Compass To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Compass To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2010, with $806,182 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
6323 N Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL, 60631 EIN 27-0885690 Since 2010
Revenue (FY2024)
$806K
▲ 14.7% vs prior year
Health median: $840K
Expenses (FY2024)
$750K
Net assets
$772K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Compass To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · +7% 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 To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat: 12 mo reserves · +7% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Compass To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 6323 N Avondale Ave, Chicago, IL, 60631
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Health Care
- Subcategory
- Health Care Financing
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $324K (FY2015) to $806K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $17KNet assets $772K
Operating margin
7.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$789K
Total liabilities
$17K
Net assets
$772K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $806,182▲14.7% | $749,639▲9.0% | $772,086▲7.9% | $789,385▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $703,088▼11.5% | $687,908▼5.6% | $715,543▲2.2% | $765,979▲1.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $794,690▼14.2% | $728,486▼4.7% | $700,363▲10.4% | $758,564▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $926,474▲101% | $764,603▲117% | $634,159▲34.3% | $650,184▲37.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $462,009▼2.3% | $352,167▼15.4% | $472,288▲30.3% | $472,656▲29.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $472,881▲12.3% | $416,086▲21.1% | $362,446▲18.6% | $365,161▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $421,004▲34.2% | $343,644▲4.4% | $305,651▲33.9% | $306,211▲34.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $313,756▼5.6% | $329,146▲2.1% | $228,291▼6.3% | $228,316▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $332,427▲2.7% | $322,220▲49.3% | $243,681▲4.4% | $243,681▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $323,590 | $215,808 | $233,474 | $233,546 | 990 |
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.
Grants received · $813K total
32 grants to Compass To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat totaling $813K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $15,600 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Support for community organizations | 2022 | $171,480 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $22,650 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2022 | $12,800 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Support of 2022 an evening of hope gala (no tickets or tangible benefits) | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University | Support of community organization | 2021 | $139,608 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $14,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $14,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2021 | $10,576 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Compass To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Compass To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 27-0885690, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Compass To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat's EIN?
- Compass To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 27-0885690.
- How much revenue does Compass To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat report?
- Compass To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat reported $806,182 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Compass To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat have?
- CharityIndex grades Compass To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Compass To Care the Mike & Sandy Ernsdorff Childhood Cancer Foundat (EIN 27-0885690) 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.