American Compass Inc
To restore an economic consensus that emphasizes the importance of family, community, and industry to the nation's liberty and prosperity.
American Compass Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,873,295
- +22.8% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,635,737
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $9,847
- +89.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,235,395
- +25.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Compass Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $80K (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Social Connection Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,873,295 | $2,635,737 | $2,235,395 | — | — | $9,847 |
| 2023 | $1,525,374 | $2,475,794 | $1,784,020 | $10,000 | 1 | $5,184 |
| 2022 | $806,008 | $1,025,180 | $1,595,387 | $80,000 | 2 | $3,751 |
| 2021 | $1,285,116 | $1,789,364 | $1,366,022 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $891,900 | $1,565,876 | $717,331 | — | — | — |
About American Compass Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Compass Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Compass Inc is led by Abigail Ball, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Abigail Ball
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$175K (2024)
Julius Krein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Chris Griswold
Policy Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$110K (2021) → $193K (2024)
Michael Needham
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Baron
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Patel
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lighthizer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Azerrad
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$750 (2021) → $0 (2024)
Oren Cass
Chief Economist & Treasurer
President, Treasurer & Executive Director → Executive Director & Treasurer, 2023
Executive Director & Treasurer → Chief Economist & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$198K (2020) → $275K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Abigail Salvatore (2021–2023) — Communications Director
- Former: Brian C. Griswold (2022) — Policy Director
- Former: Wells King (2021) — Research Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $275K, to Oren Cass (Chief Economist, Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Compass Inc
How large is American Compass Inc?
American Compass Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is American Compass Inc?
American Compass Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does American Compass Inc operate?
American Compass Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Maryland.
What is American Compass Inc's EIN?
American Compass Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4031579. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 18, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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