Challenge Program is located in Wilmington, DE. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Challenge Program employed 78 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Challenge Program 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 06/2021, Challenge Program generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.2% per year over the past 6 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
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR DELAWARE'S AT-RISK YOUTH TO EMPOWER THEM WITH THE CONFIDENCE, SKILLS AND PURPOSE NEEDED TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. SINCE 1995, THE CHALLENGE PROGRAM HAS OFFERED YOUNG PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN VALUABLE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS, ASSISTANCE IN EARNING A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE VOCATIONAL TRAINING FOR DELAWARE'S AT-RISK YOUTH TO EMPOWER THEM WITH THE CONFIDENCE, SKILLS AND PURPOSE NEEDED TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. SINCE 1995, THE CHALLENGE PROGRAM HAS OFFERED YOUNG PEOPLE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN VALUABLE CONSTRUCTION SKILLS, ASSISTANCE IN EARNING A HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED AND JOB PLACEMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Andrew Mcknight Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $99,512 |
Charles Copeland President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alan Graham Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Ilardi Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Johnson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sean Murray 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 | $610,312 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $334,358 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $944,670 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $938,416 |
Investment income | $397 |
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 | $1,892,437 |
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. | $100,827 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,124 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $748,706 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $77,104 |
Payroll taxes | $65,120 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $550 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,285 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $17,550 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,866 |
Office expenses | $59,762 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $55,441 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $12,387 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $130,076 |
Insurance | $70,325 |
All other expenses | $9,440 |
Total functional expenses | $1,942,072 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $89,100 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $591,447 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $42,171 |
Accounts receivable, net | $245,708 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $18,238 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,457 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,724,283 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,813 |
Total assets | $3,716,217 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $132,543 |
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 | $221,752 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $186,197 |
Total liabilities | $540,492 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,653,920 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $521,805 |
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 | $3,716,217 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Challenge Program has recieved totaling $174,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Redf San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Growth Portfolio | $100,000 |
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Laffey-Mchugh Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $16,000 |
Ll Charitable Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
Berger Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION | $7,500 |
Corson Foundation Plymouth Meeting, PA PURPOSE: PROVIDES CONSTRUCTION TRAINING FOR OUT OF SCHOOL YOUTH | $7,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Achieving The Dream Inc Silver Spring, MD | $48,979,373 | $23,156,070 |
Collier Services Wickatunk, NJ | $8,471,748 | $15,685,679 |
Families For Excellent Schools Inc Wilmington, DE | $10,176 | $5,945,808 |
Ecumenical Community Hershey, PA | $4,358,759 | $9,348,993 |
American Federation For Children Growth Fund Inc Columbia, MD | $9,265,288 | $14,325,717 |
Mcelhattan Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | $120,280,311 | $4,922,440 |
Mid-Atlantic Region Commission On Higher Education Wilmington, DE | $17,355,711 | $12,036,917 |
A Wider Circle Inc Silvers Spring, MD | $9,165,754 | $9,301,796 |
Anne Arundel Community College Foundation Inc Arnold, MD | $29,078,784 | $4,871,771 |
Success For All Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD | $3,571,160 | $7,960,925 |
New Jersey Childrens Foundation Newark, NJ | $7,913,501 | $9,796,996 |
Camden Education Fund Inc Camden, NJ | $14,065,801 | $15,006,441 |