COUNTERPUNCH ACADEMY

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2023

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

CREDELL KITCHEN

Phone

2693412070

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

COUNTERPUNCH ACADEMY, founded in 2023, is a micro nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $13K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 95% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $60K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 378% operating deficit.

Mission

COUNTERPUNCH (CP) IS DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING THE LIVES OF UNDERSERVED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES BY USING MARTIAL ARTS-BASED TRAINING AND EXERCISE AS AN EDUCATIONAL VEHICLE TO INSTILL A SENSE OF PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT, DISCIPLINE AND COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION AND JUVENILE DELINQUENCY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $35,709

ACADEMY DOJO - WATCH OUR BACK SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAM (YOUTH) WATCH OUR BACK IS A YOUTH SELF-DEFENSE AND PERSONAL SAFETY PROGRAM THAT USES AGE-APPROPRIATE MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING TO BUILD DISCIPLINE...

ACADEMY DOJO - WATCH OUR BACK SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAM (YOUTH) WATCH OUR BACK IS A YOUTH SELF-DEFENSE AND PERSONAL SAFETY PROGRAM THAT USES AGE-APPROPRIATE MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING TO BUILD DISCIPLINE, CONFIDENCE, AND SOUND DECISION-MAKING. IN ADDITION TO PHYSICAL SKILLS, STUDENTS LEARN REDIRECTION STRATEGIES THAT REDUCE IMPULSIVE REACTIONS AND HELP PREVENT ESCALATION IN MOMENTS OF CONFLICT. COUNTERPUNCH ACADEMY CREATES A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHERE YOUTH FEEL SAFE, SEEN, RESPECTED, AND SUPPORTED AS THEY PRACTICE ACCOUNTABILITY, SELF-CONTROL, AND POSITIVE CHOICES.

Program 2

Expenses: $556

KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (KVCC) - WATCH YOUR BACK SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAM. WATCH YOUR BACK IS A SELF-DEFENSE AND EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM THAT EQUIPS PARTICIPANTS WITH PRACTICAL SAFETY SKILLS WHILE STRENGTHENING CONFIDENCE, RESILIENCE, AND SELF-BELIEF. TRAINING EMPHASIZES SITUATIONAL AWARENESS, BOUNDARY-SETTING, DE-ESCALATION, AND PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ALONGSIDE FOUNDATIONAL SELF-DEFENSE TECHNIQUES. BY BUILDING BOTH COMPETENCE AND MINDSET, THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS PARTICIPANTS IN MAKING SAFER CHOICES, RESPONDING EFFECTIVELY UNDER STRESS, AND CARRYING GREATER SELF-CONFIDENCE INTO DAILY LIFE.

Program 3

Expenses: $2,437

DOUGLAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - KALAMAZOO - WATCH YOUR BACK SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAM (YOUTH). WATCH YOUR BACK IS A YOUTH-FOCUSED SELF-DEFENSE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT BLENDS MARTIAL ARTS...

DOUGLAS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION - KALAMAZOO - WATCH YOUR BACK SELF-DEFENSE PROGRAM (YOUTH). WATCH YOUR BACK IS A YOUTH-FOCUSED SELF-DEFENSE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THAT BLENDS MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTION WITH TOOLS FOR EMOTIONAL REGULATION AND CONFLICT DE-ESCALATION. STUDENTS LEARN PRACTICAL TECHNIQUES WHILE ALSO PRACTICING REDIRECTION STRATEGIES THAT REDUCE IMPULSIVE DECISION-MAKING AND PREVENT ACTS OF VIOLENCE. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE SPACE WHERE YOUTH FEEL SEEN, RESPECTED, AND ENCOURAGED TO BUILD CONFIDENCE, SELF-CONTROL, AND POSITIVE DECISION-MAKING HABITS.

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Trantor Score

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

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $12,500

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $98

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $12,598

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $46,471

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $38,702

Other Expenses $13,739

TOTAL EXPENSES $60,210

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$12,598	$232,659	-0.9%
Expenses	$60,210	$159,759	-0.6%
Net Income	$-47,612	$72,900	-1.7%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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

Total Directors

$42,333

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
CREDELL KITCHEN	EXECUTIVE DI	40.00	Director	$42,333	$0	$42,333
JUDAH GESMUNDO	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
GABE GIRON	TREASURER	4.00	Officer	$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	$12,598	$60,210	$135,920	$-47,612
2024	$232,659	$159,759	$183,532	$72,900