Civic Intelligence

Beyond the Challenge

EIN 27-3517120 • 501(c)3 • Independence, OH

Profile

Beyond the challege provides support, advocacy, education, and resources to people with disabilities and/or their families to help them get beyond their challenges. Our mission is to advocate for people with special needs to ensure they have opportunities, experiences, and education to reach their highest potential and become fully-integrated members of society; and to provide support and resources to their families.

6611 Elmwood AvenueIndependence, OH 44131

www.beyondthechallenge.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

71st percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

60th percentile

7.7%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$89,400

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 47.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

63rd percentile

5.2%

Faster asset growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

63rd percentile

9.1%

Faster revenue growth than 63% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$86,232

Up $4,301 (+5.2%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$2,123

Down $10,191 (-83%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$84,109

Up $14,492 (+21%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$188,478

Up $15,756 (+9.1%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$173,986

Up $9,038 (+5.5%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$14,492

Up $6,718 (+86%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$100K$50K$0Assets 2021: $28,226Liabilities 2021: $4,265Net Assets 2021: $23,9612021Assets 2022: $84,378Liabilities 2022: $22,535Net Assets 2022: $61,8432022Assets 2023: $81,931Liabilities 2023: $12,314Net Assets 2023: $69,6172023Assets 2024: $86,232Liabilities 2024: $2,123Net Assets 2024: $84,1092024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$86,232
Liabilities$2,123
Net Assets$84,109

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2021: $36,771Expenses 2021: $22,713Net Income 2021: $14,0582021Revenue 2022: $158,250Expenses 2022: $120,368Net Income 2022: $37,8822022Revenue 2023: $172,722Expenses 2023: $164,948Net Income 2023: $7,7742023Revenue 2024: $188,478Expenses 2024: $173,986Net Income 2024: $14,4922024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$188,478
Expenses$173,986
Net Income$14,492

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 4, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$188,478
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Beyond the challege provides support, advocacy, education, and resources to people with disabilities and/or their families to help them get beyond their challenges. Our mission is to advocate for people with special needs to ensure they have opportunities, experiences, and education to reach their highest potential and become fully-integrated members of society; and to provide support and resources to their families.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
PROVIDING A SAFE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR ADULTS TO SPEND THEIR DAY. THEY ARE ENGAGED LEANRING MANY INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, WHILE LEARNING ABOUT HEALTHY EATING, EXERCISE, AND ART.$0$124,202
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
LINDA TARROCEOFT$89,400-$89,400
MORGAN TARROTreasurer/Vice Chair-$2,318-$2,318
CHARLES SCHMIDPresident/ChairPT$0--
CALLA SCHMIDVice President/Chair-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Beyond the Challenge
EIN
27-3517120
Phone
2162698304
Address
6611 ELMWOOD AVENUE, INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131

Signing Officer

Name
Linda Tarro
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2162698304
Signed
2025-11-04
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Card Palmer Sibbison & Co
Address
4545 HINCKLEY PARKWAY, CLEVELAND, OH 44109-6009
Preparer
Katelyn M Digiantonio CPA
Phone
2166216100
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 14

Description: depreciation. Amount: 6,254. Description: other expenses. Amount: 4,800. Total to form 990-ez, line 14: 11,054.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: meeting expense. Amount: 4,239. Description: office expense and equipment. Amount: 2,598. Description: payroll tax. Amount: 15,087. Description: program service expenses. Amount: 21,886. Description: travel and conferences. Amount: 6,603. Description: workers comp. Amount: 353. Description: dues and subscriptions. Amount: 101. Description: insurance expense. Amount: 622. Description: website. Amount: 204. Description: donations. Amount: 367. Description: business licenses and fees. Amount: 815. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 52,875.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 24 - Other Assets

Description: security deposit. Beg. Of year amount: 350. End of year amount: 350. Description: other depreciable assets. Beg. Of year amount: 15,115. End of year amount: 8,861.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: credit card payable. Beg. Of year amount: 2,226. End of year amount: 2,123. Description: auto loan. Beg. Of year amount: 10,088. End of year amount: 0.

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