ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE USA

EIN: 431353323 501(c)(3)

OZARK, MO

Total Revenue
$2,549,427
Total Expenses
$2,548,637
Total Assets
$3,301,523
Net Assets
$3,118,578
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1984
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
GARY BLACKARD
Phone
4175812181
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE USA, founded in 1984, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year.

Mission

ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE EXISTS TO EVANGELIZE AND DISCIPLE TEENS AND ADULTS, TRAPPED IN ADDICTION, THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST. AS THE MOST SUCCESSFUL, RESIDENTIAL, LONG TERM RESTORATION MINISTRY IN THE WORLD, ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE CONTINUES TO BUILD ON ITS 60+ YEAR MINISTRY BY SERVING THOSE IN NEED REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, OR ETHNICITY. THE NATIONAL OFFICE EXISTS TO PROVIDE STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP WHILE FUNCTIONING AS A VISIONARY RESOURCE AGENCY FOR ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE CENTERS IN THE USA OUR GOAL IS TO HELP ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE CENTERS ACCOMPLISH THEIR MISSION OR RECOVERY SERVICES, EVANGELISM AND DISCIPLESHIP FOR PEOPLE WITH LIFE CONTROLLING PROBLEMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $528,320 Revenue: $509,212

LEARNING DEPARTMENT: ATC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT HELD IN MARCH WITH 54 IN ATTENDANCE. HOSTED THE FLOURISH EXECUTIVE RETREAT IN ASHVILLE, NC. GRADUATED 10 FORGE EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TRAINING...

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LEARNING DEPARTMENT: ATC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT HELD IN MARCH WITH 54 IN ATTENDANCE. HOSTED THE FLOURISH EXECUTIVE RETREAT IN ASHVILLE, NC. GRADUATED 10 FORGE EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TRAINING STUDENTS. HOSTED 4 ATC BRIDGE WEBINARS. PROVIDED 11,388 ONLINE TRAINING HOURS TO 2,239 UNIQUE LEARNERS THROUGH ATC BRIDGE LMS SYSTEM. ENROLLED 33 STAFF IN THE IGNITE LEADERSHIP JOURNEY FOR NEW STAFF; ENROLLED 72 STAFF MEMBERS IN FUSE LEADERSHIP JOURNEY FOR NEW MANAGERS/DIRECTORS; PRINTED CURRICULUM DEVELOPED FOR ATC STUDENTS, COMPLETED THE FINAL BOOK OF THE FINDING NEW STRENGTH LEADERSHIP SERIES AND PUBLISHED 6 COLLABORATIVE BOOKS WITH OUR DAILY BREAD.

Program 2
Expenses: $432,033 Revenue: $157,478

ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT: PROMOTING THE MINISTRY OF ATC THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIA OUTLETS, INCLUDING AIRTIME AND PRINTED MAGAZINE ADS FOR CURRICULUM, AWARDED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO CENTERS...

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ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT: PROMOTING THE MINISTRY OF ATC THROUGH VARIOUS MEDIA OUTLETS, INCLUDING AIRTIME AND PRINTED MAGAZINE ADS FOR CURRICULUM, AWARDED STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO CENTERS, PUBLISHED BLOG POSTS AND EMAILS COVERING RELEVANT TOPICS AND EVENTS, ALONG WITH INTERVIEWS AND PSA'S ON THE DRUG EPIDEMIC FOR RADIO STATIONS TO EXPAND OUR REACH. UTILIZED MEDIA CHANNELS -NATIONAL WEBSITE, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND TWITTER - TO CONNECT WITH PEOPLE IN NEED. PARTICIPATED IN MOMENTUM, GENERAL COUNCIL AND CITYGATE TO INCREASE NATIONAL AWARENESS AND VISIBILITY OF ATC.

Program 3
Expenses: $229,019 Revenue: $142,538

MINISTRY INTELLIGENCE: (1) CONTINUED ADMINISTRATION OF HRSA FUNDING FOR MOVEABLE EQUIPMENT. (2) IMPLEMENTED A FAITH AND EVIDENCE BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MEASURING STUDENT OUTCOMES IN FAITH-BASED...

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MINISTRY INTELLIGENCE: (1) CONTINUED ADMINISTRATION OF HRSA FUNDING FOR MOVEABLE EQUIPMENT. (2) IMPLEMENTED A FAITH AND EVIDENCE BASED INSTRUMENT FOR MEASURING STUDENT OUTCOMES IN FAITH-BASED ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAMS WITH TWO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND A LEADING R1 UNIVERSITY. (3) CREATED A FAITH-BASED WEBSITE AROUND ADDICTION RECOVERY RESOURCES - WWW.RECOVERYMEANS.COM

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,520,799
Program Service Revenue $642,905
Investment Income $52,074
Other Revenue $333,649
TOTAL REVENUE $2,549,427

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $133,106
Salaries & Benefits $1,079,115
Fundraising Expenses $406,762
Program Expenses $1,755,288
Other Expenses $1,336,416
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,548,637

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,549,427 $3,102,738 -0.2%
Expenses $2,548,637 $2,623,040 0.0%
Net Income $790 $479,698 -1.0%
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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
18
Independent Members
17
Employees
16
Volunteers
17

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
$163,261
Total Directors
17
$163,261
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GARY BLACKARD PRESIDENT 60.00
Officer Director
$116,696 $46,565 $163,261
WILFREDO DEJESUS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN ROSSI TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL RUIZ SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY BENTLEY GULF REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRICE MADDOCK SOUTHEAST REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE GENGLER VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUAN CRUZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE THOMAS SOUTH CENTRAL REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF BONZELAAR GREAT LAKES REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL ECKELS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS HODGES NORTHWEST REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TED PAPIT TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE PAULSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVE PHILLIPS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM TRUSZINSKI NORTHCENTRAL REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE ZELLO NORTHEAST REPRESENTATIVE 2.00
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
2025 $2,549,427 $2,548,637 $3,301,523 $790
2024 $3,102,738 $2,623,040 $3,158,906 $479,698
2023 $2,899,819 $3,282,367 $2,618,739 $-382,548
2022 $2,608,533 $2,609,924 $2,934,591 $-1,391
2021 $2,654,801 $2,313,034 $2,976,317 $341,767
2020 $880,233 $779,754 $2,775,748 $100,479
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