2025-06-09T14:39:33-05:00 2024-09-30 481195228 KELLER & OWENS LLC 10955 LOWELL AVE STE 800 OVERLAND PARK KS 66210 990 2023-10-01 431353323 ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE USA ADUL 4175812181 5250 N TOWNE CENTER DRIVE OZARK MO 65721 GARY BLACKARD PRESIDENT 4175812181 2025-05-28 1 0 RHONDA L CARLSON CPA P00297658 9133383500 2025-05-27 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z GARY BLACKARD 5250 N TOWNE CENTER DRIVE OZARK MO 65721 3574707 0 X TEENCHALLENGEUSA.ORG X 1984 MO FREEING ALL PEOPLE FROM LIFE-CONTROLLING PROBLEMS THROUGH THE POWER OF JESUS CHRIST. 18 17 21 67 7197 0 1879889 1793921 629526 890576 41971 42385 348433 375856 2899819 3102738 129720 145873 0 0 1188637 1000739 0 0 351418 1964010 1476428 3282367 2623040 -382548 479698 2618739 3158906 248806 120398 2369933 3038508 X ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE EXISTS TO EVANGELIZE AND DISCIPLE TEENS AND ADULTS, TRAPPED IN ADDICTION, THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. AS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL, RESIDENTIAL, LONG TERM RESTORATION MINISTRY IN THE WORLD, ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE CONTINUES TO BUILD ON ITS 60+ YEAR MINISTRY BY SERVING THOSE IN NEED REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, OR ETHNICITY. THE NATIONAL OFFICE EXISTS TO PROVIDE STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP WHILE FUNCTIONING AS A VISIONARY RESOURCE AGENCY FOR ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE CENTERS IN THE USA. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE CENTERS ACCOMPLISH THEIR MISSION OR RECOVERY SERVICES, EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP FOR PEOPLE WITH LIFE CONTROLLING PROBLEMS. 0 0 868542 145873 529955 LEARNING DEPARTMENT: ATC NATIONAL CONFERENCE HELD IN JUNE WITH 518 IN ATTENDANCE. HOSTED FORGE EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM ONLINE HYBRID TRAINING WITH 11 STUDENTS. HOSTED 6 ATC BRIDGE WEBINARS. PROVIDED 16,145 ONLINE TRAINING HOURS TO 2,834 UNIQUE LEARNERS THROUGH ATC BRIDGE LMS SYSTEM. ONLINE TRAINING COURSES PUBLISHED FOR ATC STAFF: IGNITE LEADERSHIP JOURNEY; UPDATED FORGE LEADERSHIP JOURNEY; NAVIGATING FINANCES GOD'S WAY; IGNITE RELATIONAL EVANGELISM; PRINT CURRICULUM DEVELOPED FOR ATC STUDENTS; SPANISH TRANSLATION OF INTIMACY WITH PURPOSE (16 BOOKS) & FINDING NEW STRENGTH: ENGAGING IN HEALTHY LEADERSHIP. 370636 322086 ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT: PROMOTION OF THE MINISTRY OF ATC BY UTILIZING MEDIA OUTLETS FOR AIRTIME AND PRINTED MAGAZINE ADS FOR CURRICULUM. GAVE AWAY $60,000 IN STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND $186,000 IN GRANTS TO CENTERS. BLOG POSTS AND EMAILS COVERING TOPICS AND EVENTS AND INTERVIEWS ON THE DRUG EPIDEMIC ALONG WITH PSA'S FOR RADIO STATIONS TO EXTEND OUR REACH. REACHING PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS: NATIONAL WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND TWITTER. ATTENDED MOMENTUM, GENERAL COUNSEL, AACC, AND CITYGATE, FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE TO BRING AWARENESS AND VISIBILITY OF ATC NATIONALLY. 289760 485126 MINISTRY INTELLIGENCE: IMPLEMENTED SAMHSA PROJECT FG00815: ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE USA- ADDICTION RECOVERY 2.0, TRANSFORMING LIVES WITH TECHNOLOGY IN 93 CENTERS THAT SERVE APPROXIMATELY 5,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY. THERE WERE 5,852,523 SURVEYS ADMINISTERED THROUGH THE PROGRAM TO GUIDE STAFF IN CURRICULUM AND BEHAVIORAL MODIFICATION RECOMMENDATIONS TO STUDENTS. (2) ADDITIONALLY, THE DEPARTMENT COMPLETED COLLABORATIVE WORK WITH TWO NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND A R1 UNIVERSITY TO DEVELOP 7 MAIN DOMAINS FOR MEASUREMENT TOWARD "EVIDENCE-BASED OUTCOMES FROM THE FAITH-BASED PERSPECTIVE." THESE DOMAINS GUIDE THE MEASUREMENT OF FAITH-BASED ADDICTION RECOVERY STUDENT OUTCOMES. 275565 194917 ACCREDITATION: CONDUCTED 81 ON-SITE ACCREDITATION REVIEWS BETWEEN OCTOBER 2022 AND SEPTEMBER 2023 WITH A GOAL OF 75 CENTERS PER YEAR. 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MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THERE ARE NO SUCH POSITIONS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, AND, ACCORDINGLY, NO LIABILITY HAS BEEN ACCRUED. 1 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM 0 0 GRANTS FUNDS FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY FOR ADDICTIONS 23000 NORTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTS TO RECIPIENTS IN REGION FUNDS FOR CHRISTIAN MINISTRY FOR ADDICTIONS 8433 0 0 0 0 0 0 31433 0 31433 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM ASSIST OVERSEAS GLOBAL TEEN CHALLENGE CENTER IN THE REGION. 23000 WIRE 0 NORTH AMERICA ASSIST ADULT AND TEEN CHALLENGE CENTER IN THE REGION 8433 CASH DISBURSEMENT 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: THE PRESIDENT RECOMMENDS THE AWARDED GRANTS, AND THE ORGANIZATION'S VOTING BOARD MEMBERS APPROVES GRANTS AWARDED. FORM 990, SCHEDULE F, PART IV, #1 THE TRANSFERS REFERENCED IN THIS QUESTION RELATE TO THE GRANTS LISTED IN PART II OF SCHEDULE F. FORM 926 IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THESE TRANSACTIONS. 1 GREATER SAN FRANCISCO TEEN CHALLENGE 1464 VALENCIA STREET SAN FRANCISCO CA 94110 770119359 15000 0 SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS IN PROGRAM ATC OF HOT SPRINGS AR 1679 N HWY HOT SPRINGS AR 71909 710420376 7500 0 SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENT IN PROGRAM SANDHILLS ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE PO BOX 1701 SOUTHERN PINES NC 28388 831832406 10000 0 SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENT IN PROGRAM BEAUTY FOR ASHES ATC PO BOX 5471 FREDERICKSBURG VA 22403 113642526 11250 0 SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENT IN PROGRAM HOME OF HOPE ATC PO BOX 10985 CASA GRANDE AZ 85130 860255257 11250 0 SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENT IN PROGRAM TEEN CHALLENGE OF KENTUCKY PO BOX 14192 LOUISVILLE KY 40214 311078213 7500 0 SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENT IN PROGRAM TEEN CHALLENGE OF COLORADO 180 MINISTRIES INC 7750 6025 ROAD OLATHE CO 81425 841185635 7500 0 SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENT IN PROGRAM 7 0 PART I, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT APPROVES WHICH CENTERS WILL BE GRANTED FUNDING AND ASSISTANCE. X X 1 1 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GARY BLACKARD PRESIDENT/CEO 113714 0 0 0 0 0 4635 0 35696 0 154045 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 1A A MINISTER'S HOUSING ALLOWANCE IS PROVIDED. THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SPOUSE ACCOMPANIES HIM ON BUSINESS TRIPS WHERE HER PRESENCE IS REQUIRED AS THE SPOUSE OF THE PRESIDENT OF A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION. NO OTHER SPOUSAL TRAVEL IS PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION. PART I, LINE 3 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTES TO APPROVE THE CEO COMPENSATION BASED ON COMPENSATION STUDIES. THE PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN MEETING MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B COPIES OF THE FINAL FORM 990 AND SCHEDULES ARE PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE RETURN INDIVIDUALLY AND TO CONTACT THE RETURN PREPARER, OTHER BOARD MEMBERS, OR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND ANY CONFLICTS ARE REPORTED TO THE TREASURER, WHO WILL RESOLVE OR BRING TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR RESOLUTION. ANY DIRECTOR FAILING TO COMPLY WILL BE CENSURED OR REMOVED FROM THE BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE CEO'S COMPENSATION IS RECOMMENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING EMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION STUDIES. THE BOARD USES COMPARABILITY DATA AND DOCUMENTS ITS PROCESS. THE PRESIDENT DETERMINES COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR OTHER STAFF PERSONS, AND THE BOARD VOTES TO APPROVE THE BUDGET THAT INCLUDES STAFF COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. STRONG TOWER COUNSELING LLC 5250 N TOWNE CENTER DRIVE OZARK MO 65721 COUNSELING MO -7372 0 ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE USA ASSEMBLIES OF GOD USA 1445 N BOONVILLE AVE SPRINGFIELD MO 65802 CHURCH MO 501(C)(3) LINE 1 N/A 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SCHEDULE R, PART I STRONG TOWER COUNSELING, LLC HAS BEEN DISSOLVED EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2024.