Nonprofit · EIN 46-5137266
COMPASSION CENTER OF NWA INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,141,610 | $1,994,903 | $146,707 | $1,619,590 | $625,577 | $994,013 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,941,245 | $1,871,713 | $69,532 | $1,584,275 | $730,601 | $853,674 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,676,656 | $1,689,417 | -$12,761 | $881,868 | $97,726 | $784,142 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,124,055
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $1,017,555
- Other revenue
- $1,017,555
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $130,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $939,130
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,129,726
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $133,333
- Depreciation
- $88,560
- Program services (functional)
- $1,901,418
- Management and general (functional)
- $93,485
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,584,275
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,619,590
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $625,577
- Net assets, end of year
- $994,013
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $297,921
- Gross receipts
- $2,241,187
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6,322
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- AR
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEN MAYES | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $258,682 | $62,974 |
| JEFF PEARSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $218,180 | $99,644 |
| DOUG SARVER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $139,977 | $81,412 |
| BRENT SOUTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HOOTIE MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EVETTA ALDRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEN MAYES | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $230,747 | $67,276 |
| JEFF PEARSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $155,247 | $64,838 |
| DOUG SARVER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $91,764 | $89,208 |
| JASON JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT SOUTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HOOTIE MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EVETTA ALDRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEN MAYES | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $226,877 | $39,631 |
| JEFF PEARSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 30 | $0 | $200,258 | $41,506 |
| DOUG SARVER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $156,591 | $34,021 |
| JASON JACKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRENT SOUTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HOOTIE MOORE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EVETTA ELRIDGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1709 JOHNSON RD, SPRINGDALE, AR 72762-6022
- In care of
- % ERIC VAUGHAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- BEN MAYES, 1709 JOHNSON ROAD, SPRINGDALE, AR 72762
- Signed the 990
- BEN MAYES, TREASURER
- Phone
- (479) 751-4523
- Website
- WEARE479.COM
- Return prepared by
- LANDMARK PLC CPAS
Mission
COMPASSION NWA IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO CREATING LOCALLY SOURCED OPPORTUNITIES TO GIVE, SERVE, AND ENGAGE A COMMUNITY IN NEED WHILE BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE GRACE DRIVEN ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS HOPE TO THE HURTING.
Program accomplishments
- THE COMPASSION CENTER OF NWA IS COMMITTED TO RAISING THE STANDARD OF LIVING IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS BY EXTENDING HELP, LOVE, AND DIGNITY TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS.OUR FEED 479 MINISTRY IS A CHOICE FOOD PANTRY THAT SERVES THE FOOD INSECURE OF NORTHWEST ARKANSAS THROUGH OUR MAIN PANTRY 4 TIMES A WEEK AND AT 3 MOBILE PANTRIES MONTHLY. THE PANTRY IS OPEN TO ALL REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL STATUS AND OUR NEIGHBORS CAN SHOP EVERY 30 DAYS TO CHOOSE FOOD THAT FITS THEIR PREFERENCES AND DIETARY CIRCUMSTANCES.COMPASSION, NWA ALSO HELPS NEW FOSTER AND ADOPTION FAMILIES BY PROVIDING EACH CHILD WITH A SUITCASE CONTAINING 2 WEEKS OF FRESHLY LAUNDERED CLOTHING, SEASONAL ITEMS, AND TOILETRIES. THE FAMILY RECEIVES ACCESS TO THE CHOICE PANTRY AND THE CHILD IS PROVIDED A PERSONALIZED SNACK BASKET TO PROVIDE COMFORT THAT FOOD WILL ALWAYS BE AVAILABLE TO THEM.COMPASSION PROVIDES MEN WHO HAVE A CRIMINAL HISTORY WITH FOOD, SOME ESSENTIAL HOME GOODS, AND CLOTHING TO HELP THEM RE-ESTABLISH A RESIDENCE AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FOOD ASSISTANCE SERVICES TO 266,616 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ITS FOOD PANTRY AND RELATED PROGRAMS.Expenses $1,901,418 · grants $130,000
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-5137266
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S80)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,619,590
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,241,187
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- February 15, 2017
- Posted by the IRS
- May 9, 2017
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2017
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,141,610 | $1,994,903 | $1,619,590 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,941,245 | $1,871,713 | $1,584,275 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,676,656 | $1,689,417 | $881,868 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,752,292 | $1,630,964 | $796,903 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 46-5137266).
Questions about COMPASSION CENTER OF NWA INC
- What is the EIN of COMPASSION CENTER OF NWA INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COMPASSION CENTER OF NWA INC is 46-5137266.
- Is COMPASSION CENTER OF NWA INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on February 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2017.
- Are donations to COMPASSION CENTER OF NWA INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COMPASSION CENTER OF NWA INC 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 COMPASSION CENTER OF NWA INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COMPASSION CENTER OF NWA INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COMPASSION CENTER OF NWA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names BEN MAYES.
- Who are the officers and directors of COMPASSION CENTER OF NWA INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does COMPASSION CENTER OF NWA INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,141,610, expenses of $1,994,903 and total assets of $1,619,590 at year end.
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