Established: 2011
Director: Molly Berendt
Employees: 14
Services: nonprofit
Founder and CEO Molly Berendt began Compass for Kids in 2011. Compass for Kids is a nonprofit created to provide support to youth who were not being served by existing programs and services in the Springfield area.
“The mission of Compass for Kids is to provide academic and social-emotional support to empower children and families underserved by our community,” Berendt said. “Compass for Kids stands out as one of Springfield’s best small businesses because our community-based model, organizational culture, core values and leadership provide the strong foundation for an excellent, impactful organization with a positive reputation. Additionally, our emphasis on data and measurable results proves our programs are effective, high-quality and impactful for participants.”
