Nonprofit · EIN 34-1396825
YOUTH CHALLENGE
Tax-exempt · WESTLAKE, OH 44145
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,863,664 | $1,370,295 | $493,369 | $4,759,222 | $62,835 | $4,696,387 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,345,711 | $1,370,950 | -$25,239 | $4,553,908 | $74,978 | $4,478,930 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,263,405
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $494,871
- Net rental income
- $68,412
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $401,480
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$14,854
- Net income from gaming
- $52,606
- Other revenue
- $105,388
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $201,543
- Other salaries and wages
- $554,771
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $932,756
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $14,000
- Occupancy
- $23,198
- Travel
- $48,351
- Depreciation
- $136,403
- Program services (functional)
- $969,206
- Management and general (functional)
- $88,122
- Fundraising (functional)
- $312,967
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,553,908
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,759,222
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $62,835
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,696,387
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,009,126
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,425,395
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $270,992
- Gross receipts
- $2,687,404
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 373
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Garr | Chief Executive Officer Key employee | 40 | $95,862 | $24,567 |
| Kenneth Kasler | Chief of Operations and Program Oversight Key employee | 40 | $94,520 | $17,877 |
| Krista Allison | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia A DelMonico | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Furmanek | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura A Gold JD | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt A Jacobs | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Allen J Kitchen | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew R Lay | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dante A Marinucci | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason G Pence | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna L Prease | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Segura | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine M Serevitch | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin F Tinus | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juliet Zakel MD | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Greer T Gibbons | President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Mark J Dvoroznak | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Andrew T Johnson | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Meghdeep Mukherjee | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Aubrey M Christ | At Large Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Judson P Cummins | At Large Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Ryan T Winkler | At Large Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Charles Koch | Asst Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Garr | Chief Executive Officer Key employee | 40 | $91,862 | $37,340 |
| Kenneth Kasler | Chief of Operations and Program Oversight Key employee | 40 | $92,734 | $21,190 |
| Krista Allison | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Patricia A DelMonico | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Douglas | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura A Gold JD | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt A Jacobs | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Allen J Kitchen | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew R Lay | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dante Marinucci | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa E Monter | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Vincent A O'Keefe PhD | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason G Pence | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Donna L Prease | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer L Scavone | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Katherine M Serevitch | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan T Winkler | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Greer T Gibbons | President Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark J Dvoroznak | Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrew T Johnson | Secretary Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Meghdeep Mukherjee | Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles A Koch | Asst Treasurer Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Aubrey M Christ | At Large Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Judson P Cummins | At Large Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina K Hardesty MD | Past President Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 800 SHARON DR, WESTLAKE, OH 44145-1511
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Christopher Garr, 800 Sharon Drive, Westlake, OH 44145
- Signed the 990
- Meghdeep Mukherjee, Treasurer
- Phone
- (440) 892-1001
- Website
- www.youthchallengesports.com
Mission
Youth Challenge brings together young people with physical disabilities and teen volunteers who inspire each other through adapted sports, recreation and social growth activities.
Program accomplishments
- Youth Challenge provided over 375 adapted sports, arts, and recreational program opportunities, serving 130 participants with physical disabilities in 6 counties in Northeast Ohio. Program activities included a multitude of recreational and organized team sports; arts, including music, drama, visual arts, and ceramics; social growth activities; and leadership sessions. Activities for alumni were also offered and included recreation and educational opportunities and an entrepreneurship program. Over 370 volunteers provided 4,312 hours of service, providing one-on-one help to participants, assistance with programs, transportation and office work. A fleet of nine lift-equipped ADA accessible vehicles provided 3,002 rides to and from programs.Expenses $969,206
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 34-1396825
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,759,222
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,687,404
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,863,664 | $1,370,295 | $4,759,222 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,345,711 | $1,370,950 | $4,553,908 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,324,260 | $1,320,091 | $4,444,127 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 34-1396825).
Questions about YOUTH CHALLENGE
- What is the EIN of YOUTH CHALLENGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YOUTH CHALLENGE is 34-1396825.
- Is YOUTH CHALLENGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to YOUTH CHALLENGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YOUTH CHALLENGE 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 YOUTH CHALLENGE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did YOUTH CHALLENGE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of YOUTH CHALLENGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Christopher Garr.
- Who are the officers and directors of YOUTH CHALLENGE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 24 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,862 (Christopher Garr, Chief Executive Officer).
- How much revenue does YOUTH CHALLENGE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,863,664, expenses of $1,370,295 and total assets of $4,759,222 at year end.
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