Liabilities / Assets
92nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 76-0192067
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
92nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
78th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
18th percentile
Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
92nd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 6.1% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
6th percentile
Faster asset growth than 6% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
83rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Down$4,683,408
Down $952,375 (-17%) from 2022
Net Assets
Down$436,706
Down $760,323 (-64%) from 2022
Liabilities
Down$4,246,702
Down $192,052 (-4.3%) from 2022
Revenue
Up$6,343,261
Up $1,912,052 (+43%) from 2022
Expenses
Up$7,211,588
Up $1,954,636 (+37%) from 2022
Net Income
Down-$868,327
Down $42,584 (-5.2%) from 2022
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 | |||
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $456,152 | $605,974 | ▲ $149,822 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $1,138,138 | $471,771 | ▼ $666,367 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $156,010 | $175,080 | ▲ $19,070 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $118,746 | $161,914 | ▲ $43,168 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $305,605 | $108,211 | ▼ $197,394 |
| Accounts Receivable | $156,928 | $92,301 | ▼ $64,627 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $40,849 | $77,063 | ▲ $36,214 |
| Total Assets | $5,635,783 | $4,683,408 | ▼ $952,375 |
| Other Assets Total | $3,263,355 | $2,991,094 | ▼ $272,261 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $3,354,774 | $3,235,821 | ▼ $118,953 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $450,407 | $468,548 | ▲ $18,141 |
| Deferred Revenue | $473,503 | $467,579 | ▼ $5,924 |
| Unsecured Notes Loans Payable | $160,070 | $74,754 | ▼ $85,316 |
| Total Liabilities | $4,438,754 | $4,246,702 | ▼ $192,052 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets With Donor Restrictions | $552,754 | $624,891 | ▲ $72,137 |
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $644,275 | $-188,185 | ▼ $832,460 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $1,197,029 | $436,706 | ▼ $760,323 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $5,635,783 | $4,683,408 | ▼ $952,375 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $161,914 | $21,385 | $183,299 |
| Other Assets Org | $29,982 | - | - |
| Period | Beginning | Contrib. | Gain/Loss | Other Uses | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $383,528 | $42,851 | ▲ $84,323 | - | $510,702 |
| 2022 | $385,907 | $64,741 | ▼ $67,120 | - | $383,528 |
| 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 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Lance Bush | President & CEO | FT | $324,593 | $60,477 | $385,070 |
| Lisa Vernal | VP, Communications & CTR Relations | FT | $138,244 | $12,362 | $150,606 |
| Valerie Fitton-Kane | VP, Dev, Partnerships & Strategy | FT | $130,615 | $11,555 | $142,170 |
| Michael Cruz | Director, Education Technology | FT | $120,221 | $8,112 | $128,333 |
| William Seilnacht | Senior Director, Network Support | FT | $115,407 | $3,564 | $118,971 |
| Jason Getz | Director, Community Relations | FT | $106,340 | $6,443 | $112,783 |
| Mr Steven Goldberg | Treasurer & CFO | PT | $94,525 | - | $94,525 |
| Ms Chelsea Rosasco | Secretary & EA to President | FT | $68,553 | $4,346 | $72,899 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Mr Josh Izenberg | Chair |
| Dr June Scobee Rodgers | Founding Chair |
| Mr Warren M Boley Jr | Immediate Past Chair |
| Dr Charles Resnik | Vice Chair |
| Dr Leslee Gilbert | Director |
| Mr Darryl Britt | Director |
| Mr Mike Reeser | Director |
| Mr Robert Curbeam | Director |
| Mr Ron Bush | Director |
| Ms Diane Flynn | Director |
| Ms Dorothy Metcalf-Lindenburger | Director |
| Ms Michelynn Woodard | Director |
| Ms Robyn Kravit | Director |
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXPLUS Inc | New Ctr Fabricator/ Installation | 44156 Mercure Circle, Sterling, VA 20166 | $2,150,702 |
| Grant Charles Swertfeger | Software Developer | 5903 Hunt Valley Dr, Spring Hill, TN 37174 | $177,475 |
| Keyrus USA Inc | Data Developer | 252 West 37th Street Suite 1400E, New York, NY 10018 | $153,412 |
| Brightline Interactive LLC | Software Developer | 113 S Columbus Street Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314 | $110,000 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $4,295,130 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $2,916,458 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $726,058 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for Services Other | $3,130,199 | $75,869 | $57,225 | $3,263,293 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $965,077 | $570,905 | $250,090 | $1,786,072 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $298,532 | $176,601 | $77,361 | $552,494 |
| Occupancy | - | $347,486 | - | $347,486 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $174,108 | $96,469 | $53,835 | $324,412 |
| Travel | $199,725 | $32,511 | $9,043 | $241,279 |
| Office Expenses | $122,028 | $48,538 | $12,647 | $183,213 |
| Payroll Taxes | $86,430 | $47,919 | $26,683 | $161,032 |
| Information Technology | $53,414 | $24,418 | $15,841 | $93,673 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $49,532 | $26,977 | $15,939 | $92,448 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $32,968 | $23,928 | $8,945 | $65,841 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | $21,385 | - | $21,385 |
| Insurance | $2,449 | $15,956 | - | $18,405 |
| Advertising | $18,092 | - | - | $18,092 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $16,095 | - | $16,095 |
| Interest | - | $6,672 | - | $6,672 |
| Other Expenses | $861,433 | $-1,051,332 | $189,899 | $0 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $5,996,786 | $488,744 | $726,058 | $7,211,588 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $7,330,287 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $7,211,588 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $7,211,588 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $118,699 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements | $0 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lease liabilities - operating leases | $3,235,821 |
“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 2,407,482. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,407,482. Contractors, consultants and other professional fees: Program service expenses 722,717. Management and general expenses 75,869. Fundraising expenses 57,225. Total expenses 855,811.”
“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/PersonNm | 17 | Valerie Fitton-Kane |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 18 | Jason Getz |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 19 | William Seilnacht |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 20 | Lisa Vernal |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 4 | 362220 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 11 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 12 | 0 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 15 | 94525 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 16 | 120221 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 17 | 130615 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 18 | 106340 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 19 | 115407 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 20 | 140693 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 12 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 13 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 14 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 15 | 0 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | President & CEO |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 8 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 9 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 10 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 11 | Director |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 12 | Director |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 14 | Secretary & EA to President |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 15 | Treasurer & CFO |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 16 | Director, Education Technology |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 17 | VP, Dev, Partnerships & Strategy |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 18 | Director, Community Relations |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 19 | Senior Director, Network Support |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 20 | VP, Communications & Ctr Relations |
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| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 1986 |
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| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | 1 |
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| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 24418 |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 53414 |
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| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 2449 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 18405 |
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| IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 605974 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt | 0 | 51 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 118746 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 161914 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt | 0 | 183299 |
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| IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | Engage students in dynamic, hands-on exploration and discovery opportunities that strengthen knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), inspire them to pursue careers in these fields, and enable them to practice important skills. |
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| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 436706 |
| IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 122028 |
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| IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 96469 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 174108 |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | Bad debt |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 1 | OH/indirect allocation |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 1 | 189899 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 8347 |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 861433 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 19696 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 3354774 |
| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 3235821 |
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| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 570905 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 965077 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1786072 |
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| IRS990/OwnWebsiteInd | 0 | X |
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| IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 26683 |
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| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 86430 |
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| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 26977 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 49532 |
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| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 77063 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | Steven Goldberg |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 611710 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 1 | 611710 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | Learning Centers |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 1 | Conference |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 1 | 7650 |
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| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 1 | 7650 |
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| IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 1878531 |
| IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 6337 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 2636709 |
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