Civic Intelligence

Challenger Center for Space Science Education

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 76-0192067

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Jun 29, 2023

750 First Street NE Ste 1050Washington, DC 20002-8161

(202) 827-1580

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

89th percentile

0.79x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

84th percentile

1.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

14th percentile

-19%

Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$330,764

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.5% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

86th percentile

36%

Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

11th percentile

-37%

Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Assets

Up

$5,635,783

Up $1,491,607 (+36%) from 2021

Net Assets

Down

$1,197,029

Down $921,352 (-43%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$4,438,754

Up $2,412,959 (+119%) from 2021

Revenue

Down

$4,431,209

Down $2,646,449 (-37%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$5,256,952

Down $66,455 (-1.2%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

-$825,743

Down $2,579,994 (-147%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2010: $1,007,970Liabilities 2010: $2,495,780Net Assets 2010: -$1,487,8102010Assets 2011: $1,020,553Liabilities 2011: $1,782,821Net Assets 2011: -$762,2682011Assets 2012: $1,930,597Liabilities 2012: $1,804,031Net Assets 2012: $126,5662012Assets 2013: $1,977,714Liabilities 2013: $2,016,950Net Assets 2013: -$39,2362013Assets 2014: $2,343,664Liabilities 2014: $2,080,341Net Assets 2014: $263,3232014Assets 2015: $2,173,793Liabilities 2015: $1,678,330Net Assets 2015: $495,4632015Assets 2016: $1,848,979Liabilities 2016: $1,173,043Net Assets 2016: $675,9362016Assets 2017: $1,542,858Liabilities 2017: $1,089,874Net Assets 2017: $452,9842017Assets 2018: $1,410,088Liabilities 2018: $984,102Net Assets 2018: $425,9862018Assets 2019: $3,182,367Liabilities 2019: $2,568,175Net Assets 2019: $614,1922019Assets 2020: $1,743,141Liabilities 2020: $1,451,015Net Assets 2020: $292,1262020Assets 2021: $4,144,176Liabilities 2021: $2,025,795Net Assets 2021: $2,118,3812021Assets 2022: $5,635,783Liabilities 2022: $4,438,754Net Assets 2022: $1,197,0292022Assets 2023: $4,683,408Liabilities 2023: $4,246,702Net Assets 2023: $436,7062023Assets 2024: $4,982,523Liabilities 2024: $4,516,404Net Assets 2024: $466,1192024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$5,635,783
Liabilities$4,438,754
Net Assets$1,197,029

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $3,007,7382010Expenses 2011: $3,018,1022011Expenses 2012: $2,681,7462012Revenue 2013: $2,553,494Expenses 2013: $2,721,205Net Income 2013: -$167,7112013Revenue 2014: $4,324,704Expenses 2014: $4,023,326Net Income 2014: $301,3782014Revenue 2015: $4,101,918Expenses 2015: $4,173,696Net Income 2015: -$71,7782015Revenue 2016: $4,110,725Expenses 2016: $3,865,679Net Income 2016: $245,0462016Revenue 2017: $3,970,667Expenses 2017: $4,129,143Net Income 2017: -$158,4762017Revenue 2018: $3,545,954Expenses 2018: $3,504,625Net Income 2018: $41,3292018Revenue 2019: $4,777,303Expenses 2019: $4,538,109Net Income 2019: $239,1942019Revenue 2020: $3,613,434Expenses 2020: $3,913,220Net Income 2020: -$299,7862020Revenue 2021: $7,077,658Expenses 2021: $5,323,407Net Income 2021: $1,754,2512021Revenue 2022: $4,431,209Expenses 2022: $5,256,952Net Income 2022: -$825,7432022Revenue 2023: $6,343,261Expenses 2023: $7,211,588Net Income 2023: -$868,3272023Revenue 2024: $6,582,332Expenses 2024: $6,646,164Net Income 2024: -$63,8322024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$4,431,209
Expenses$5,256,952
Net Income-$825,743
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Jun 29, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$4,431,209
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Engage students and teachers in dynamic, hands-on exploration and discovery opportunities that strengthen knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and inspire students to pursue careers in these fields.

Challenger Center engages students in science, technology, engineering and math education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,198,224$1,138,138▼ $60,086
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$460,529$456,152▼ $4,377
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,188,526$305,605▼ $1,882,921
Accounts Receivable$253,141$156,928▼ $96,213
Pledges and Grants Receivable$2,579$156,010▲ $153,431
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$118,746▲ $118,746
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$19,286$40,849▲ $21,563
Total Assets$4,144,176$5,635,783▲ $1,491,607
Other Assets Total$21,891$3,263,355▲ $3,241,464
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$23,492$3,354,774▲ $3,331,282
Deferred Revenue$852,435$473,503▼ $378,932
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$909,037$450,407▼ $458,630
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$240,831$160,070▼ $80,761
Total Liabilities$2,025,795$4,438,754▲ $2,412,959
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,587,374$644,275▼ $943,099
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$531,007$552,754▲ $21,747
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,118,381$1,197,029▼ $921,352
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$4,144,176$5,635,783▲ $1,491,607

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$118,746-$118,746
Other Assets Org$29,982--

Endowment Activity

PeriodBeginningContrib.Gain/LossOther UsesEnd
2022$385,907$64,742▼ $67,120-$383,529
2021$185,887$134,220▲ $65,800-$385,907
2020$150,322$8,724▲ $26,841-$185,887
2019$2,100$139,011▲ $9,211-$150,322
2018$0$2,100→ $0-$2,100
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dr Lance BushPresident & CEOFT$284,296$46,468$330,764
Lisa VernalVP Communications & Center RelationsFT$129,624$11,238$140,862
Valerie Fitton-KaneVP, Dev., Partnerships and StrategyFT$118,619$8,408$127,027
Michael CruzDirector, Education TechnologyFT$107,324$7,310$114,634
William SeilnachtSenior Director, Network SupportFT$109,273$3,373$112,646
Mr Steven GoldbergTreasurerPT$89,302-$89,302
Ms Chelsea RosascoSecretaryFT$53,251$1,788$55,039

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
EXPLUS IncFabrication/installation of new Center44156 Mercure Circle, Sterling, VA 20166$1,575,525
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,878,531
Program Service Revenue
$2,546,341
Investment Income
$6,337
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$464,267
Change in Net Assets
$-825,743

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Securities Publicly Traded3$71,722Fair market value
Total Noncash Contributions3$71,722-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,431,209
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$50,024
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$4,481,233
Total Revenue per Form 990
$4,431,209
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,636,709
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,620,243
Total Fundraising Expense$491,760
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$929,868$508,466$183,964$1,622,298
Fees for Services Other$1,393,542$150,632$43,639$1,587,813
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$272,320$148,908$53,877$475,105
Other Employee Benefits$182,790$81,781$41,363$305,934
Travel$230,150$30,898$10,636$271,684
Office Expenses$169,845$71,326$9,896$251,067
Occupancy-$227,868-$227,868
Payroll Taxes$83,341$37,318$18,850$139,509
Information Technology$38,024$31,269$9,586$78,879
Pension Plan Contributions$46,720$19,785$10,892$77,397
Conferences and Meetings$9,875$14,585$7,688$32,148
Fees for Services Accounting-$15,684-$15,684
Insurance-$14,588-$14,588
Interest-$11,227-$11,227
Fees for Services Legal$3,500--$3,500
Other Expenses$815,144$-916,513$101,369$0
Total Functional Expenses$4,175,119$590,073$491,760$5,256,952

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$5,402,585
Expenses per Audited Statements$5,256,952
Total Expenses per Form 990$5,256,952
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$145,633
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease liabilities - operating leases$3,354,774
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Part V, Lines 2A & B, Part VII, Part IX Compensation & Benefits Reporting:

Challenger Center for Space Science Education has a professional employer organization (PEO) arrangement with Insperity.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

The draft 990 is provided to all board members prior to filing the return.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

Each director signs a Conflict of Interest form annually. The Conflict of Interest forms are reviewed by the Board Chair and President. Any disclosed or discovered conflict is discussed among Board members while the interested person is absent. If necessary, the interested person may be asked to resign from board service.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

Compensation of the President and other key employees is set by the Board of Directors, who use comparability data from similar organizations.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

The governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available upon request. The Annual Report and Public Disclosure Copy of the Form 990 are posted to the organization's website.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Challenger Center for Space Science
EIN
76-0192067
Phone
2028271580
Address
750 First Street NE Ste 1050, Washington, DC 20002-8161
Doing Business As
Challenger Center

Signing Officer

Name
Lance Bush
Title
President & CEO
Phone
2028271580
Signed
2023-06-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Lance Bush
Formed
1986
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
14
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
24
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Rogers & Company PLLC
Address
8300 Boone Boulevard Suite 600, Vienna, VA 22182
Preparer
Lori A Collingsworth
Phone
7038930300
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, line 11G

Installations: Program service expenses 1,029,192. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,029,192. Contractors, consultants and other professional fees: Program service expenses 364,350. Management and general expenses 150,632. Fundraising expenses 43,639. Total expenses 558,621.

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C:

Challenger Center's Audit Finance Committee is responsible for oversight of the audit, including selection of the independent accountant. The process is consistent with previous years.

Financial Statement Notes

Part V, Line 4:

Challenger Center's endowment funds include the Challenger Center Legacy Fund and the Sir Arthur C. Clarke Award for Innovation in Education Fund. The Challenger Center Legacy Fund was established in 2019 and earnings on this fund will be used to further the development and delivery of education programs. The Sir Arthur C. Clarke Award for Innovation in Education Fund was established in 2018 and earnings on this fund will be used to fund Sir Arthur C. Clarke Award for Innovation in Education.

Part X, Line 2:

Management has evaluated the Challenger Center's tax positions, and concluded that the Challenger Center's financial statements do not include any uncertain tax positions.

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Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.98$4.52$0.47$6.58$6.65$0.06
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.68$4.25$0.44$6.34$7.21$0.87
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.64$4.44$1.20$4.43$5.26$0.83
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.14$2.03$2.12$7.08$5.32$1.75
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.74$1.45$0.29$3.61$3.91$0.30
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.18$2.57$0.61$4.78$4.54$0.24
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.41$0.98$0.43$3.55$3.50$0.04
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.54$1.09$0.45$3.97$4.13$0.16
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.85$1.17$0.68$4.11$3.87$0.25
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.17$1.68$0.50$4.10$4.17$0.07
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.34$2.08$0.26$4.32$4.02$0.30
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$2.02$0.04$2.55$2.72$0.17
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.93$1.80$0.13$2.68
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.02$1.78$0.76$3.02
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.01$2.50$1.49$3.01