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Operation Compassion

Cleveland, Tennessee  ·  EIN 621697490  ·  Private foundation

Operation Compassion is a Tennessee-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $95.6M in annual giving against $27.2M in assets. This page documents the 9 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Operation Compassion — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$95.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$27.2M
Total assets
9
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Operation Compassion funds

Operation Compassion's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian).

Faith-Based (Christian)

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Operation Compassion, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Church of God International OfficesCleveland, TN$64K2024
180 CenterCleveland, TN$29K2024
Appalachia Dream CenterLogan, WV$12K2017
Appalachian Dream CenterLogan, WV$12K2018
Appalachian Dream CenterLogan, WV$12K2020
Appalachian Dream CenterLogan, WV$12K2019
Church of God International OfficesCleveland, TN$9K2019
180 CenterCleveland, TN$8K2023
Church of God International OfficesCleveland, TN$5K2018

Operation Compassion giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$12K
2018$17K
2019$21K
2020$12K
2023$8K
2024$93K

How to apply for funding from Operation Compassion

Operation Compassion's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at operationcompassion.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Operation Compassion

Does Operation Compassion accept grant applications?
Operation Compassion's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Operation Compassion fund?
Operation Compassion's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include Church of God International Offices, 180 Center, Appalachia Dream Center. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Operation Compassion give in grants?
Operation Compassion reported $95.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $163K over 9 grants.
Where is Operation Compassion located?
Operation Compassion is based in Cleveland, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 621697490.
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About this profile. This page is built from Operation Compassion's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Operation Compassion. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.