Nonprofit · EIN 46-2272522
CHAMPION-NOW
Tax-exempt · DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $60,360 | $36,655 | $23,705 | $130,950 | – | $130,950 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $83,281 | $44,518 | $38,763 | $107,243 | – | $107,243 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $58,301
- Investment income
- $2,059
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other expenses
- $36,655
- Program services (functional)
- $25,816
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $107,245
- Total assets, end of year
- $130,950
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $130,950
- Cash, savings and investments
- $124,954
- Gross receipts
- $60,360
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROY SWEATMAN | TREASURER | 0.5 | $0 |
| GRADY COPE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | $0 |
| PAUL WAHNISH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | $0 |
| JERRY REX | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | $0 |
| CARRIE KURCZYNSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| TERRY IVERSON | FOUNDER/EXEC | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROY SWEATMAN | TREASURER | 0.5 | $0 |
| GRADY COPE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | $0 |
| PAUL WAHNISH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.15 | $0 |
| JERRY REX | BOARD MEMBER | 0.25 | $0 |
| CARRIE KURCZYNSKI | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | $0 |
| TERRY IVERSON | FOUNDER/EXEC | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 441 N 3RD AVE, DES PLAINES, IL 60016-1160
- In care of
- % TERRY IVERSON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 441 N THIRD AVE, DES PLAINES IL 60016
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- TERRY IVERSON, 441 N THIRD AVE, DES PLAINES IL 60016
- Signed the 990-EZ
- TERRY IVERSON, FOUNDER/EXEC DIR.
- Phone
- (847) 812-8238
- Website
- CHAMPIONNOW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- THE DOLINS GROUP LTD
Mission
THE MISSION IS TO CHANGE PERCEPTIONS IN OUR CULTURE IN THE USA ON CAREERS IN MANUFACTURING AND INTRODUCE CONCEPTS TO YOUNG PEOPLE TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO FOLLOW AN EDUCATIONAL PATH FOR MANUFACTURING EMPLOYMENT.
Program accomplishments
- PROVIDED RESOURCES SUCH AS OFFERING 2 BOOKS WRITTEN BY OUR FOUNDER TERRY M. IVERSON, OVER 22 EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE PAGE, 75 PODCAST INTERVIEWS ON OUR WEBSITE, AND CAMP CHAMP EVENTS. CAMP CHAMP PROVIDES AN INTRODUCTION TO MANUFACTURING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BEING THEIR MENTORS.Expenses $25,816
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-2272522
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $130,950
- Income (IRS master file)
- $60,360
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $60,360 | $36,655 | $130,950 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $83,281 | $44,518 | $107,243 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: TERRY IVERSON | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: TERRY IVERSON | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: TERRY IVERSON | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: TERRY IVERSON | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: TERRY IVERSON | December 31, 2018 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-2272522).
Questions about CHAMPION-NOW
- What is the EIN of CHAMPION-NOW?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHAMPION-NOW is 46-2272522.
- Is CHAMPION-NOW tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to CHAMPION-NOW tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHAMPION-NOW 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 CHAMPION-NOW 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 CHAMPION-NOW last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHAMPION-NOW?
- The 990-N for 2023 names TERRY IVERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHAMPION-NOW?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHAMPION-NOW have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $60,360, expenses of $36,655 and total assets of $130,950 at year end.
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