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Nonprofit · EIN 33-0248878

THERAPY CENTER INC

Also known as CHALLENGE CENTER

Tax-exempt · LA MESA, CA 91942

Financials

$1.4M$1.5M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THERAPY CENTER INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$1,370,815$1,464,131-$93,316$1,184,570$377,517$807,053
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$573,560
Program service revenue
$755,497
Investment income
$13
Other revenue
$41,745

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$136,748
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$170,865
Other salaries and wages
$394,770
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$801,092
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$7,900
Occupancy
$358,402
Travel
$33
Depreciation
$29,330
Program services (functional)
$1,138,988
Management and general (functional)
$154,060
Fundraising (functional)
$171,083

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$987,612
Total assets, end of year
$1,184,570
Total liabilities, end of year
$377,517
Net assets, end of year
$807,053
Land, buildings and equipment
$381,947
Net assets without donor restrictions
$662,240
Net assets with donor restrictions
$144,813
Gross receipts
$1,370,815
Employees
17
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1987
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TIFFANY PIQUILLOUDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$170,865
ROXANNE HON MDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
STEFANIE VIDOVICH-TORRESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
4$0
JAY NEALMEMBER EMERITUS
Trustee or director
4$0
JEFFERY MIYAMOTOPRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
YASMIN KWENTUSVICE-PRESIDENT
Officer
4$0
CONCETTA DUDLEY JD MBESECRETARY
Officer
4$0
JOHN SNYDERTREASURER
Officer
4$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5540 LAKE PARK WAY, LA MESA, CA 91942-1607
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
TIFFANY PIQUILLOUD, 5540 LAKE PARK WAY, LA MESA, CA 91942
Signed the 990
TIFFANY PIQUILLOUD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(619) 667-8644
Return prepared by
WILLIAM J HEALEY III CPA

Mission

THE CHALLENGE CENTER IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SKILLED PHYSICAL THERAPY,SPECIALIZED FITNESS AND WELNESS PROGRAMS TO REHABILITATE, RAISE THE LEVELOF INDEPENDENCE, AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS, ANDSENIORS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS.THE CENTER SERVES PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING SPINALCORD INJURY, STROKE, CEREBRAL PALSY, MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, PARKINSON'SDISEASE, RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, OR ANY DISEASE STATE THAT HAS SIGNIFICANTLYIMPACTED A PERSON'S LEVEL OF FUNCTION. THE CENTER WORKS VIGOROUSLY TOPROVIDE AFFORDABLE LONG-TERM PHYSICAL REHABILITATION TO THOSE WHO HAVESURVIVED CATASTROPHIC INJURY OR ILLNESS BY DELIVERING QUALITY CLINICALSERVICES ON AN INCOME-BASED, SLIDING FEE SCALE, OFFERING VITAL OPTIONS FORCARE. CHALLENGE CENTER: RESTORING HEALTH, PROVIDING HOPE AND TRANSFORMINGLIVES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EXTENDED PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM SERVICES: TREATS PERSONS WITHDISABILITIES AND SENIORS AFTER THEIR INSURANCE COVERAGE IS EXHAUSTED, FORTHE LENGTH OF TIME NEEDED TO FULLY MAXIMIZE FUNCTION AND PROVIDES THEMEDICAL AND EXPERT SUPPORT MEDICALLY COMPLEX/DISABLED PERSONS REQUIRE TOPARTICIPATE IN AN EFFECTIVE EXERCISE PROGRAM. OVER 97% OF PHYSICAL THERAPYCLIENTS MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS TOWARDS THEIR FUNCTIONAL GOALS. ASCLIENTS INCREASE THEIR INDEPENDENCE, FAMILY MEMBERS WHO HAVE HAD TO LEAVETHEIR JOBS TO CARE FOR LOVED-ONES HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RESUME THEIR LIVES ANDRETURN TO WORK. MOTHERS ARE ENABLED TO INDEPENDENTLY CARE FOR THEIRCHILDREN AND END COSTLY DAYCARE. ELDERLY COUPLES AND SINGLES ARE ABLE TOSTAY AND ENJOY THEIR GOLDEN YEARS IN THEIR OWN HOME.
    Expenses $398,623 · grants $65,709 · revenue $367,787
  • HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE: ASSISTED FITNESS, BALANCEAND CONDITIONING CLASSES, AQUATICS, YOGA, AND MORE FOR LIFELONG HEALTH ANDFUNCTION. DURING THE PAST YEAR, 96% OF THE CENTER'S CLIENTS REPORTEDIMPROVEMENTS IN ONE OR MORE AREAS OF FUNCTION, FITNESS LEVEL, PSYCHOLOGICALWELL-BEING, AND/OR QUALITY OF LIFE. ALSO, OVER 97 %OF BALANCE CLASSPARTICIPANTS DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE IMPROVEMENT OF THE 10 METER WALK TEST -A KEY INDICATOR OF FALL RISK AND OVERALL LEVEL OF FUNCTION. THE EFFECTS OFOUR PROGRAM DO NOT END AT OUR DOORWAY. THE POSITIVE RIPPLE EFFECTS AREFAR-REACHING AND EXTEND THE BENEFITS TO MANY MORE INDIVIDUALS IN THECOMMUNITY. THROUGH BETTER FITNESS, FUNCTION, AND WELLNESS, SENIORS ANDPERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE EMPOWERED TO SECURE THE FREEDOM TO WORK,LEARN, AND ENGAGE IN THEIR FAMILIES' COMMUNITIES.
    Expenses $740,365 · grants $71,039 · revenue $387,710

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025No data
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
33-0248878
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1988
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,184,570
Income (IRS master file)
$1,370,815

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2023$988,347$851,451$825,647IRS
990December 2022$918,880$882,294$672,717IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about THERAPY CENTER INC

What is the EIN of THERAPY CENTER INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THERAPY CENTER INC is 33-0248878.
Is THERAPY CENTER INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1988.
Are donations to THERAPY CENTER INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THERAPY CENTER INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THERAPY CENTER INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THERAPY CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of THERAPY CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names TIFFANY PIQUILLOUD.
Who are the officers and directors of THERAPY CENTER INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $170,865 (TIFFANY PIQUILLOUD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does THERAPY CENTER INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,370,815, expenses of $1,464,131 and total assets of $1,184,570 at year end.

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