Liabilities / Assets
89th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 76-0192067
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
89th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
84th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 84% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
14th percentile
Higher net margin than 14% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
90th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 7.5% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
86th percentile
Faster asset growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
11th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.
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
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.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $118,746 | - | $118,746 |
| Other Assets Org | $29,982 | - | - |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Lance Bush | President & CEO | FT | $284,296 | $46,468 | $330,764 |
| Lisa Vernal | VP Communications & Center Relations | FT | $129,624 | $11,238 | $140,862 |
| Valerie Fitton-Kane | VP, Dev., Partnerships and Strategy | FT | $118,619 | $8,408 | $127,027 |
| Michael Cruz | Director, Education Technology | FT | $107,324 | $7,310 | $114,634 |
| William Seilnacht | Senior Director, Network Support | FT | $109,273 | $3,373 | $112,646 |
| Mr Steven Goldberg | Treasurer | PT | $89,302 | - | $89,302 |
| Ms Chelsea Rosasco | Secretary | FT | $53,251 | $1,788 | $55,039 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mr Warren M Boley Jr | Chair |
| Dr June Scobee Rodgers | Founding Chair |
| Mr Robert Curbeam | Immediate Past Chair |
| Dr Charles Resnik | Vice Chair |
| Dr Leslee Gilbert | Director |
| Mr Darryl Britt | Director |
| Mr Josh Izenberg | Director |
| Mr Mike Reeser | Director |
| Mr Ron Bush | Director |
| Ms Diane Flynn | Director |
| Ms Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger | Director |
| Ms Gwen Griffin | Director |
| Ms Michelynn Woodard | Director |
| Ms Robyn Kravit | Director |
| Ms Virginia A Barnes | Director |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPLUS Inc | Fabrication/installation of new Center | 44156 Mercure Circle, Sterling, VA 20166 | $1,575,525 |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Publicly Traded | 3 | $71,722 | Fair market value |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 3 | $71,722 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lease liabilities - operating leases | $3,354,774 |
“Challenger Center for Space Science Education has a professional employer organization (PEO) arrangement with Insperity.”
“The draft 990 is provided to all board members prior to filing the return.”
“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.”
“Compensation of the President and other key employees is set by the Board of Directors, who use comparability data from similar organizations.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | Educational programming: Challenger Center offers interactive, hands-on, simulation-based experiences that allow students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Students work in teams and practice critical-thinking and problem-solving skills as they navigate through simulated STEM-themed missions. Aligned with national education standards and informed by real scientific data, our programs at Challenger Learning Centers and in classrooms excite, inspire, and prepare students to become lifelong STEM learners and pursue STEM careers. |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 8 | Director |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 13 | Director |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 17 | Treasurer |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 18 | Director, Education Technology |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 19 | VP, Dev., Partnerships and Strategy |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 20 | Senior Director, Network Support |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 21 | VP Communications & Center Relations |
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| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 40849 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | Lance Bush |
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| IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt | 0 | 3539807 |
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.