Challenge Center Inc is located in Superior, WI. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (P82) the organization is classified as: Developmentally Disabled Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Challenge Center Inc employed 114 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Challenge Center 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 12/2021, Challenge Center Inc generated $5.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT PEOPLE FACING CHALLENGES TO LIVING AND WORKING IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAM AT THE CHALLENGE CENTER IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE EACH PERSON WITH THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT NEEDED TO ENJOY SAFE AND SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY LIVING. A TOTAL OF 10 RESIDENCES, WITH PRIVATE ROOMS FOR ALL RESIDENTS SERVED, ARE LOCATED IN NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF SUPERIOR, WI. EACH RESIDENCE IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A LEVEL OF CARE THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE INDIVIDUALS IN THE HOME. SIX OF THE HOMES ARE COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES (CBRF'S) PROVIDING FOR INTENSIVE AND/OR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT NEEDS. THE PROGRAM ALSO OVERSEES TWO ADULT FAMILY HOMES AND TWO APARTMENT HOMES. A TOTAL OF 20,523 DAYS OF SUPPORT WERE PROVIDED IN 2021. STAFF ENCOURAGES AND ASSISTS RESIDENTS TO GREATER COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROVIDING SUPPORT AND TRANSPORTATION WHEN NEEDED FOR INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE PART IN A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. THE RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS SUPPORTS AND SUPPORTED HOME CARE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS RESIDING IN THEIR OWN HOMES OR WITH FAMILY MEMBERS. IN 2021 THESE 1:1 SUPPORT SERVICE WERE PROVIDED TO 12 INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN SUPERIOR/DOUGLAS COUNTY.
THE ADULT DAY PROGRAM PROVIDES A WIDE VARIETY OF LEARNING AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO PEOPLE WITH VARIED CAPABILITIES. ADULT DAY PROGRAMS OFFER SCHEDULING CHOICES FOR ACTIVITIES BOTH COMMUNITY WIDE AND FACILITY BASED WITHIN FOUR PROGRAM AREAS. THE LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SCHEDULES COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES THAT GENERALLY APPEAL TO OLDER PARTICIPANTS. THIS PROGRAM UTILIZES MANY LOCAL RESOURCES SUCH AS RESTAURANTS, MUSEUMS, PARKS AND OTHER POINTS OF INTEREST. THE LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM SERVED 11 INDIVIDUALS IN 2021 PROVIDING 11,975 HOURS OF SERVICE. THE LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM ADDS VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES AT THE YMCA, CARING FOR A LOCAL PARK AND A VARIETY OF OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE SCHEDULE ALSO INCLUDES REGULAR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, EMPHASIZING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS LOCAL TRAIL SYSTEMS, THE YMCA, BOWLING, AND OTHER SEASONAL ACTIVITIES. LIFE SKILLS SERVED 28 INDIVIDUALS IN 2021 PROVIDING 28,823 HOURS OF SERVICE. THE SENSORY PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE TO PROFOUND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES TO MAINTAIN THEIR ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. THE SENSORY PROGRAM SERVED 10 INDIVIDUALS IN 2021 PROVIDING 10,355 HOURS OF SERVICE. IT IS COMMON FOR INDIVIDUALS TO SPEND A PORTION OF EACH WEEK IN DIFFERENT PROGRAMS TO PURSUE PERSONAL INTERESTS.
ENTERPRISES WERE SPECIFICALLY CREATED TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH HANDS-ON WORK OPPORTUNITIES AT A PACE AND EXPECTATION LEVEL TO MEET THE INDIVIDUAL'S CURRENT CAPABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO TEST COMMUNITY WORKPLACE READINESS AND INTEREST IN EITHER A PREVOCATIONAL SHELTERED WORKPLACE OR IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE VOCATIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PREPAREDNESS, JOB SHADOWING AND COACHING, TASK ANALYSIS, TRANSPORTATION SUPPORTS, CAREER PROFILE SERVICES AND TRANSITION TO LONG TERM EMPLOYMENT. OUR COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PROVIDED SUPPORT FOR 10 INDIVIDUALS IN 5 DIFFERENT COMMUNITY BUSINESSES IN 2021. OF THE 10 INDIVIDUALS SERVED, 1 WAS NEW TO THE PROGRAM IN 2021. WITHIN BAY PRODUCE AND MARATHON ENTERPRISES 61 PARTICIPANTS PURSUED THEIR INDIVIDUAL PREVOCATIONAL GOALS TOWARD FUTURE EMPLOYMENT WHILE EARNINGS $163,961 IN WAGES IN 2021. BAY PRODUCE CONSISTS OF 1.5 ACRES OF GREENHOUSE SPACE, PRODUCING SEVERAL DIFFERENT TYPES OF TOMATOES, PEPPERS, HERBS AND EGGPLANTS. MARATHON ENTERPRISES OPERATES A FULL-TIME CONFIDENTIAL SHREDDING SERVICE WITH THE ABILITY TO TAKE ON LONG OR SHORT-TERM WORK ON A CONTRACTUAL BASIS WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jane Darwin Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Mccoshen President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzanne Blank Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Len Campbell Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Diamon Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Stenberg Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,870,384 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $24,470 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,894,854 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $607,466 |
Investment income | $199 |
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 | $5,516,498 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,948,352 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $64,231 |
Other employee benefits | $367,128 |
Payroll taxes | $358,322 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,116 |
Advertising and promotion | $13,223 |
Office expenses | $27,156 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $560,331 |
Travel | $1,349 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,461 |
Payments to affiliates | $282,157 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $133,660 |
Insurance | $77,195 |
All other expenses | $19,512 |
Total functional expenses | $5,545,336 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $512,386 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $300,256 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $196,226 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $3,048 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,655 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $109,771 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $937,977 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $2,063,319 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $511,962 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $117,144 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $629,106 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,434,213 |
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 | $2,063,319 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Challenge Center Inc has recieved totaling $86,623.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank Duluth, MN PURPOSE: FEEDING PEOPLE IN NEED | $65,520 |
Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank Duluth, MN PURPOSE: FEEDING PEOPLE IN NEED | $21,103 |
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