Liabilities / Assets
14th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 14% of similar nonprofits.
EIN 83-1349329 • 501(c)3 • Phoenix, AZ
Profile
Challenge foundation arizona was founded to help economically disadvantaged children attain college readiness & graduation through educational opportunities & holistic support from grades five through twelve, followed by continued support during the college years.
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Liabilities / Assets
14th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 14% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
16th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 16% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
80th percentile
Higher net margin than 80% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
61st percentile
Faster asset growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
52nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$5,196,802
Up $360,432 (+7.5%) from 2024
Liabilities
Down$14,247
Down $17,745 (-55%) from 2024
Net Assets
Up$5,182,555
Up $378,177 (+7.9%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$1,095,582
Down $14,888 (-1.3%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$778,647
Up $120,653 (+18%) from 2024
Net Income
Down$316,935
Down $135,541 (-30%) from 2024
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
The challenge foundation arizona was founded to help economically disadvantaged children attain college readiness and graduation through educational opportunities and holistic support from grades six through twelve, followed by continued support during the college years.
To help economically disadvantaged children attain college readiness.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds | $4,804,378 | $5,182,555 | ▲ $378,177 |
| Investments Program Related | $2,806,840 | $2,433,880 | ▼ $372,960 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $1,742,528 | $2,039,072 | ▲ $296,544 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $287,002 | $723,850 | ▲ $436,848 |
| Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Total Assets | $4,836,370 | $5,196,802 | ▲ $360,432 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $12,639 | $11,955 | ▼ $684 |
| Other Liabilities | $19,353 | $2,292 | ▼ $17,061 |
| Total Liabilities | $31,992 | $14,247 | ▼ $17,745 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $4,804,378 | $5,182,555 | ▲ $378,177 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $4,836,370 | $5,196,802 | ▲ $360,432 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Program Related Org | $2,433,880 | - | - |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Gene Myers | President |
| Alan Smiley | Board Member |
| Ben Valore-caplan | Board Member |
| Erin Verneris | Board Member |
| John Birkelbach | Board Member |
| Kari Davis | Board Member |
| Latrice Lee Mcinerney | Board Member |
| Mark Livingston | Board Member |
| Mary Ellen Dalton | Board Member |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Securities Publicly Traded | 2 | $150,382 | Fair Market Value (FMV) |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 2 | $150,382 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $416,359 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $362,288 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $22,250 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $310,597 | - | - | $310,597 |
| Fees for Services Management | $24,996 | - | - | $24,996 |
| Payroll Taxes | $23,774 | - | - | $23,774 |
| Other Expenses | $62,609 | - | $22,250 | $22,250 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $19,589 | - | - | $19,589 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $15,653 | - | $15,653 |
| Office Expenses | - | $8,837 | - | $8,837 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | $8,328 | - | - | $8,328 |
| All Other Expenses | $7,825 | - | - | $7,825 |
| Insurance | - | $7,707 | - | $7,707 |
| Information Technology | $6,107 | - | - | $6,107 |
| Travel | $2,152 | $1,959 | - | $4,111 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $892 | - | - | $892 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $722,241 | $34,156 | $22,250 | $778,647 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Interested Party | Relationship | Description | Shared Revenue | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Shared Board Officers and Expenses | AT MAY 31, 2025 CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA OWED $ 182 TO THE CHALLENGE FOUNDATION IN COLORADO. | No | $182 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Retirement Plan Payable | $2,107 |
| Due to Challenge Co | $185 |
“A copy of form 990 is provided to the governing board members to review prior to filing the return.”
“The executive director's salary is reviewed and approved by the executive board.”
“The board of directors determines whether the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public.”
“The board of directors determines whether the governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available to the public.”
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | TUTORING, MENTORING AND ADVISING:THE CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA MATCHES STUDENTS WITH A VOLUNTEER MENTOR WHO PARTNERS WITH THE FAMILY AND THE STAFF TO PROVIDE ON-GOING SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT AND MEANINGFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THE MENTOR IS A PROFESSIONAL IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO IS TRAINED TO SERVE AS A ROLE MODEL AND TEAM MEMBER IN THE SCHOLARS' EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY. TUTORING IS OFFERED AND ACCESSED AS NEEDED AT EVERY LEVEL OF THE SCHOLARS' EXPERIENCE, FROM 6TH GRADE THROUGH COLLEGE, INCLUDING ACT/SAT PREP. ALL OF THESE SUPPORTS ARE MANAGED BY A CHALLENGE ADVISOR ON STAFF WHO HELPS STUDENTS OVERCOME OBSTACLES IN THEIR PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC LIVES. ADVISORS ATTEND TEACHER CONFERENCES, OBTAIN COMPUTERS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND COUNSEL THEM THROUGHOUT THE COLLEGE AND FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS. |
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