Champion Of Choices Inc is located in Winter Springs, FL. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (F20) the organization is classified as: Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Champion Of Choices 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 12/2022, Champion Of Choices Inc generated $213.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $151.0k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (13.5%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER PEOPLE TO MAKE POSITIVE CHOICES THAT LEAD TO LIFELONG SUCCESS AND INITIATE PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CHAMPION OF CHOICES SCHOOL PROGRAM FOCUSES ON MANY TIMELY AND SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES THAT STUDENTS OF ALL AGES EXPERIENCE DAILY, INCLUDING PEER PRESSURE, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, SUICIDE, BULLYING, CHOOSING THE RIGHT FRIENDS AND GOAL SETTING. DURING A LIVE 60 MINUTE FULL PRODUCTION PRESENTATION, MARC MERO, PRESIDENT OF CHAMPION OF CHOICES, PRESENTS A POWERFUL, CANDID, AND MOVING MESSAGE THAT ENCOURAGES STUDENTS TO MAKE MEANINGFUL CHOICES AND PURSUE THEIR PASSIONS. HIS PERSONAL AND ENTERTAINING STORIES ABOUT HIS OWN POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE CHOICES INSPIRE STUDENTS TO CHOOSE TO BE CHAMPIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dave Anderson Director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marc Mero CEO Director | Officer | 20 | $0 |
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 | $74,349 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $74,349 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $137,778 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $213,633 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $800 |
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. | $33,808 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,927 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,835 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,631 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $32,445 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $8,969 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $65,745 |
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 | $153 |
Insurance | $384 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $151,023 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $64,005 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,752 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $70,757 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $257 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $8,000 |
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 | $8,257 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $62,500 |
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 | $70,757 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Champion Of Choices Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Chatlos Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR THE "CHOICES" LIVE AND VIRTUAL SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS | $10,000 |
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