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COMPASS TRAINING CENTER AZ

CHINO VALLEY, AZ · EIN 842283929 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE B94 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · compasstrainingaz.org
revenue
$165K
expenses
$245K
net assets
$-45K
employees
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

COMPASS TRAINING CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE ADBVANCEMENT AND CONTINUED SAFETY AND SUCCESS OF THE SHOOTING SPORTS. WE OFFER A 40 ACRE TRAINING FACILITY THAT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS WELL AS, PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS, COMPETITIORS AND SEVERAL NON-PROFIT GROUPS INVOLVED IN THE SHOOTING SPORTS. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SAFE, CLEAN AND MODERNIZED SHOOTING FACILITY WHERE SHOOTING SKILLS CAN BE LEARNED, TAUGHT AND ADVANCED TO ALL LAW ABIDING CITIZENS. WE WILL CONTINUOUSLY SEEK TO ADVANCE THE DESIGN AND USEFULNESS OF THE FACILITY TO SUIT THE NEEDS OF OUR CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE THE BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Compass Training Center AZ is a nonprofit shooting range and educational facility in Chino Valley, Arizona, offering public access to pistol and rifle ranges, safety training, and firearms instruction. The 40-acre facility serves law-abiding citizens, professional instructors, competitors, and civic groups, with programs focused on safe firearm handling, marksmanship, and concealed carry. It is managed by a board of directors with law enforcement and military backgrounds.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Arizona 8-Hour Concealed Weapons Permit Course
Classroom and live-fire instruction covering Arizona use-of-force laws, marksmanship, and real-world defensive scenarios to prepare individuals for concealed carry
Know Your Pistol
Introductory 3–4 hour course for beginning shooters covering firearm basics, grip, stance, sight picture, trigger control, and foundational drills
Public Shooting Range Access
Open access to 50-yard pistol, 100-yard rifle, and 200-yard rifle ranges with safety oversight by Range Safety Officers
Women of Compass
Women-focused firearms training program led by Regina Pecoraro, providing self-defense and handgun instruction tailored for female participants
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Organized Shooting Matches and Competitions 6 activities
    • Facility management and safety operations
      Manages daily operations of the Compass Training Center AZ facility, including range safety protocols such as mandatory sign-in, liability release, protective gear enforcement, wristband issuance, and supervision of minors on site.
    • Public Shooting Range Operation
      Operates a 40-acre public shooting range in Chino Valley, Arizona, featuring a 50-yard pistol range, a 100-yard rifle range, and a 200-yard rifle bay, accessible to the public Wednesday through Sunday.
    • Public shooting range operation
      Operates a 40-acre public shooting range facility in Chino Valley, Arizona, featuring a 50-yard pistol range, 100-yard rifle range, and 200-yard rifle bay, open to the public Wednesday through Sunday with seasonal hours.
    • Range equipment and target services
      Provides reactive steel targets for rent at the facility to enhance shooter engagement and training realism.
    • Range membership and access program
      Offers subscription-based membership options providing ongoing access to shooting range facilities, including private shooting bays, for individuals and organizations.
    • Shooting Range Memberships
      Offers multiple membership subscription options that provide access to its shooting range facilities and private shooting bays.
  • Firearms Training & Safety Instruction 6 activities
    • Firearm Training Courses
      Provides a variety of firearm training courses, including introductory pistol classes, handgun self-defense, AR-15 fundamentals, and concealed weapons permit (CWP) courses, for individuals, groups, and non-profit organizations of all skill levels.
    • Firearm Training Courses
      Provides a variety of firearm training courses, including introductory pistol classes, handgun self-defense, AR-15 fundamentals, and concealed weapons permit (CWP) courses, for individuals, groups, and non-profit organizations of all skill levels.
    • Firearm training courses
      Provides certified firearm instruction for individuals and groups of all skill levels, including introductory pistol classes, AR-15 fundamentals, handgun self-defense, first aid, and concealed weapons permit (CWP) training, with live fire range components and scenario-based drills.
    • Law Enforcement Training
      Helped form and instructed with the Peninsula Rangemasters Group, providing basic and advanced patrol rifle training to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers in northern California.
    • Law enforcement and instructor training development
      Developed and delivered basic and advanced patrol rifle training to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers through the Peninsula Rangemasters Group in northern California.
    • Specialized training programs for women
      Offers targeted firearm training initiatives for women, including the Women of Compass program and collaboration with Armed Women of America, focusing on handgun self-defense and empowerment.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Law Enforcement Training
      Provided basic and advanced patrol rifle training to local, state, and federal law enforcement officers in northern California through the Peninsula Rangemasters Group.
    • Public Shooting Range Operation
      Operates a 40-acre public shooting range in Chino Valley, Arizona, featuring a 50-yard pistol range, a 100-yard rifle range, and a 200-yard rifle bay, accessible to the public Wednesday through Sunday.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$165K
Contributions & grants$166K101%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$245K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$128K
Grants paid out
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$22K
Cash$57K
Investments$0
Liabilities$63K
Net assets$-45K
Liquid reserves2.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -31.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
JOHN STANKEWICZ CEO 40 $48K
WAYNE HAWLEY RSO 20 $4K
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Armed Women of America Partner — Provides assistant instruction for the organization.
  • Fabled Horse Solutions Partner — Co-Founder / CEO and assistant instructor.
  • Fabled Horse Solutions Partner — Collaborates with Compass Training Center AZ to conduct shooting matches and training classes at the facility.
  • Fabled Horse Solutions Partner — Isaac serves as assistant instructor for Fabled Horse Solutions.
  • Fabled Horse Solutions Partner — Professional firearms training and consulting company co-owned by the founders of Compass Training Center AZ.
  • NRA Partner — Provides training and certification for Chief Range Safety Officer and Range Safety Officer.
  • Town of Chino Valley Partner — Released from liability in the "Release of Liability" document.
  • USCCA Partner — Provides training and certification for Women’s Handgun Self Defense, Emergency 1st Aid, CWP, Pistol and AR Fundamentals.
  • Women of Compass Partner — Provides lead instruction for the organization.
  • law enforcement Partner — Source of professional experience used in training programs
  • military Partner — Source of professional experience used in training programs