EIN 47-1405971

Challenger School Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1,670
City
State
Year formed
1969
Most recent tax filings
2023-07-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The Challenger School Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the educational objectives of Challenger School.
Total revenues
$180,543,486
2023
Total expenses
$124,588,645
2023
Total assets
$646,949,704
2023
Num. employees
1,670
2023

Program areas at Challenger School Foundation

During the 2022-2023 School year, Challenger educated approximately 3,659 students in its 3 and 4 year old preschool programs. Children graduating from Challenger's preschool programs are prepared to enter kindergarten with a head start that places them one or two years ahead of their peers.
During the 2022-2023 School year, Challenger educated approximately 959 students in its middle School grades. On the most recent Iowa assessments, Challenger's average eighth grader outscored 99 of 100 test takers at his/her grade level, with similar results for students in grades 6 and 7.
During the 2022-2023 School year, Challenger educated approximately 5,323 students in its kindergarten and elementary School programs. On the most recent Iowa assessments, Challenger's average kindergartener outscored 98 of 100 test takers at his/her grade level, with similar results for students in grades 1 through 5.
Challenger is committed to providing its students with a superior education. The organization currently has 27 schools throughout California, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, and Texas. Each location provides an excellent learning environment which includes daily meals and snacks. Many Challenger locations offer an enrichment program for students who need to stay before or after regular School hours. This program offers various extracurricular classes such as soccer and other outdoor activities, music, dance, specialized art, chess, robotics, and foreign language.

Who funds Challenger School Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Dinosaurs and RosesScholarship$5,500

Personnel at Challenger School Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Tatiana HarperDirector School O$418,439
Lynnette S HansmannDirector of Publi$195,987
Craig BuccellatoExecutive Region$194,850
G Mick SmithDirector$235,103
Collin R PayneOperation PR$197,656
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for Challenger School Foundation

RevenuesFYE 07/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Program services$171,573,921
Investment income and dividends$8,637,037
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$103,534
Net rental income$55,933
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$173,061
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$180,543,486

Form 990s for Challenger School Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-072023-12-12990View PDF
2022-072022-12-15990View PDF
2021-072021-12-11990View PDF
2020-072021-04-05990View PDF
2019-072020-06-04990View PDF
...and 5 more Form 990s

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Data update history
February 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,500 from Dinosaurs and Roses
July 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 12, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsK-12 schoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
9424 S 300 West
Sandy, UT 84070
Metro area
Salt Lake City, UT
County
Salt Lake County, UT
Website URL
challengerschool.com/ 
IRS details
EIN
47-1405971
Fiscal year end
July
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1969
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B24: Elementary School
NAICS code, primary
611110: Elementary and Secondary Schools
Parent/child status
Independent
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