Compass
To spread the gospel of jesus christ by providing foster care and other helping services and to (1) provide training and support services for youth and families in Nebraska through foster care services, foster care placement, foster care training, parent and youth education, skill development, crisis intervention, mental health counseling and other family support services; (2) guide struggling children and families to experience god's love through safety, security, and beloning; (3) protect and promote Nebraska's children by supporting foster parents and offering help to individuals and families in crisis; and (4) restore the relationships of parents with their children, and families with their community, including the local church.
Compass at a glance
In short: Compass gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,144,865
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Compass funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Faithbridge Foster Care ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faithbridge Foster Care Alpharetta, GA | Foster Care Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,144,865 | $4,454,066 | $4,406,937 | $15,000 | 1 | $27,099 |
| 2024 | $1,101,759 | $4,503,526 | $4,557,776 | — | — | $32,834 |
| 2023 | $1,156,979 | $3,460,155 | $3,153,455 | — | — | $20,412 |
| 2022 | $848,215 | $2,773,119 | $2,767,083 | — | — | $3,194 |
| 2021 | $852,468 | $2,681,362 | $2,702,798 | — | — | $1,237 |
| 2020 | $861,271 | $3,160,157 | $2,954,470 | — | — | $3,562 |
About Compass
Based on IRS filings
Compass is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Kearney, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $27K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compass is led by Ryan Stanton, President & Chief Executive Officer since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 5 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ryan Stanton
President & Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → President & Chief Executive Officer, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$127K (2020) → $140K (2025)
Tricia Bishop
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ismael Torres
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Murrish
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Roger Wendt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shad Getz (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $140K, to Ryan Stanton (President and Chief Executive Officer).
Frequently asked questions about Compass
How much does Compass give each year?
Compass gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Compass?
Compass reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What is Compass?
Compass is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Kearney, NE. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Compass operate?
Compass has awarded grants in Georgia.
What is Compass's EIN?
Compass's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8736269. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 25, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
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