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Challenger Learning Center of Arizona

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 86-0851830

Jul 01, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 • Filed on May 25, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.AZCHALLENGER.ORG

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17835 N 44th StreetPhoenix, AZ 85032

(623) 322-2001

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.18x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

66th percentile

0.16x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

97th percentile

84%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

51st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 51% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

99th percentile

1484%

Faster asset growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

99th percentile

550%

Faster revenue growth than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Up

$502,157

Up $470,446 (+1484%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$409,299

Up $485,556 (+637%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$92,858

Down $15,110 (-14%) from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue66th percentileNet Margin97th percentile

Revenue

Up

$576,587

Up $487,835 (+550%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$91,031

Down $24,695 (-21%) from 2019

Net Income

Up

$485,556

Up $512,530 (+1900%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth99th percentile

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

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MAssets 2011: $4,539,313Liabilities 2011: $5,006,015Net Assets 2011: -$466,7022011Assets 2012: $4,255,503Liabilities 2012: $5,155,525Net Assets 2012: -$900,0222012Assets 2013: $4,294,964Liabilities 2013: $4,644,180Net Assets 2013: -$349,2162013Assets 2014: $3,964,854Liabilities 2014: $4,721,175Net Assets 2014: -$756,3212014Assets 2015: $3,786,038Liabilities 2015: $4,848,826Net Assets 2015: -$1,062,7872015Assets 2016: $3,669,238Liabilities 2016: $5,015,516Net Assets 2016: -$1,346,2782016Assets 2017: $93,723Liabilities 2017: $148,716Net Assets 2017: -$54,9932017Assets 2018: $78,682Liabilities 2018: $127,965Net Assets 2018: -$49,2832018Assets 2019: $31,711Liabilities 2019: $107,968Net Assets 2019: -$76,2572019Assets 2020: $502,157Liabilities 2020: $92,858Net Assets 2020: $409,2992020Assets 2021: $352,735Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $352,7352021Assets 2022: $1,110,786Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $1,110,7862022Assets 2023: $750,017Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $750,0172023Assets 2024: $489,439Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $489,4392024

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$502,157
Liabilities$92,858
Net Assets$409,299
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth99th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2011: $792,127Expenses 2011: $1,094,125Net Income 2011: -$301,9982011Revenue 2012: $723,753Expenses 2012: $1,157,073Net Income 2012: -$433,3202012Revenue 2013: $992,542Expenses 2013: $1,014,327Net Income 2013: -$21,7852013Revenue 2014: $597,452Expenses 2014: $924,566Net Income 2014: -$327,1142014Revenue 2015: $677,795Expenses 2015: $964,283Net Income 2015: -$286,4882015Revenue 2016: $508,578Expenses 2016: $792,767Net Income 2016: -$284,1892016Revenue 2017: $1,909,559Expenses 2017: $618,274Net Income 2017: $1,291,2852017Revenue 2018: $457,250Expenses 2018: $451,540Net Income 2018: $5,7102018Revenue 2019: $88,752Expenses 2019: $115,726Net Income 2019: -$26,9742019Revenue 2020: $576,587Expenses 2020: $91,031Net Income 2020: $485,5562020Revenue 2021: $240,528Expenses 2021: $297,092Net Income 2021: -$56,5642021Revenue 2022: $1,128,868Expenses 2022: $370,817Net Income 2022: $758,0512022Revenue 2023: $370,091Expenses 2023: $730,860Net Income 2023: -$360,7692023Revenue 2024: $216,532Expenses 2024: $477,110Net Income 2024: -$260,5782024

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$576,587
Expenses$91,031
Net Income$485,556
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020
Signed
May 25, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$581,115
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To inspire, excite and to educate people of all ages about the mysteries and wonders of space and the universe in which we live. Challenger space center uses simulated space missions, space-age technology and artifact exhibit, and hands-on experiments to immerse children and adults in stem education.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$6,416$260,806▲ $254,390
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,000$183,094▲ $181,094
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$46$35,008▲ $34,962
Inventories for Sale or Use$3,714$3,714→ $0
Accounts Receivable$865$865→ $0
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$31,711$502,157▲ $470,446
Other Assets Total$18,670$18,670→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$107,968$92,858▼ $15,110
Total Liabilities$107,968$92,858▼ $15,110
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-76,257$409,299▲ $485,556
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$-76,257$409,299▲ $485,556
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$31,711$502,157▲ $470,446

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,000$1,629,571$1,630,571
Other Land Buildings$182,094$147,824$329,918
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay51st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Eddie GraciaDirector
Jaime CasapDirector
Jason YokumDirector
Jeffrey GoldbergDirector
Leigh DowDirector
Rick KettnerDirector
Robert RasmussenDirector
Beverly SwaymanExecutive Director
Cyndi ToshSecretary, Dire
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$574,267
Program Service Revenue
$6,840
Investment Income
$8
Other Revenue
$-4,528
All Other Contributions
$574,267
Change in Net Assets
$485,556
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$75,060
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$15,971
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$39,738--$39,738
Other Salaries and Wages$15,971--$15,971
Insurance$8,409--$8,409
All Other Expenses$3,700$662-$4,362
Other Expenses$2,740$2,477-$2,740
Fees for Services Other$673$176-$849
Travel$616--$616
Total Functional Expenses$85,849$5,182$0$91,031
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
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“The return is reviewed by the board chairperson, executive committee and executive director.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Board members review and sign a conflict of interest disclosure form each year. When discussing and voting on items where conflicts arise, board members with conflicts excuse themselves from the board meeting, abstaining from voting and discussion.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“Compensation is researched by the organization, compared to salaries at similar institutions in the area, and agreed upon by the executive committee for the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon written request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Challenger Space Center
EIN
86-0851830
Phone
6233222001
Address
17835 N 44TH STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85032

Signing Officer

Name
Beverly Swayman
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2021-05-25
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Robert Rasmussen
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Az
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
13
Volunteers
15

Preparer

Firm
Tull Forsberg & Olson PLC
Address
5225 N Central Ave Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Preparer
Lynn C Olson
Phone
6022775447
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Part III, Line 4: Description of organization'S collections and how it furthers its purpose.

“The organization's collection includes space memorabilia, a metorite, art, books, models and photographs and furthers its purpose by providing multigenerational visitors with the opportunity to see and experience these space-related items while on a tour or in one of the challenger's educational programs.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION'S COLLECTION INCLUDES SPACE MEMORABILIA, A METORITE, ART, BOOKS, MODELS AND PHOTOGRAPHS AND FURTHERS ITS PURPOSE BY PROVIDING MULTIGENERATIONAL VISITORS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE AND EXPERIENCE THESE SPACE-RELATED ITEMS WHILE ON A TOUR OR IN ONE OF THE CHALLENGER'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM EACH YEAR. WHEN DISCUSSING AND VOTING ON ITEMS WHERE CONFLICTS ARISE, BOARD MEMBERS WITH CONFLICTS EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE BOARD MEETING, ABSTAINING FROM VOTING AND DISCUSSION.
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$502,157
Liabilities
$92,858
Net assets
$409,299
Revenue
$576,587
Expenses
$91,031
Net income
$485,556
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.00$0.49$0.22$0.48$0.26
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.75$0.00$0.75$0.37$0.73$0.36
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.00$1.11$1.13$0.37$0.76
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.35$0.24$0.30$0.06
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.50$0.09$0.41$0.58$0.09$0.49
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.11$0.08$0.09$0.12$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.08$0.13$0.05$0.46$0.45$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.15$0.05$1.91$0.62$1.29
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.67$5.02$1.35$0.51$0.79$0.28
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.79$4.85$1.06$0.68$0.96$0.29
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.96$4.72$0.76$0.60$0.92$0.33
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.29$4.64$0.35$0.99$1.01$0.02
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.26$5.16$0.90$0.72$1.16$0.43
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$4.54$5.01$0.47$0.79$1.09$0.30