CHALLENGED ATHLETES INC

EIN: 330739596 501(c)(3) Human Services

SAN DIEGO, CA

Total Revenue
$14,382,753
Total Expenses
$12,753,703
Total Assets
$34,608,812
Net Assets
$29,824,437
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KRISTINE ENTWISTLE
Phone
8588660959
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

CHALLENGED ATHLETES INC, founded in 1996, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $14.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $12.8M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

IT IS THE MISSION OF THE CHALLENGED ATHLETES FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT TO PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES SO THEY CAN PURSUE ACTIVE LIFESTYLES THROUGH PHYSICAL FITNESS AND COMPETITIVE ATHLETICS.THE CHALLENGED ATHLETES FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT INVOLVEMENT IN SPORTS AT ANY LEVEL INCREASES SELF-ESTEEM, ENCOURAGES INDEPENDENCE AND ENHANCES QUALITY OF LIFE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,743,596

ACCESS FOR ATHLETES THROUGH CAF'S GRANT DISTRIBUTION CYCLE EACH YEAR, WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS EQUIPMENT, PROSTHETICS, TRAINING, COACHING, MENTORING AND COMPETITION GRANTS TO PHYSICALLY...

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ACCESS FOR ATHLETES THROUGH CAF'S GRANT DISTRIBUTION CYCLE EACH YEAR, WE ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS EQUIPMENT, PROSTHETICS, TRAINING, COACHING, MENTORING AND COMPETITION GRANTS TO PHYSICALLY DISABLED PEOPLE AGED 3 - 90 YEARS OLD TO ENABLE THEM TO LEAD AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. RESEARCH SHOWS THAT PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS OF ANY TYPE LEADS TO AN INCREASE IN INDEPENDENCE, SELF-ESTEEM AND SENSE OF WORTH AND ACCOMPLISHMENT. SINCE 1994, CAF HAS PROVIDED DIRECT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MORE THAN 52,000 ATHLETES AROUND THE WORLD.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,947,668 Revenue: $227,536

SAN DIEGO TRIATHLON CHALLENGE (SDTC) & TOUR DE COVE A CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND SPORT THAT ENCOMPASSES NOT ONLY THE COMMUNITY OF SAN DIEGO, BUT ALL CONSTITUENTS OF THE CAF FAMILY. THIS FOUR DAY EVENT...

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SAN DIEGO TRIATHLON CHALLENGE (SDTC) & TOUR DE COVE A CELEBRATION OF LIFE AND SPORT THAT ENCOMPASSES NOT ONLY THE COMMUNITY OF SAN DIEGO, BUT ALL CONSTITUENTS OF THE CAF FAMILY. THIS FOUR DAY EVENT ENGAGED OVER 200 CHALLENGED ATHLETES AND 1000 FUNDRAISERS AT OUR COMMUNITY CHALLENGE WEEKEND. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED: : (1) KIDS FUN ROLL & RUN, SAN DIEGO TRIATHLON CHALLENGE, METRIC CENTURY CYCLING, 5K, YOGA AND TOUR DE COVE STATIONARY CYCLING EVENTS (2) CELEBRATION OF ABILITIES PROGRAM SHOWCASING ALL THE AMAZING EVENTS AND PARTICIPANTS (3) VIRTUAL GROUP RIDES, RUNS & WALKS, (4) GRANT PRESENTATIONS (5) ONLINE SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,590,368

CAF IDAHO - PROVIDES UNPARALLELED SPORT AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT TO ALL PERMANENTLY DISABLED RESIDENTS OF IDAHO. THROUGH GRANTS FOR ADAPTIVE SPORTS EQUIPMENT, COACHING, AND...

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CAF IDAHO - PROVIDES UNPARALLELED SPORT AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT TO ALL PERMANENTLY DISABLED RESIDENTS OF IDAHO. THROUGH GRANTS FOR ADAPTIVE SPORTS EQUIPMENT, COACHING, AND COMPETITION EXPENSES AS WELL AS SPORTS PROGRAMMING , CAF-IDAHO IS UNLEASHING ATHLETIC POTENTIAL AND GIVING PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES A WAY TO GET BACK INTO THE GAME OF LIFE THROUGH SPORT.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $15,016,816
Program Service Revenue $227,536
Investment Income $134,373
Other Revenue $-995,972
TOTAL REVENUE $14,382,753

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $4,854,965
Salaries & Benefits $3,941,156
Fundraising Expenses $1,608,154
Program Expenses $10,690,527
Other Expenses $3,957,582
TOTAL EXPENSES $12,753,703

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $14,382,753 $16,660,187 -0.1%
Expenses $12,753,703 $15,094,719 -0.2%
Net Income $1,629,050 $1,565,468 +0.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
15
Employees
37
Volunteers
1200

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
6
$450,150
Total Directors
17
$142,553
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BOB BABBITT VICE PRESIDENT & FOUNDER 20.00
Officer Director
$65,710 $15,730 $81,440
RICK KOZLOWSKI FOUNDER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY ESSAKOW PRESIDENT & FOUNDER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEAN ROEPER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER QUARLES MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICOLE LUDWIG MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOTTE TOFTDAHL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TABI KING MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN PIZZI MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF JACOBS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SWAN PAIK MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID JOCHIM MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANNY GABRIEL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VIRGINIA TINLEY CHIEF LEGACY OFFICER 20.00
Director
$60,051 $1,062 $61,113
ALAN SHANKEN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT STACKMAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID SAMSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORRAINE HALL CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER 45.00
Officer
$147,877 $17,863 $165,740
KRISTINE ENTWISTLE CHIEF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Officer
$195,744 $7,226 $202,970
SUSAN BUTLER DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR NORC 45.00
Highest
$114,122 $16,369 $130,491
HEIDI WIGGINS DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS 45.00
Highest
$122,766 $15,459 $138,225
CAT ELLIS CREATIVE DIRECTOR 45.00
Highest
$116,394 $13,325 $129,719
PATRICK LAWRENCE CHIEF PROGRAMS OFFICER 45.00
Highest
$134,399 $4,804 $139,203
KARA STERNER CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER 45.00
Highest
$144,464 $9,726 $154,190
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
2025 $14,382,753 $12,753,703 $34,608,812 $1,629,050
2024 $16,660,187 $15,094,719 $32,724,882 $1,565,468
2023 $12,862,581 $13,437,328 $27,806,351 $-574,747
2022 $15,136,536 $12,674,962 $27,108,988 $2,461,574
2021 $10,673,315 $9,115,347 $23,814,456 $1,557,968
2020 $12,850,262 $11,247,604 $17,058,450 $1,602,658
2019 $12,828,977 $9,415,307 $15,686,397 $3,413,670
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