Champions For Education Inc is located in Charlotte, NC. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Champions For Education Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2022, Champions For Education Inc generated $14.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $14.9m during the year ending 08/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Champions For Education Inc has awarded 157 individual grants totaling $7,971,103. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATION WAS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RAISING FUNDS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES WHICH STRIVE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION AROUND THE NATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY IS THE HOSTING OF A PGA PROFESSIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT IN CHARLOTTE, NC, KNOWN AS THE WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP. THE 2022 TOURNAMENT WAS HELD IN POTOMAC, MARYLAND FROM MAY 4 - MAY 8, 2022, RAISING PROCEEDS TO PRIMARILY BENEFIT NATIONAL LINKS TRUST, THE FIRST TEE OF GREATER WASHINGTON, AND WORLD GOLF FOUNDATION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gary Sobba Touranmaent Executive Dire | Officer | 50 | $363,632 |
Rich Davies Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Stephanie Rivera Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
John W Harris Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Felix Sabates Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Kendall Alley Chairman | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Kathryn L Kisiel Cpa Pllc Accounting Services | 8/30/17 | $156,425 |
Tony Schuster Company Llc Operations Mgr. Fee | 8/30/17 | $125,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,484,932 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,484,932 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $9,552,921 |
Investment income | $3,911 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $100,464 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$6,041 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $14,830,024 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,149,163 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $363,632 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,141,676 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $217,583 |
Fees for services: Management | $375,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $36,914 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $197,000 |
Advertising and promotion | $243,365 |
Office expenses | $171,050 |
Information technology | $12,078 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $161,970 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $39,433 |
Insurance | $61,191 |
All other expenses | $6,791 |
Total functional expenses | $14,863,440 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,517,493 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,018,704 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $121,348 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $112,283 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,769,828 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $995,851 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $449,085 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,444,936 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,324,892 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,769,828 |
Over the last fiscal year, Champions For Education Inc has awarded $1,120,620 in support to 21 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $351,300 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $262,500 |
Stamford, CT PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $57,224 |
Rockville, MD PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $50,000 |
St Augustine, FL PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Champions For Education Inc has recieved totaling $320,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Pga Tour Inc Ponte Vedra Beach, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $175,000 |
Adventist Healthcare Inc Gaithersburg, MD PURPOSE: TO HELP IN THEIR MISSION OF RAISING FUNDS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO OTHER CHARITIES WHICH STRIVE TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION AROUND THE NATION. | $105,000 |
Acn Global Reach Charities Inc Concord, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Transylvania Vocational Services Inc Brevard, NC | $52,218,118 | $34,183,028 |
University System Of Georgia Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $572,651,205 | $27,479,908 |
Champions For Education Inc Charlotte, NC | $4,769,828 | $14,830,024 |
Atlanta Neighborhood Charter School Inc Atlanta, GA | $8,677,734 | $16,201,042 |
Campus Development Foundation Inc Chattanooga, TN | $70,898,605 | $12,373,348 |
Hephzibah Charter Foundation Inc Hephzibah, GA | $10,181,498 | $8,307,126 |
Foundation Properties Inc Columbus, GA | $108,758,689 | $6,742,153 |
Nc State Engineering Foundation Inc Raleigh, NC | $172,988,383 | $18,412,442 |
Georgia Student Scholarship Organization Sso Inc Cumming, GA | $4,146,288 | $9,720,252 |
St Christophers School Foundation Richmond, VA | $94,106,126 | $9,680,251 |
Lowes Foundation Mooresville, NC | $8,794,184 | $2,155,365 |
Knox Education Foundation Knoxville, TN | $6,393,317 | $5,852,579 |