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Nonprofit · EIN 51-0250681

CHALLENGE DISCOVERY PROJECTS INC

Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, VA 23223

Financials

$1M$1.1M2023$1.2M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHALLENGE DISCOVERY PROJECTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,187,394$1,143,099$44,295$511,553$37,930$473,623
June 30, 2024990$1,001,555$1,072,263-$70,708$585,453$156,125$429,328
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,198,253
of which government grants
$698,367
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
-$10,859
Other revenue
-$10,859

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$728,066
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$779,904
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$33,575
Occupancy
$5,400
Travel
$28,463
Depreciation
$7,196
Program services (functional)
$903,579
Management and general (functional)
$239,520

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$585,453
Total assets, end of year
$511,553
Total liabilities, end of year
$37,930
Net assets, end of year
$473,623
Land, buildings and equipment
$124,634
Net assets without donor restrictions
$364,478
Net assets with donor restrictions
$109,145
Gross receipts
$1,214,378
Employees
16
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1980
State of legal domicile
VA

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CYNDY WELDON-LASSITER ED DEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$136,688
JASMONN COLEMANPRESIDENT/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DAVID HARRISVP/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANNA GALUSHA AQUINODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLES AQUINODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TRAVIS BOWERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DANNY CORKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MAYNARD GRIZZARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN HAMMDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN NICCOLUCCIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LYNN ELLEN QUEENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ALLY RUSSELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TONY RYLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DANIEL R STEMBRIDGEED OF ADMIN
Officer
40$105,729
DENNIS L HAWLEYED FOR CLINI
Officer
40$73,750
CYNDY WELDON-LASSITER ED DEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$16,875
DAN NICCOLUCCIPRESIDENT/TR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MAYNARD GRIZZARDVP/SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ANNA AQUINODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLES AQUINODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TRAVIS BOWERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JASMONN COLEMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DANNY CORKERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID HARRISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ALLY RUSSELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
TONY RYLANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LYNN ELLEN QUEENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2405 JEFFERSON AVE, RICHMOND, VA 23223-7223
In care of
% CYNDY WELDON-LASSITER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CYNDY WELDON-LASSITER ED D
Signed the 990
CYNDY WELDON-LASSITER ED D, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(804) 643-0002
Return prepared by
HARRIS HARDY & JOHNSTONE PC

Mission

TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE, SPECIALIZED SERVICES THROUGH QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY, IN AREAS OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AND HEARING IMPAIRMENT.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE CLINIC A GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED PROGRAM FOR YOUTH, ADOLESCENTS, YOUNG ADULTS AND FAMILIES.
    Expenses $787,163
  • DEAF COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICE PROGRAM A GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED PROGRAM PROVIDING OUTPATIENT COUNSELING TO EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED AND HEARING IMPAIRED PATIENTS.
    Expenses $116,416

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
51-0250681
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
1980
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$511,553
Income (IRS master file)
$1,214,378

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,187,394$1,143,099$511,553XML
990June 2024$1,001,555$1,072,263$585,453XML
990June 2023$895,276$1,036,802$759,067IRS
990June 2022$1,163,514$923,623$659,592IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 51-0250681).

Questions about CHALLENGE DISCOVERY PROJECTS INC

What is the EIN of CHALLENGE DISCOVERY PROJECTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHALLENGE DISCOVERY PROJECTS INC is 51-0250681.
Is CHALLENGE DISCOVERY PROJECTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
Are donations to CHALLENGE DISCOVERY PROJECTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHALLENGE DISCOVERY PROJECTS 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 DISCOVERY PROJECTS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHALLENGE DISCOVERY PROJECTS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHALLENGE DISCOVERY PROJECTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CYNDY WELDON-LASSITER ED D.
Who are the officers and directors of CHALLENGE DISCOVERY PROJECTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $136,688 (CYNDY WELDON-LASSITER ED D, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does CHALLENGE DISCOVERY PROJECTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,187,394, expenses of $1,143,099 and total assets of $511,553 at year end.

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