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EIN 20-1644028

The Challenge Program

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
21
City
Johnstown
State
Pennsylvania
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
Description
The Challenge Program motivates high school students to succeed academically and in their future careers by building partnerships between schools and businesses. It serves as a bridge to provide incentives for academic excellence, community service, and STEM-related activities. Monetary awards are given in five categories.
Total revenues
$1,771,170
2024
Total expenses
$1,694,395
2024
Total assets
$1,438,030
2024
Num. employees
21
2024

Program areas at The Challenge Program

The Challenge Program is a bridge between schools and business to provide incentives to promote students' academic success. High school students are awarded monetary incentives in five award categories: academic excellence, community service, stem (science, technology, engineering, and math), attendance and academic improvement.

Who funds The Challenge Program

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Central Pennsylvania Scholarship FundPennsylvania Eitc Eio Grant$595,100
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$34,000
The Bank of America Charitable FoundationProgram/operating Support$30,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at The Challenge Program

NameTitleCompensation
Karen RobatinChief Financial Officer$94,325
Barbara A. GrandinettiPresident$122,665
Anthony L. BucciVice Chairman and Treasurer$0
Dennis ZatlinChairman$0
Daniel PerkinsChairman Eme$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for The Challenge Program

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,686,525
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$18,133
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$61,212
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,300
Total revenues$1,771,170

Form 990s for The Challenge Program

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-10-15990View PDF
2023-062023-10-31990View PDF
2022-062022-10-14990View PDF
2021-062021-10-15990View PDF
2020-062021-02-24990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Hartford Youth ScholarsHartford, CT$1,397,911
Us Dream AcademySilver Spring, MD$4,347,297
Literations CorporationBoston, MA$1,705,652
Reading PowerLake Forest, IL$1,242,929
Communities in Schools of North Texas (CISNT)Lewisville, TX$7,301,080
The ContingentPortland, OR$7,241,233
Data update history
December 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Northwest Charitable Foundation
November 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
October 31, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $450,300 from Central Pennsylvania Scholarship Fund
December 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
416 Main St Suite 102
Johnstown, PA 15901
Metro area
Johnstown, PA
County
Cambria County, PA
Website URL
tcpinc.org/ 
Phone
(814) 533-7401
IRS details
EIN
20-1644028
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B82: Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services
NAICS code, primary
611710: Educational Support Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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