CHALLENGE INDUSTRIES INC

EIN: 160956917 501(c)(3) Employment

ITHACA, NY

Total Revenue
$5,374,638
Total Expenses
$4,860,106
Total Assets
$4,947,608
Net Assets
$2,940,881
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
PHILIP YUDT
Phone
6072728990
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CHALLENGE INDUSTRIES INC, founded in 1968, is a community nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $5.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 59% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.9M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE HABILITATION, REHABILITATION, AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,243,781 Revenue: $1,726,294

CHALLENGE'S SOCIAL ENTERPRISES PROVIDE INTEGRATED WORK SETTINGS FOR CHALLENGE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, WHERE THEY ARE ABLE TO DEVELOP MARKETABLE SKILLS AND GAIN VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE. THESE...

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CHALLENGE'S SOCIAL ENTERPRISES PROVIDE INTEGRATED WORK SETTINGS FOR CHALLENGE PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS, WHERE THEY ARE ABLE TO DEVELOP MARKETABLE SKILLS AND GAIN VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE. THESE BUSINESSES ARE A FUNDAMENTAL PART OF CHALLENGE'S APPARATUS; ALLOWING US TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, OR OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT. THERE ARE THREE SOCIAL ENTERPRISES CURRENTLY OPERATING AT CHALLENGE, INCLUDING SHREDDING AND CONTRACT PRODUCTION (PRE-VOCATIONAL) AND CONTRACT STAFFING.

Program 2
Expenses: $967,517 Revenue: $1,417,985

SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES TO MAINTAIN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT AT COMPETITIVE WAGES WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS INCLUDING...

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SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROVIDES ONGOING SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITIES TO MAINTAIN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT AT COMPETITIVE WAGES WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS INCLUDING WORK IN CHALLENGE BUSINESSES. CHALLENGE ASSISTED WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE FUNDING FROM OPWDD (SE) AND OMH (OISE, ACE AND TEP); AND SED (ACCESS-VR); AND DSS.

Program 3
Expenses: $480,565 Revenue: $359,767

PRE-VOCATIONAL SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING BUT REQUIRE EXTENSIVE PREPARATION AND SUPPORT TO WORK AND BE PART OF THEIR...

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PRE-VOCATIONAL SERVICES ARE DESIGNED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING BUT REQUIRE EXTENSIVE PREPARATION AND SUPPORT TO WORK AND BE PART OF THEIR COMMUNITY. THESE SERVICES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNPAID WORK EXPERIENCE WITH LOCAL EMPLOYERS, TIME LIMITED UNPAID WORK OPPORTUNITIES FOR SKILL BUILDING, VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION THROUGH JOB TRY-OUTS AND JOB SHADOWING, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH LOCAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT AGENCIES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE FUNDING FROM OPWDD.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $174,130
Program Service Revenue $3,504,046
Investment Income $43,084
Other Revenue $1,653,378
TOTAL REVENUE $5,374,638

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,674,066
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,691,863
Other Expenses $2,186,040
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,860,106

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,374,638 $3,379,536 +0.6%
Expenses $4,860,106 $3,375,161 +0.4%
Net Income $514,532 $4,375 +116.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
206
Volunteers
3

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$262,311
Total Directors
4
$262,311
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALLEN CONNELY PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$240,240 $22,071 $262,311
KATHIE KENT MEMBER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILLIP PJ YUDT BOARD CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ASHLEY BURKE MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $5,374,638 $4,860,106 $4,947,608 $514,532
2023 $3,379,536 $3,375,161 $4,102,027 $4,375
2022 $4,448,766 $3,086,994 $4,165,968 $1,361,772
2021 $3,875,839 $3,343,816 $2,963,866 $532,023
2020 $4,447,194 $4,451,432 $2,312,772 $-4,238
2019 $5,447,962 $5,401,989 $2,269,595 $45,973
2018 $6,021,191 $6,078,633 $2,280,305 $-57,442
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