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Nonprofit · EIN 41-1754278

HANDS OF COMPASSION MINISTRY

Tax-exempt · ROCHESTER, MN 55902

Financials

$352K$293K2024$642K$2M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HANDS OF COMPASSION MINISTRY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$641,716$2,033,057-$1,391,341$2,325,218$0$2,325,218
December 31, 2024990$352,179$293,446$58,733$2,013,806$0$2,013,806
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$556,904
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$84,812
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$101,414
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$105,785
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,865
Travel
$2,856
Program services (functional)
$2,033,057

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,013,806
Total assets, end of year
$2,325,218
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$2,325,218
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,033,085
Publicly traded securities
$188,918
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,136,300
Net assets with donor restrictions
$188,918
Gross receipts
$641,716
Employees
3
Volunteers
30
Year formed
1993
State of legal domicile
MN

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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Phillip QuelleChaplain
Key employee
40$78,998
Michael JonesMaintenance and Operations, Hospitality Minister
Key employee
40$17,480
Sheila JonesHospitality Minister
Key employee
40$7,000
Gary ByramPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
Mike WiebuschVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Ross HoopesTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Christy RamptonSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Jim FincherDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Kimberly HallDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
John KirbyDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Lindsay MelvinDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Scott QuelleDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Dan SigristDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Stacy SikesDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Steve SikesDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
3 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jim SmelserDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Pam SmithieDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
Steve WillisDirector
Trustee or director
5$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Phillip QuelleChaplain
Key employee
40$74,380
Michael JonesMaintenance and Operations
Key employee
40$17,680
Sheila JonesHouse Parent
Key employee
40$9,620
Gary ByramPresident
Officer
5$0
Mike WiebuschVice President
Officer
5$0
Ross HoopesTreasurer
Officer
5$0
Christy RamptonSecretary
Officer
5$0
Jim FincherDirector
Officer
5$0
Kimberly HallDirector
Officer
5$0
John KirbyDirector
Officer
5$0
Lindsay MelvinDirector
Officer
5$0
Scott QuelleDirector
Officer
5$0
Dan SigristDirector
Officer
5$0
Stacy SikesDirector
Officer
5$0
Steve SikesDirector
Officer
5$0
Jim SmelserDirector
Officer
5$0
Pam SmithieDirector
Officer
5$0
Steve WillisDirector
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
840 CENTER ST W, ROCHESTER, MN 55902-6285
In care of
% PHILLIP QUELLE
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Gary B Byram, 1174 Johnson Dr, Naperville, IL 60540
Signed the 990
Gary Byram, President
Phone
(507) 216-8993

Mission

The Hands of Compassion is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides short-term housing accommodations to Mayo Clinic patients and their caregivers. HOC provides housing accommodation, easy access to both major Mayo Clinic sites, a house kitchen for meals, a supportive environment for guests connecting and supporting each other, and a Chaplain and House Parents for emotional and spiritual support.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Hands of Compassion is a non-profit, charitable organization that provides short-term housing accommodations to Mayo Clinic patients and their caregivers. HOC provides housing accommodation, easy access to both major Mayo Clinic sites, a house kitchen for meals, a supportive environment for guests connecting and supporting each other, and a Chaplain and House Parents for emotional and spiritual support.
    Expenses $218,699
  • Expansion project to add 8 rooms, remodel, add an elevator to make all rooms handicap accessible, expand common area, expand kitchen and dining area, add flexibility to support special needs of guests to be able to accommodate a broader range of patients/guest.
    Expenses $1,814,358

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Not required (religious organization). Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
41-1754278
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
1993
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Not required (religious organization)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,325,218
Income (IRS master file)
$641,716

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$641,716$2,033,057$2,325,218IRS
990December 2024$352,179$293,446$2,013,806IRS

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 41-1754278).

Questions about HANDS OF COMPASSION MINISTRY

What is the EIN of HANDS OF COMPASSION MINISTRY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HANDS OF COMPASSION MINISTRY is 41-1754278.
Is HANDS OF COMPASSION MINISTRY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to HANDS OF COMPASSION MINISTRY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HANDS OF COMPASSION MINISTRY file?
Form Not required (religious organization).
When is the next return of HANDS OF COMPASSION MINISTRY 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 HANDS OF COMPASSION MINISTRY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HANDS OF COMPASSION MINISTRY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Gary B Byram.
Who are the officers and directors of HANDS OF COMPASSION MINISTRY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $78,998 (Phillip Quelle, Chaplain).
How much revenue does HANDS OF COMPASSION MINISTRY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $641,716, expenses of $2,033,057 and total assets of $2,325,218 at year end.

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