BECOME A FOUNDING DONOR

BECOME A FOUNDING DONOR

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By Rural Students, For Rural Students

Compass supports students who are ready to take the next step toward their future. We connect you with mentors, opportunities, and real-world experiences that help you turn goals into action. Through hands-on learning and personalized guidance, you will gain the confidence, skills, and direction to discover what is possible and the support to get there.

  • Education creates opportunity

  • Education creates opportunity

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30+ Scholars across Arkansas and Nebraska

OUR COMPASS

Your future starts here.

Compass helps students take their goals seriously and turn them into real plans. We connect you with mentors, resources, and a community that believes in your potential. Whether your next step is college, trade school, or another path, Compass gives you the tools and guidance to move forward with confidence.

"Before Compass, I didn’t really believe in dreaming big. Now I know it’s okay to."

Jessica

Class '26

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of rural Americans haven’t earned a bachelor’s degree.

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of rural Americans haven’t earned a bachelor’s degree.

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of rural Americans haven’t earned a bachelor’s degree.

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of rural high school students are first in their family to go to college.

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of rural high school students are first in their family to go to college.

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of rural high school students are first in their family to go to college.

OUR SCHOLARS

The next generation of America deserves rural representation.

Our scholars carry with them the grit, values, and lived experiences of rural America. These perspectives are too often left out of national conversations. By investing in their potential, we are not just opening doors for individuals; we are amplifying voices that will shape a more balanced, compassionate, and innovative future for all.

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Impact in Numbers

These numbers tell part of the story. They show the effort, growth, and impact that Compass Scholars create in their schools and communities every day.

$100K

$100K

Scholarships awarded in 2025.

+3

+3

Average increase in ACT score.

3.80

3.80

Average GPA.

Impact in Numbers

These numbers tell part of the story. They show the effort, growth, and impact that Compass Scholars create in their schools and communities every day.

$100K

Scholarships awarded in 2025.

+3

Average increase in ACT score.

3.80

Average GPA.

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Start Something New at Your School

Every Compass chapter begins with a few students who are ready to lead. If your school does not have Compass yet, you can help bring it to life. As part of a founding class, you will work with mentors and educators to build a program that opens doors for you and future students. Reach out to learn how to start Compass at your school and become part of something that will grow for years to come.

Stay informed on our impact

"Compass starts from the conviction that every student has what it takes. Our method is to surround that potential with community, mentorship, and resources, creating the conditions for Scholars to find direction and become leaders in college, careers, and beyond."

Avater

Coleman Warren

Founder & Co-Director

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Compass foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
EIN: 86-3687493 · Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Stay informed on our impact

"Compass starts from the conviction that every student has what it takes. Our method is to surround that potential with community, mentorship, and resources, creating the conditions for Scholars to find direction and become leaders in college, careers, and beyond."

Avater

Coleman Warren

Founder & Co-Director

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Compass foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
EIN: 86-3687493 · Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

Stay informed on our impact

"Compass starts from the conviction that every student has what it takes. Our method is to surround that potential with community, mentorship, and resources, creating the conditions for Scholars to find direction and become leaders in college, careers, and beyond."

Avater

Coleman Warren

Founder & Co-Director

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Compass foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
EIN: 86-3687493 · Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.