Nonprofit · EIN 81-1691617
COMPASS 31
Tax-exempt · COLORADO SPGS, CO 80920
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $184,014 | $214,584 | -$30,570 | $61,681 | – | $61,681 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $262,282 | $267,986 | -$5,704 | $73,340 | $0 | $73,340 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $198,383 | $221,622 | -$23,239 | $79,008 | $0 | $79,008 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $151,714
- Program service revenue
- $7,298
- Investment income
- $2,413
- Other revenue
- $22,589
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $42,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $78,700
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $25,000
- Occupancy
- $17,848
- Other expenses
- $89,036
- Program services (functional)
- $122,986
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $73,340
- Total assets, end of year
- $61,681
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $61,681
- Cash, savings and investments
- $61,681
- Gross receipts
- $184,014
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennisue Jessen | CEO | 40 | $42,000 |
| Jim Longhofer | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Karla Longhofer | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Scott Hanback | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Mandy Handback | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Kelly Jessen | CFO | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennisue Jessen | CEO Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $42,000 |
| Kelly Jessen | CFO Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Jim Longhofer | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Karla Longhofer | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Brian Dillman | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mary Dillman | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Scott Hanback | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Mandy Hanback | Board of Directors Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Longhofer | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Karla Longhofer | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Mandy Hanback | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Scott Hanback | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Mary Dillman | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
| Brian Dillman | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3472 RESEARCH PKWY STE 104 PMB 331, COLORADO SPGS, CO 80920-1066
- In care of
- % JENNISUE JESSEN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 261 Lakewood Dr, Woodland Park CO 80863
- Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
- KJ Jessen, 261 Lakewood Dr, Woodland Park CO 80863
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kelly Jessen, CFO
- Website
- www.compass31.org
Mission
Compass 31 works to educate communities schools and law enforcement to be aware of the tricks human traffickers use to exploit men woman and children. Compass 31 also operates a leadership development program where girls get an education find healing and learn life skills.
Program accomplishments
- The Thailand team engages with communities groups and schools using the Priceless Cube educational tool by Compass 31 to raise awareness about human trafficking risks. They manage a restoration home providing care for women and their children offering education healing and life skills training.Expenses $30,105
- The Bangladesh team works to go to communities groups and schools to use the Priceless Cube educational tool developed by Compass 31 to educate people about the risks of human trafficking. In 2025 the team shared human trafficking awareness with over 39,000 people. They also operate a restoration home where they care for woman and their children get an education find healing and learn life skills.Expenses $30,100
- The USA team is regularly doing trainings both here in the US and internationally in order to facilitate an understanding of how trauma impacts the brain and impacts our lives. They are starting to host retreats that work directly with those who have experienced trauma and well as one-on-one work.Expenses $56,668
- Grants to teams in Greece working to bring about healing and opportunities for those working in the red light district in Athens.Expenses $3,820 · grants $3,820
- Funds sent to Peru for nationals providing leadership trainingExpenses $2,293 · grants $2,293
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-1691617
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P62)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $61,681
- Income (IRS master file)
- $184,014
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $184,014 | $214,584 | $61,681 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $262,282 | $267,986 | $73,340 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $198,383 | $221,622 | $79,008 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $217,869 | $151,597 | $77,838 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: KJ Jessen | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Jenni Jessen | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-1691617).
Questions about COMPASS 31
- What is the EIN of COMPASS 31?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMPASS 31 is 81-1691617.
- Is COMPASS 31 tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to COMPASS 31 tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMPASS 31 file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of COMPASS 31 due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMPASS 31 last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COMPASS 31?
- The 990-N for 2020 names KJ Jessen.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMPASS 31?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,000 (Jennisue Jessen, CEO).
- How much revenue does COMPASS 31 have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $184,014, expenses of $214,584 and total assets of $61,681 at year end.
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