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EIN 76-0192067

Challenger Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
26
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
Description
Challenger Center engages students in science, technology, engineering and math education. It offers interactive, hands-on, simulation-based experiences that allow students to explore STEM, inspiring them to pursue careers in these fields and enabling them to practice important skills. Students work in teams and practice critical-thinking and problem-solving.
Also known as...
Challenger Center for Space Science Education
Total revenues
$6,343,261
2023
Total expenses
$7,211,588
2023
Total assets
$4,683,408
2023
Num. employees
26
2023

Program areas at Challenger Center

Educational programming: Challenger Center offers interactive, hands-on, simulation-based experiences that allow students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Students work in teams and practice critical-thinking and problem-solving skills as they navigate through simulated STEM-themed missions. Aligned with national education standards and informed by real scientific data, our programs at Challenger Learning Centers and in classrooms excite, inspire, and prepare students to become lifelong STEM learners and pursue STEM careers.

Who funds Challenger Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$5,700
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$5,450
Max & Victoria Dreyfus FoundationVirtual Missions Development$5,000
...and 3 more grants received

Personnel at Challenger Center

NameTitleCompensation
Anne EllisChief Executive Officer, Ellis Global$0
Lance BushPresident and Chief Executive$362,220
Steven GoldbergChief Financial Officer and Treasurer$94,525
Lisa VernalVice President , Communications and Center Relations$140,693
Valerie Fitton-KaneVice President , Development , Partnerships , and Strategy$130,615
...and 20 more key personnel

Financials for Challenger Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,576,844
Program services$3,760,719
Investment income and dividends$5,698
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$6,343,261

Form 990s for Challenger Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-07-02990View PDF
2022-122023-06-29990View PDF
2021-122022-07-06990View PDF
2020-122021-06-18990View PDF
2019-122020-08-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 6, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Gordon E and Betty I Moore Foundation
August 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 25, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
July 14, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,402 from American Online Giving Foundation
February 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Educational service providersResearch centersCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducation
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
750 First St Ne Ste 1050
Washington, DC 20002
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
challenger.org/ 
Phone
(202) 827-1580
Facebook page
ChallengerCtr 
Twitter profile
@challengerctr 
IRS details
EIN
76-0192067
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
U00: Science and Technology Research: General
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
063555
FTB Entity ID
2744088
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-19
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