2026-08-19T13:16:48-05:00 2025-12-31 394946450 BOWERS ADVISORS LLC 410 EAST UPLAND ROAD ITHACA NY 14850 990 2025-01-01 160956917 CHALLENGE INDUSTRIES INC CHAL 6072728990 950 DANBY ROAD SUITE 179 ITHACA NY 14850 PHILIP YUDT BOARD CHAIR 6072728990 2026-06-30 1 DAVID E ILES P00084929 6072725550 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z PHILIP YUDT 950 DANBY ROAD SUITE 179 ITHACA NY 14850 7648261 0 X WWW.ABOUTCHALLENGE.ORG X 1968 NY VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION 4 3 164 3 1428259 1368382 174130 740931 3504046 3744247 43084 18027 1653378 1568784 5374638 6071989 0 0 0 0 2674066 2614483 0 0 0 2186040 2152860 4860106 4767343 514532 1304646 4947608 5988790 2006727 2148263 2940881 3840527 X TO PROVIDE HABILITATION, REHABILITATION, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS. 0 0 1142006 1740180 CHALLENGE'S SOCIAL ENTERPRISES PROVIDE INTEGRATED WORK SETTINGS FOR CHALLENGE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, WHERE THEY ARE ABLE TO DEVELOP MARKETABLE SKILLS AND GAIN VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE. THESE BUSINESSES ARE A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF CHALLENGE'S APPARATUS; ALLOWING US TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, OR OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. THERE ARE THREE SOCIAL ENTERPRISES CURRENTLY OPERATING AT CHALLENGE, INCLUDING SHREDDING AND CONTRACT PRODUCTION (PRE-VOCATIONAL) AND CONTRACT STAFFING. 1038836 1296425 SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES TO MAINTAIN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT AT COMPETITIVE WAGES WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS INCLUDING WORK IN CHALLENGE BUSINESSES. CHALLENGE ASSISTED WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE FUNDING FROM OPWDD (SE) AND OMH (OISE, ACE AND TEP); AND SED (ACCESS-VR); AND DSS. 399775 707642 PRE-VOCATIONAL SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING BUT REQUIRE EXTENSIVE PREPARATION AND SUPPORT TO WORK AND BE PART OF THEIR COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNPAID WORK EXPERIENCE WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS, TIME LIMITED UNPAID WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR SKILL BUILDING, VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION THROUGH JOB TRY-OUTS AND JOB SHADOWING, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE FUNDING FROM OPWDD. 75288 27 JOB SERVICES 75288 27 2655905 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 164 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NY X THE ORGANIZATION 6072728990 950 DANBY RD SUITE 179 ITHACA NY 14850 ALLEN CONNELY PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00 X X 284551 0 0 MARI HOWARD MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 PHILLIP PJ YUDT BOARD CHAIR 3.00 X X 0 0 0 CAROL CARR MEMBER 3.00 X 0 0 0 284551 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 50 740881 740931 EVS SERVICE & CONTRACT REVENUE 900099 1740180 1740180 SE SERVICE & CONTRACT REVENUE 624310 1296425 1296425 FUNDING REVENUE 900099 707642 707642 3744247 21939 21939 140498 0 140498 140498 140498 3912 -3912 -3912 -3912 0 50 0 0 3000619 1572360 1428259 1428259 MISC REVENUE - ADMIN 900099 27 27 27 6071989 3744274 1428259 158525 X 284551 258791 25760 1847767 1680493 167274 45849 40483 5366 275114 242917 32197 161202 142336 18866 80898 80898 454818 25424 429394 11764 6420 5344 82471 65584 16887 119075 86499 32576 17352 1148 16204 80707 22864 57843 58175 54053 4122 ASPIRE OPERATING EXPENS 773071 773071 TAXES 381729 381729 EQUIPMENT/VEHICLE/TRANS 63085 14736 48349 STAFF DEVELOPMENT 15682 12253 3429 14033 1904 12129 4767343 2655905 2111438 0 2286211 2135654 129844 130169 209801 631590 133220 145623 28113 61391 1879644 364102 1396379 1515542 57471 53366 706569 1315455 4947608 5988790 389685 338518 11665 499153 589147 1106224 1220598 2006727 2148263 X 2940881 3435527 405000 2940881 3840527 4947608 5988790 X 1304646 -405000 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1295557 1458903 110484 174130 740931 3780005 1295557 1458903 110484 174130 740931 3780005 3780005 281556 65199 141167 183813 158525 830260 2297 1636 162 780 27 4902 4615167 15722353 0.81900 0.84180 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1601092 156341 1444751 145861 101375 44486 132691 106386 26305 1515542 INVESTMENTS 21097 OPERATING LEASE RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET 1290378 DUE FROM MOZAIC 80 SECURITY DEPOSIT 3900 1315455 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 1112660 OTHER ACCRUED EXPENSES 24921 NYS INCOME TAX PAYABLE 3108 CURRENT PORTION OF LONG-TERM DEBT 27867 SALES TAX PAYABLE 32874 TIPS PAYABLE 5757 ACCRUED PAYROLL 13411 1220598 7644349 1572360 1572360 6071989 0 6071989 6339703 1572360 1572360 4767343 0 4767343 PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD 1,572,360. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD 1,572,360. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: TAXES SCHEDULE D, PART XII LINE 2D OTHER AMOUNTS (LINE 2D) REVENUE/EXPENSES RELATE TO THE COST OF GOODS SOLD THAT FOR TAX PURPOSES ARE LISTED AGAINST SALES. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ALLEN CONNELY PRESIDENT AND CEO 284551 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 284551 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 3 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EVALUATES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 TRANSMITTED IN PDF FORMAT ELECTRONICALLY VIA EMAIL TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR REVIEW AND QUESTIONS PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD REVIEWS THE POLICY ON A YEARLY BASIS AND OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO SIGN DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A PRESIDENT AND CEO COMPENSATION IS ADMINISTERED BY THE BOARD OF THE AGENCY PROVIDING EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO CHALLENGE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. WRITTEN REQUEST CAN BE MAILED OR DELIVERED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF CHALLENGE INDUSTRIES AT 950 DANBY ROAD, SUITE 179 ITHACA, NEW YORK 14850. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACTUAL/CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 25,424. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 429,394. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 454,818. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E MISC EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 688. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,719. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 10,407. PROGRAM SUPPLIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,216. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,410. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,626. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: ASPIRE -405,000. FORM 990, PART XXI, LINE 2C THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE ITS SELECTION OR OVERSIGHT PROCESS.