CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC

EIN: 351995603 501(c)(3) Education

HAMMOND, IN

Total Revenue
$1,335,414
Total Expenses
$625,961
Total Assets
$2,975,389
Net Assets
$2,781,007
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
IN
Principal Officer
LARA C BATES
Phone
2199893250
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

CHALLENGER LEARNING CENTER OF NORTHWEST INDIANA INC, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 94% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $709K, a strong 53% operating margin.

Mission

TO CREATE A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO EXPLORE SPACE THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT WILL CHANGE HOW TEACHERS EDUCATE, STUDENTS LEARN, AND FOSTER IN THEM A LONG TERM INTEREST IN SCIENCE, MATH, AND TECHNOLOGY.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,041,491
Program Service Revenue $193,866
Investment Income $80,784
Other Revenue $19,273
TOTAL REVENUE $1,335,414

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $281,136
Fundraising Expenses $80,599
Program Expenses $371,273
Other Expenses $344,825
TOTAL EXPENSES $625,961

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,335,414 $689,640 +0.9%
Expenses $625,961 $409,502 +0.5%
Net Income $709,453 $280,138 +1.5%
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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
10
Volunteers
16

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
5
$152,428
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JENNIFER VAVREK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEWEY PEARMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DODY RUSSELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN POPP BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEXIUS BARBER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN J KEOUGH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY O'DONNELL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GILBERT RYNBERK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRIS SAKELARIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE KELLOGG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM BARON SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE BACHMANN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HALLE BROOKS VICE CHAIRWOMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CYNTHIA PRIETO CHAIRWOMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLIE TAILLON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANTHONY GIAMMANCO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARA C BATES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$76,214 $76,214 $152,428
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 $1,335,414 $625,961 $2,975,389 $709,453
2024 $689,640 $409,502 $2,191,760 $280,138
2023 $477,490 $412,121 $1,833,043 $65,369
2022 $695,613 $374,941 $1,670,374 $320,672
2021 $391,394 $340,200 $1,761,979 $51,194
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