Compass America Foundation Inc
Compass America Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Nokomis, Florida. Its 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as donations to various 501(c)(3) and other exempt organizations; it reported 16 grants totaling $16,858 that year.
Compass America Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Compass America Foundation Inc gave $17K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Illinois. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,858
- -58.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,054
- -64.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (6 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (29% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Compass America Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 729 Shakett Creek Dr, Nokomis, FL 34275
Phone: (217) 825-5511
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Compass America Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Usmma ($3K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois (29%), New York (24%), Missouri (12%), Virginia (12%), and Kansas (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Compass America Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 16 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $733; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $41K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Usmma Great Neck, NY | Support Charitable | $2,500 |
| VFW Kansas City, MO | Support Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Topeka, KS | Support Charitable | $1,500 |
| Tunnels 2 Towers Staten Island, NY | Support Charitable | $1,500 |
| Project Kid Kare Clinton, IN | Support Charitable | $1,000 |
| Coast Gaurd Disaster Fund Arlington, VA | Support Charitable | $1,000 |
| Toys for Tots Triangle, VA | Support Charitable | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Hillsboro, IL | Support Charitable | $1,000 |
| USO Washington, DC | Support Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mac Co Animal Control Decatur, IL | Support Charitable | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $50,000 | $2,262 | $16,858 | 16 | $16,858 | — |
| 2023 | $11,570 | — | $348 | $41,042 | 14 | $41,042 | — |
| 2022 | $52,960 | — | — | $19,390 | 21 | $19,390 | — |
| 2021 | $74,600 | $50,000 | — | $25,400 | 22 | $25,400 | — |
| 2020 | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | — | — | — | $2,463 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as donations to various 501(c)(3) and other exempt organizations. Its grantees include organizations working in areas such as food access and government accountability. Feeding America describes its mission as advancing change by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food; Judicial Watch Inc describes its mission as promoting government integrity, transparency, and accountability and fidelity to the rule of law.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 16 grants totaling $16,858. Grants ranged from $200 to $2,500, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants included $2,500 to USMMA in Great Neck, New York; $2,000 to VFW in Kansas City, Missouri; and $1,500 each to Wounded Warrior in Topeka, Kansas, and Tunnels 2 Towers in Staten Island, New York. Other listed recipients included Project Kid Kare ($1,000), Coast Guard Disaster Fund ($1,000), Toys for Tots ($1,000), Salvation Army ($1,000), USO ($1,000), Mac Co Animal Control ($1,000), Gateway 4 Paws ($1,000), and Feeding America ($1,000). Judicial Watch Inc received $500 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William H Bailey as President and Christy D Bailey as Vice President.
Compass America Foundation Inc is led by William H Bailey, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William H Bailey
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy D Bailey
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles C Frey (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about Compass America Foundation Inc
How much does Compass America Foundation Inc give each year?
Compass America Foundation Inc gave $17K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 14 grants.
What is Compass America Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Compass America Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,054, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Compass America Foundation Inc that year got $733 on average.
Where does Compass America Foundation Inc give grants?
Compass America Foundation Inc's top state is Illinois, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Missouri (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Springfield, IL (2 grants).
Does Compass America Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Compass America Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are Compass America Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Compass America Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Usmma ($2,500), VFW ($2,000) and Wounded Warrior ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Compass America Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as donations to various 501(c)(3) and other exempt organizations. Its grantees include organizations working in areas such as food access and government accountability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Compass America Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Compass America Foundation Inc's EIN?
Compass America Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4273711. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Compass America Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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