Compass' New Initiative Simplifies Community Donations for Agents

Compass Cares Initiative: A Seamless Way to Contribute to Local Communities

In a significant step towards promoting community giving, Compass has unveiled a new feature that enables its real estate professionals to contribute directly to Compass Cares, the company's dedicated charitable organization. Announced on November 10, 2025, this integration is timed perfectly with the festive season, emphasizing the spirit of giving.

Under this initiative, every time an agent assists a client in buying or selling a home, they can make a donation to support local causes right through the Compass platform. This empowers real estate professionals to engage more actively with their communities and ensure that their contributions are effectively directed to local needs.

A Focus on Local Impact

Funds contributed through Compass Cares are distributed via Local Community Funds. This innovative structure puts the power in the hands of Compass agents. They can identify specific community needs and decide where their support is most required within their neighborhoods. This ensures that the impact of their contributions remains close to home and addresses pressing issues within their local areas.

Compass CEO and Founder Robert Reffkin expressed, “Real estate has always been local, and our commitment to giving back needs to reflect that. Each year, Compass real estate professionals serve their communities with their time, resources, and expertise. With this new expansion of Compass Cares, we’re making it even easier for them to give back to the communities where they live and work.”

Simplifying the Donation Process

The donation process is designed to be seamless for agents. Through Compass' proprietary tech platform, real estate professionals can simply contribute a portion of their commission each time they complete a transaction. This is performed by submitting their commission form in the Business Tracker, where they can specify the amount they wish to donate. Importantly, all contributions made through this channel are tax-deductible due to Compass’s 501(c)(3) status, ensuring that charitable giving is not just meaningful but also financially viable for agents.

Launched back in 2018, Compass Cares was established to empower Compass professionals and employees to take action in the communities they call home. Since its inception, the initiative has garnered impressive results, contributing millions of dollars alongside thousands of hours of service dedicated to charitable giving, volunteer work, and local partnerships. The impact made through Compass Cares touches countless lives and strengthens communities nationwide, demonstrating the real estate firm's commitment to social responsibility.

Conclusion

As we move further into a season characterized by generosity and goodwill, Compass is not only reasserting its commitment to community engagement but also enhancing the method by which its agents can contribute to local causes. The Compass Cares initiative is set to redefine how real estate transactions facilitate community support, enabling the firm’s professionals to have a profound impact on local neighborhoods where they operate.

For more information about Compass Cares and how to get involved, visit www.compass.com/compasscares.