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Nonprofit · EIN 83-1349329

CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA

Tax-exempt · PHOENIX, AZ 85012

Financials

$939K$645K2022$1.1M$658K2023$1.1M$779K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$1,095,582$778,647$316,935$5,196,802$14,247$5,182,555
May 31, 2024990$1,110,470$657,994$452,476$4,836,370$31,992$4,804,378
May 31, 2023990$939,239$645,479$293,760$4,393,342$41,464$4,351,878
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,007,509
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$88,073
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,810
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$310,597
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$362,288
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,653
Travel
$4,111
Program services (functional)
$722,241
Management and general (functional)
$34,156
Fundraising (functional)
$22,250

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,836,370
Total assets, end of year
$5,196,802
Total liabilities, end of year
$14,247
Net assets, end of year
$5,182,555
Publicly traded securities
$2,039,072
Gross receipts
$1,875,490
Employees
6
Volunteers
60
Year formed
2018
State of legal domicile
AZ

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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN BIRKELBACHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GENE MYERSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIN VERNERISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARY ELLEN DALTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KARI DAVISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LATRICE LEE MCINERNEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK LIVINGSTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALAN SMILEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN VALORE-CAPLANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN BIRKELBACHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GENE MYERSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIN VERNERISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARY ELLEN DALTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KARI DAVISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LATRICE LEE MCINERNEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK LIVINGSTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALAN SMILEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN VALORE-CAPLANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MIKE BROWNTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
JOHN BIRKELBACHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GENE MYERSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ERIN VERNERISSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARY ELLEN DALTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KARI DAVISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LATRICE LEEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK LIVINGSTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ALAN SMILEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
BEN VALORE-CAPLANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6300 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85012-1109
In care of
% ARTHUR D MCFALL
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
GENE MYERS, 6300 N CENTRAL AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85012
Signed the 990
GENE MYERS, PRESIDENT
Phone
(602) 699-5829
Return prepared by
RILEY & CO PC

Mission

THE CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT, BRIDGING THE GAP TO AN EXTRAORDINARY EDUCATION AND LIFELONG SUCCESS.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • TUTORING, MENTORING AND ADVISING:THE CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA MATCHES STUDENTS WITH A VOLUNTEER MENTOR WHO PARTNERS WITH THE FAMILY AND THE STAFF TO PROVIDE ON-GOING SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT AND MEANINGFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES. THE MENTOR IS A PROFESSIONAL IN OUR COMMUNITY WHO IS TRAINED TO SERVE AS A ROLE MODEL AND TEAM MEMBER IN THE SCHOLARS' EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY. TUTORING IS OFFERED AND ACCESSED AS NEEDED AT EVERY LEVEL OF THE SCHOLARS' EXPERIENCE, FROM 6TH GRADE THROUGH COLLEGE, INCLUDING ACT/SAT PREP. ALL OF THESE SUPPORTS ARE MANAGED BY A CHALLENGE ADVISOR ON STAFF WHO HELPS STUDENTS OVERCOME OBSTACLES IN THEIR PERSONAL AND ACADEMIC LIVES. ADVISORS ATTEND TEACHER CONFERENCES, OBTAIN COMPUTERS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS AND COUNSEL THEM THROUGHOUT THE COLLEGE AND FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCESS.
    Expenses $722,241

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
83-1349329
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
2018
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B82)
Assets (IRS master file)
$5,196,802
Income (IRS master file)
$1,875,490

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$1,095,582$778,647$5,196,802XML
990May 2024$1,110,470$657,994$4,836,370XML
990May 2023$939,239$645,479$4,393,342XML
990May 2022$3,464,686$444,975$4,077,717IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––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 83-1349329).

Questions about CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA

What is the EIN of CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA is 83-1349329.
Is CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA 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 FOUNDATION ARIZONA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names GENE MYERS.
Who are the officers and directors of CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does CHALLENGE FOUNDATION ARIZONA have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,095,582, expenses of $778,647 and total assets of $5,196,802 at year end.

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