Compassion Ministries
Compassion Ministries is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $50K in total assets. In 2024, it made $159K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $6.
Compassion Ministries at a glance
- Total assets
- $49,543
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $159,914
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $159,292
- +52997.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $159,292
- -10.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Compassion Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Compassion Ministries gives
- Giving fell 71% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $300 (2023) to $1K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $300.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,543 | $159,914 | $159,292 | — | — | $159,292 | $6 |
| 2023 | $47,185 | $182,803 | $177,675 | $300 | 1 | $300 | $7 |
| 2022 | $24,054 | $159,148 | $159,148 | — | — | $159,148 | $3 |
| 2021 | $24,054 | $149,251 | $159,148 | — | — | $159,148 | $781 |
| 2020 | $33,951 | $128,417 | $155,217 | $1,030 | 1 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compassion Ministries is led by Joyce Mehl, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joyce Mehl
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Ron Mehl Jr.
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $17K (2024)
Lawrence Evans
Chairman & Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carl Cadonau Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jim Pope
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kimberly Dilworth
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Mehl
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Larson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 $17K, to Ron Mehl Jr (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Compassion Ministries
How large is Compassion Ministries?
Compassion Ministries reported $50K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $160K.
What is Compassion Ministries?
Compassion Ministries is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Portland, OR. It holds $50K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Compassion Ministries operate?
Compassion Ministries has awarded grants in Oregon, Texas.
What is Compassion Ministries's EIN?
Compassion Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1224119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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