Nonprofit · EIN 39-1658019
CHALLENGE CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · SUPERIOR, WI 54880
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $5,428,117 | $5,328,023 | $100,094 | $1,835,659 | $1,226,274 | $609,385 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,298,684 | $5,397,982 | -$99,298 | $1,840,989 | $1,331,698 | $509,291 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,212,428 | $5,564,058 | -$351,630 | $1,820,923 | $1,212,334 | $608,589 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,125,650
- of which government grants
- $5,118,945
- Program service revenue
- $275,982
- Investment income
- $87
- Net rental income
- $12,000
- Other revenue
- $26,398
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $175,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,211,317
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,889,445
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $346,892
- Travel
- $6,207
- Depreciation
- $123,360
- Program services (functional)
- $4,503,245
- Management and general (functional)
- $824,778
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,840,989
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,835,659
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,226,274
- Net assets, end of year
- $609,385
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $662,205
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $609,385
- Gross receipts
- $5,428,117
- Employees
- 168
- Volunteers
- 5
- Year formed
- 1983
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Len Campbell | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Diamon | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Starzecki | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Frog Prell | Board Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Stenberg | Board Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Darwin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Len Campbell | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Starzecki | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Diamon | Board Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Stenberg | Board Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Darwin | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Len Campbell | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dan Diamon | Secretary/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mitchell Routh | Board Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Amy Starzecki | Board Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Stenberg | Board Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 39 N 25TH STREET EAST, SUPERIOR, WI 54880-5246
- In care of
- % ATTN ALAN
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Alan Rock, Challenge Center Inc, 1416 Cumming Ave, Superior, WI 54880
- Signed the 990
- Clint Thursby, CFO
- Phone
- (715) 394-2771
- Website
- www.challenge-center.org
Mission
To provide services that support people facing challenges to living and working in the community. Catholic Charities Bureau Affiliates are organized to maintain, operate and conduct; directly or indirectly; as well as to assist and coordinate activities and Social Services in accordance with the charitable Works and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. Works are carried out in accordance with Catholic Social teachings.
Program accomplishments
- The Residential Services Program at the Challenge Center is designed to provide each person with the level of support needed to enjoy safe and successful community living. A total of 8 residences, with private rooms for all residents served, are located in neighborhoods throughout the city of Superior, WI. Each residence is designed to provide a level of care that meets the needs of the individuals in the home. Six of the homes are Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF's) providing for intensive and/or continuous support needs. The program also oversees two Adult Family Homes and one apartment home. A total of 20,075 days of support were provided in 2025. Staff encourages and assists residents to greater community involvement providing support and transportation when needed for individuals to take part in a wide variety of community activities. The Residential Services Program also provides for Independent Living Skills supports and Supported Home Care services to individuals residing in their own homes or with family members. In 2025 these 1:1 support service were provided to 12 individuals living in Superior/Douglas County.Expenses $2,491,988 · revenue $3,260,502
- Enterprises were specifically created to support individuals with hands-on work opportunities at a pace and expectation level to meet the individual's current capabilities. This program allows individuals a safe environment in which to test community workplace readiness and interest in either a prevocational sheltered workplace or in the community. These vocational services include job development and preparedness, job shadowing and coaching, task analysis, transportation supports, career profile services and transition to long term employment. Our Community Employment Program provided support for 9 individuals in 7 different community businesses in 2025. Of the 9 individuals served, 2 were new to the program in 2025. Within Bay Produce and Marathon Enterprises 26 participants pursued their individual prevocational goals toward future employment while earning $98,753.37 in wages in 2025. Bay Produce consists of 1.5 acres of greenhouse space, producing several different types of tomatoes, herbs, lettuce, cucumbers and flowers. Marathon Enterprises operates a fulltime confidential shredding service with the ability to take on long or short-term work on a contractual basis with local businesses.Expenses $1,123,569 · revenue $1,108,453
- The Adult Day Program provides a wide variety of learning and recreational opportunities to people with varied capabilities. Adult Day Programs offer scheduling choices for activities both community wide and facility based within four program areas. The Life Enrichment Program schedules community opportunities that generally appeal to older participants. This program utilizes many local resources such as restaurants, museums, parks and other points of interest. The Life Enrichment Program served 18 individuals in 2025 providing 23,088 hours of service. The Life Skills Program adds volunteering opportunities, caring for a local park and a variety of other community organizations. The schedule also includes regular recreational activities, emphasizing physical activities such as local trail systems, swimming, bowling, and other seasonal activities. Life Skills served 30 individuals in 2025 providing 26,863 hours of service. The Sensory Program is focused on helping individuals with severe to profound physical challenges to maintain their activities of daily living. The Sensory Program served 14 individuals in 2025 providing 17,472 hours of service. It is common for individuals to spend a portion of each week in different programs to pursue personal interests.Expenses $887,688 · revenue $1,059,163
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 | 990 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
- 39-1658019
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Exempt since
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P820)
- Group exemption
- 0928: UNITED STATES CATHOLIC CONFERENCE
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,835,659
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,428,117
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $5,428,117 | $5,328,023 | $1,835,659 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,298,684 | $5,397,982 | $1,840,989 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,212,428 | $5,564,058 | $1,820,923 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,265,102 | $5,739,097 | $1,969,126 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 39-1658019).
Questions about CHALLENGE CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of CHALLENGE CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHALLENGE CENTER INC is 39-1658019.
- Is CHALLENGE CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1946.
- Which annual return does CHALLENGE 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 CHALLENGE 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 CHALLENGE 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 CHALLENGE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Alan Rock.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHALLENGE CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHALLENGE CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,428,117, expenses of $5,328,023 and total assets of $1,835,659 at year end.
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