C+Program efficiency40% of the rating89% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Compass Connections: 89% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Compass Connections: 0 mo reserves · -0% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Compass Connections: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Compass Connections: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Compass connections is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was formed with a goal of ensuring permanency, safety and well-being for all children and families served.
What they do
Post release facilitates a continuum of care and provides support for children transitioning into their new communities. children released from the care and custody of the office of refugee and resettlement into the community need physical and emotional safety; access to services and support that meets their individual needs and allows them to cultivate and preserve family and community relationships; and protection from abuse, abandonment, neglect, and other harm. total served 4,001.
Contact & location
- Address
- 2330 N Loop 1604 West, San Antonio, TX, 78248
- City
- San Antonio
- State
- Texas
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $72K (FY2015) to $448.7M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $41.2MNet assets -$4.7M
Operating margin
-0.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$36.4M
Total liabilities
$41.2M
Net assets
-$4.7M
Salaries & benefits
$322.0M
72% of expenses
Board members
11
7 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $448,681,852▲3.3% | $450,035,756▲3.0% | -$4,749,686▼39.9% | $36,440,567▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $434,325,355▲126% | $436,729,803▲125% | -$3,395,782▼243% | $28,820,822▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $192,341,732▲54513% | $194,342,907▲115404% | -$991,334▼406% | $27,593,147▲8200% | 990 |
| 2021 | $352,191▲547% | $168,256▲99.4% | $323,827▲131% | $332,448▲128% | 990 |
| 2020 | $54,393▼33.3% | $84,393▲20.7% | $139,892▲99.7% | $145,762▲105% | 990 |
| 2019 | $81,580▲91.5% | $69,924▼16.3% | $70,053▲20.0% | $71,146▲21.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $42,590▼36.8% | $83,497▲34.0% | $58,399▼41.2% | $58,399▼41.2% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $67,433▲22.5% | $62,298▲64.1% | $99,306▲5.5% | $99,306▲5.5% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $55,051▼23.4% | $37,970▲162% | $94,171▲22.2% | $94,171▲20.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $71,836 | $14,483 | $77,090 | $78,162 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Sonya Thompson — $344,259 (0.08% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonya Thompson | President | 50 | $344,259 |
| Andrew Carter Jr | Deputy Executive Director | 50 | $246,146 |
| Mary Kirkendall | Medical Director | 50 | $229,035 |
| Michael Kuhrt | Chief of Staff | 50 | $194,374 |
| Jordan Goldschmidt | Associate Deputy Director | 50 | $190,845 |
| Carmelo Colon | Case Management Specialist | 40 | $189,940 |
| George Cowden III | Vice-chairman/secretary | 1 | $9,500 |
| Asennet Segura | Director | 5 | — |
| Claudia Oliveira | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| David Sprouse | Director | 1 | — |
| Evy Ramos | Director | 1 | — |
| Karen Alexander Simmons | Director | 1 | — |
| Kevin Dinnin | Chairman of the Board | 5 | — |
| Martha Morse | Director | 1 | — |
| Matt Orwig | Director | 1 | — |
| Sarah Magill Mclornan | Director | 1 | — |
| Scott Sharman | Director | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Maya Bridge LLC | Language Interpreter Services | $1,128,057 |
| Ford Motor Company LLC | Vehicle Leasing | $953,186 |
| Gildardo Ponce DBA Ponce Construction | Construction Services | $307,895 |
| Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP | Governmental Relations | $192,166 |
| Alfonso X Campos DBA Texas Regional Construction | Construction Services | $126,049 |
Grants received · $8.3M total
9 grants to Compass Connections totaling $8.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firstday Foundation | See part iv | 2024 | $3,470,226 |
| Firstday Foundation | See part iv | 2023 | $3,180,078 |
| Firstday Foundation | See part iv | 2022 | $1,355,797 |
| Firstday Foundation | See part iv | 2021 | $167,685 |
| Firstday Foundation | See part iv | 2020 | $5,577 |
| Firstday Foundation | See part iv | 2019 | $108,500 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2019 | $10,180 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | Support general operating expenses | 2017 | $5,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2015 | $7,621 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Compass Connections a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Compass Connections is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 46-1394166, based in San Antonio, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Compass Connections's EIN?
- Compass Connections's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 46-1394166.
- How much revenue does Compass Connections report?
- Compass Connections reported $448,681,852 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Compass Connections's spending goes to programs?
- Compass Connections spends about 89% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Compass Connections have?
- CharityIndex grades Compass Connections C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Compass Connections's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Compass Connections's latest Form 990 is $344,259, paid to Sonya Thompson (President).
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Data for Compass Connections (EIN 46-1394166) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.