Liabilities / Assets
34th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 34% of similar nonprofits.
Challenger School Foundation
990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 47-1405971
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.18x
Liabilities / Revenue
25th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 25% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
78th percentile
Higher net margin than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
23rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 23% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Revenue Growth
Score unavailable
No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.
Balance Sheet
Assets
$124,298,200
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Net Assets
$101,305,906
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Liabilities
$22,992,294
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
$109,829,595
No earlier filing loaded for comparison.
Expenses
$86,999,290
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Net Income
$22,830,305
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Aug 7, 2013 to Jul 31, 2014
- Signed
- Jun 12, 2015
- Return Version
- 2013v4.0
- Gross Receipts
- $116,026,358
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Challenger's educational objectives are contained in its long standing mission which is to deliver an education that: prepares children to become self-reliant, productive individuals; teaches children to think, speak, and write with clarity, precision, and independence; leads children to value their individuality and unalienable rights; and inspires children to embrace challenge and find joy and self-worth through achievement.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $29,799,758 | $33,532,286 | ▲ $3,732,528 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | $22,320,719 | $20,978,430 | ▼ $1,342,289 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $9,939,270 | $19,511,337 | ▲ $9,572,067 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $10,835,819 | $18,296,077 | ▲ $7,460,258 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $14,673,047 | $12,101,151 | ▼ $2,571,896 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $748,026 | $903,783 | ▲ $155,757 |
| Accounts Receivable | $962,900 | $87,515 | ▼ $875,385 |
| Total Assets | $104,102,919 | $124,298,200 | ▲ $20,195,281 |
| Other Assets Total | $14,823,380 | $18,887,621 | ▲ $4,064,241 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Deferred Revenue | $11,170,517 | $12,301,732 | ▲ $1,131,215 |
| Other Liabilities | $6,453,909 | $5,349,726 | ▼ $1,104,183 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $5,910,066 | $5,340,836 | ▼ $569,230 |
| Total Liabilities | $23,534,492 | $22,992,294 | ▼ $542,198 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $80,568,427 | $101,305,906 | ▲ $20,737,479 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $80,568,427 | $101,305,906 | ▲ $20,737,479 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $104,102,919 | $124,298,200 | ▲ $20,195,281 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasehold Improvements | $19,732,101 | $15,626,575 | $35,358,676 |
| Equipment | $2,364,286 | $7,019,432 | $9,383,718 |
| Buildings | $5,105,329 | $2,539,674 | $7,645,003 |
| Land | $6,114,121 | - | $6,114,121 |
| Other Land Buildings | $216,449 | $1,626,734 | $1,843,183 |
| Other Assets Org | $761,636 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh Gourgeon | President | FT | $209,317 | $68,408 | $273,350 |
| Matthew Cooper | VP & Secreta | FT | $253,875 | $1 | $253,876 |
| Matthew Cooper | VP & Secretary | - | $190,625 | $69,001 | $253,876 |
| Fred Healey | Director | FT | $163,440 | $71,659 | $225,440 |
| Dave Mounteer | Exec Region | FT | $160,167 | $12,117 | $172,284 |
| Dave Mounteer | Exec Region Director | - | $140,167 | $20,033 | $172,284 |
| Richard Bobowski | Director | FT | $153,027 | $20,454 | $170,791 |
| Lois Huang | Director Product | FT | $153,790 | $5,303 | $159,093 |
| Lois Huang | Director Product Integrit | - | $150,040 | $9,505 | $159,093 |
| Derek Baker | Former Presi | FT | $143,103 | $10,842 | $153,945 |
| Derek Baker | Former President | - | $139,653 | $3,450 | $153,945 |
| Tatiana Harper | Asst Director Ope | FT | $133,238 | $33 | $133,271 |
| Melanie Taplin | Region Direc | FT | $115,836 | $7,160 | $122,996 |
| Ryan Baker | Director | FT | $110,964 | $8,802 | $119,766 |
| Deepali Deshmukh | Headmaster | FT | $112,146 | $5,598 | $117,744 |
| Dave Walton | Director | FT | $113,841 | $3,336 | $117,177 |
| Joshua Rippon | Systems Anal | FT | $105,268 | $6,979 | $112,247 |
| Layne Young | Treasurer | FT | $103,893 | $6,979 | $110,872 |
| Aaron Schiffner | Headmaster | FT | $100,464 | $9,211 | $109,675 |
| Kayleen Wilson | Director | FT | $95,397 | $6,522 | $101,919 |
Highest Paid Contractors
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jurassic Janitorial | Janitorial | - | $397,947 |
| R&n Cleaning | Janitorial | - | $172,022 |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $3,017,204
- Program Service Revenue
- $105,395,197
- Investment Income
- $1,404,484
- Other Revenue
- $12,710
- All Other Contributions
- $3,017,204
- Change in Net Assets
- $22,830,305
Noncash Contribution Practices
- Property subject to holding requirements
- No
- Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
- No
- Third parties used for noncash contributions
- No
Noncash Contributions
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Publicly Traded | 1 | $1,780,754 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 1 | $1,780,754 | - |
Audited Revenue Reconciliation
- Revenue per Audited Statements
- $109,178,175
- Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
- $651,420
- Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
- $815,496
- Other Revenue Adjustments
- $651,420
- Total Revenue per Audited Statements
- $109,993,671
- Total Revenue per Form 990
- $109,829,595
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $51,415,601 |
| Other Expenses | $34,932,269 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $651,420 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $45,559,518 | $3,257,089 | - | $48,816,607 |
| Occupancy | $23,528,037 | $677,611 | - | $24,205,648 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $2,665,181 | $298,946 | - | $2,964,127 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $421,088 | $1,427,442 | - | $1,848,530 |
| Advertising | $1,403,029 | - | - | $1,403,029 |
| All Other Expenses | $558,383 | $185,518 | - | $743,901 |
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | $651,420 | - | - | $651,420 |
| Office Expenses | $501,713 | $25,768 | - | $527,481 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $341,881 | $34,831 | - | $376,712 |
| Payroll Taxes | $339,194 | $34,558 | - | $373,752 |
| Insurance | $276,446 | $87,024 | - | $363,470 |
| Other Expenses | $320,975 | $92,485 | - | $320,975 |
| Information Technology | $40,451 | $219,678 | - | $260,129 |
| Travel | $2,459 | $89,711 | - | $92,170 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $15,971 | $3,587 | - | $19,558 |
| Fees for Services Legal | $8,983 | $2,017 | - | $11,000 |
| Fees for Services Other | $6,293 | $1,413 | - | $7,706 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $80,464,385 | $6,534,905 | $0 | $86,999,290 |
Audited Expense Reconciliation
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $89,133,009 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $86,999,290 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $86,347,870 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $2,785,139 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $651,420 |
| Other Expense Adjustments | $651,420 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Interested-Person Transactions
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Family-board | Uniform Supplier | No | $190,070 |
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Deferred Rent Payable | $5,349,726 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- Yes
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 2
“Ryan baker kayleen wilson director director siblings derek baker ryan baker & kayleen wilson sys analyst directors siblings”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B
“The completed form 990 was circulated for review and comment by the full board of directors.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C
“The conflicts of interest policy is circulated to and discussed among the entire board of directors. Each director signs an annual acknowledgement statement confirming that he/she has received, reviewed, understood, and committed to comply with the policy.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A
“Compensation for the ceo is subject to compensation and conflict of interest requirements and procedures established in challenger's bylaws. Compensation must be approved by officers and the board of directors after considering: performance and productivity; prevailing rates for the comparable position in comparable organizations; prevailing economic conditions; total compensation and benefits; and the hard cap specified in the bylaws.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B
“Compensation of officers, directors, and key employees is subject to specific compensation and conflict of interest requirements and procedures established in challenger's bylaws. Under the bylaws, overall employee compensation must be approved by officers and the board of directors after considering: recommendations of managers and supervisors; employee position, qualification, performance, and productivity; prevailing rates for comparable positions in comparable organizations; prevailing economic conditions; total compensation and benefits; and a hard cap established in the bylaws.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19
“Challenger school foundation's organizational documents (including articles of organization, bylaws, conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements) are available for inspection at challenger's corporate offices upon request. Likewise, copies of the organizational documents are available upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- EIN
- 47-1405971
- Phone
- 8015692700
Signing Officer
- Name
- Matt Cooper
- Title
- Vice President
- Phone
- 8015692700
- Signed
- 2015-06-12
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Hugh Gourgeon President
- Formed
- 1969
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 7
- Independent Board Members
- 0
- Employees
- 1,310
Preparer
- Preparer
- Daniel P Rinehart
- Phone
- 8013282011
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
“Challenger's educational objectives are contained in its long standing mission which is to deliver an education that: prepares children to become self-reliant, productive individuals; teaches children to think, speak, and write with clarity, precision, and independence; leads children to value their individuality and unalienable rights; and inspires children to embrace challenge and find joy and self-worth through achievement.”
Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D
“Challenger is committed to providing its students with a superior education. The organization currently has 23 schools throughout california, utah, idaho, nevada, and texas. Each location provides an excellent learning environment which includes daily meals and snacks. Many challenger locations offer an enrichment program for students who need to stay before or after regular school hours. This program offers various extracurricular classes such as soccer and other outdoor activities, music, dance, specialized art, chess, robotics, and foreign language.”
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
“Receipts reported on final 1120 974,745 scholarships reported in revenues -651,420 deferred income taxes written off -1,933,577 expenses reported on final 1120 -851,562 scholarships reported in revenues 651,420”
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
“Net income reported on final 1120 123,183”
Financial Statement Notes
Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 2D
“Receipts reported on final 1120 974,745”
Schedule D, Page 4, Part XI, Line 4B
“Scholarships reported in revenues 651,420”
Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 2D
“Deferred income taxes written off 1,933,577 expenses reported on final 1120 851,562”
Schedule D, Page 4, Part XII, Line 4B
“Scholarships reported in revenues 651,420”
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| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 18296077 |
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Displayed year
2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $124,298,200
- Liabilities
- $22,992,294
- Net assets
- $101,305,906
- Revenue
- $109,829,595
- Expenses
- $86,999,290
- Net income
- $22,830,305