Bring science into the decisions that matter most

Science has the greatest impact when it’s shared, understood and applied.

Your gift helps scientists and practitioners communicate evidence that informs real-world decisions — shaping policy, guiding community action, and advancing public understanding in critical areas:

Reduce Risk & Strengthen Preparedness

Help communities prevent, anticipate, and respond to threats — from wildfires to environmental toxins — using evidence-based strategies.

Advance Effective Solutions and Responsible Innovations

Ensure emerging solutions to environmental and social issues are guided by evidence, transparency, and trust.

Protect the Environment

Equip leaders to safeguard ecosystems and the plants, animals, and communities that depend on them.

Safeguard Public Health

Turn research into action that protects public health and builds more equitable, resilient communities.

Help build a future guided by science and shared knowledge

Give today to turn knowledge into action. Together we can build stronger communities, healthier ecosystems, and a more resilient future for us all.

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Other ways to give

Thank you for your interest in supporting COMPASS. Your generosity helps strengthen the connection between scientific knowledge and real-world impact.

COMPASS Science Communication is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Give by Mail

Prefer to mail a check? Please make your check payable to COMPASS Science Communication and mail to:

COMPASS
10121 SE Sunnyside Rd, Suite 300
Clackamas, OR 97015

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

COMPASS welcomes grants from Donor-Advised Funds.

Please initiate the grant through your DAF provider and include our organization name and EIN as listed below so the gift is directed correctly:

COMPASS Science Communication
Tax ID / EIN is 81-1344772

For assistance or to discuss a larger philanthropic partnership, contact us at giving@compassscicomm.org.

Fund a Priority Area

Interested in supporting work on a specific issue or area of impact? COMPASS partners with donors to support programs focused on a specific challenge they want to help address — from climate resilience, wildfire response, sustainable food systems, public health or more.

Together, we can create targeted initiatives that expand public understanding and ensure evidence-informed perspectives reach policymakers, journalists, communities, and other key audiences.

If you’d like to explore funding a specific initiative or starting a philanthropic partnership, please contact us at giving@compassscicomm.org. We’d love to connect.

Organize a Community Fundraiser

Invite your friends, family, or colleagues to support science communication that drives meaningful change. Whether you organize a birthday fundraiser, host an event, or create a giving campaign, your network can help expand the reach and impact of this work.

We’d be happy to help you get started. Contact us at giving@compassscicomm.org for support.

Employer Matching Gifts

Many employers match charitable contributions made by employees, which can double or even triple your impact. Check with your employer to see if they offer a matching gift program.

Thank you for helping bring science into the decisions that matter most!