The Compass Fund Inc
The Compass Fund Inc is a private foundation, based in Daniel Island, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $112K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Compass Fund Inc at a glance
In short: The Compass Fund Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $112,212
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Compass Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Diocese of Charleston ($10K).
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 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Compass Fund Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 259% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Charleston Charleston, SC | Educational Funding | $10,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $112,212 | $4,662 | $14,852 | $10,000 | 1 | $14,790 | $4,662 | $5,712 |
| 2023 | $122,402 | $4,488 | $4,488 | — | — | $4,475 | $4,488 | $5,966 |
| 2022 | $122,402 | $917 | $2,462 | — | — | $2,450 | $917 | $6,053 |
| 2021 | $123,947 | $1,071 | $4,611 | — | — | $4,580 | $1,071 | $6,177 |
| 2020 | $127,487 | $2,255 | $6,459 | — | — | — | $2,255 | $6,351 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Compass Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Compass Fund Inc is led by Edmund Navarro, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edmund Navarro
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Navarro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Navarro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Damon Navarro
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Frank Navarro (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Joe Labrosse (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 The Compass Fund Inc
How much does The Compass Fund Inc give each year?
The Compass Fund Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Compass Fund Inc?
The Compass Fund Inc reported $112K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Compass Fund Inc operate?
The Compass Fund Inc has awarded grants in South Carolina.
What is The Compass Fund Inc's EIN?
The Compass Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1602643. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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