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EIN 20-4596844

Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
City
Lockport
State
New York
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
Description
Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties serves as a living memorial with a mission to educate students in science, mathematics, and engineering. The organization offers mission simulations based on steam standards for fifth to tenth-grade students, allowing them to assume the role of a mission specialist. The center is located in Lockport, NY.
Total revenues
$147,596
2023
Total expenses
$177,331
2023
Total assets
$80,328
2023
Num. employees
13
2023

Program areas at Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties

The organization provides mission simulations based on steam (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) standards for different grade levels from fifth to tenth grade. Students taking place in the program will assume the role of a mission specialist operating a space station and mission control to navigate the space craft and complete the mission while overcoming problems. They will work as a problem solving team performing jobs that mirror science and technology careers in the real world. They will also conduct experiments and model real astronauts during their space mission.

Grants made by Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Youth Mentoring Services of Niagara CountyAfter School Stem PR$12,000

Who funds Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Hypertherm Hope FoundationSee Part Iv$6,000
Cullen FoundationNew York State Council of the Arts Regrant$2,820
The Reid Family FoundationCharitable$750
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties

NameTitleCompensation
Kathy M MichaelsExecutive Director$0
Kristin ReetzTreasurer$0
Steven CottenChairman$0
Michael SchianSecretary$0
Patrick W SchraderVice Chairman$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$59,931
Program services$57,255
Investment income and dividends$2
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$30,408
Total revenues$147,596

Form 990s for Challenger Learning Center of Orleans Niagara and Erie Counties

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-06990View PDF
2022-122023-10-16990View PDF
2021-122022-09-15990View PDF
2020-122021-09-14990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
December 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,820 from Cullen Foundation
December 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
160 Washburn St
Lockport, NY 14094
Metro area
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
County
Niagara County, NY
Website URL
clclockport.org/ 
Phone
(716) 434-3196
IRS details
EIN
20-4596844
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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