TEEN CHALLENGE OF SOUTH CALIF INC

EIN: 952683852 501(c)(3) Mental Health

RIVERSIDE, CA

Total Revenue
$12,810,539
Total Expenses
$16,257,985
Total Assets
$14,033,419
Net Assets
$11,557,156
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1963
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
MICHAEL MERICLE
Phone
9516828990
Tax Period
2024-04-01 to 2025-03-31

TEEN CHALLENGE OF SOUTH CALIF INC, founded in 1963, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Mental Health sector that reported $12.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $16.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 27% operating deficit.

Mission

TEEN CHALLENGE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (THE ORGANIZATION) IS A FAITH-BASED RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY MINISTRY FOUNDED IN 1963. THROUGH TEN RESIDENTIAL AND THREE OUTREACH FACILITIES ACROSS SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL CALIFORNIA, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS MEN AND WOMEN OVERCOME SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND OTHER LIFE-CONTROLLING ISSUES. PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE SPIRITUAL GROWTH, COUNSELING, EDUCATION, AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING WITHIN A CHRIST-CENTERED, PEER-TO-PEER ENVIRONMENT. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST, SUSTAINED ENTIRELY BY PRIVATE DONATIONS, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO BRING LASTING RECOVERY AND LIFE TRANSFORMATION THROUGH THE POWER OF JESUS CHRIST.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $11,353,700 Revenue: $0

RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES 10 RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES THAT ARE STRATEGICALLY LOCATED IN SOME OF THE MOST POPULOUS COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN ORDER TO REACH AS MANY PEOPLE...

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RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS - THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES 10 RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES THAT ARE STRATEGICALLY LOCATED IN SOME OF THE MOST POPULOUS COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN ORDER TO REACH AS MANY PEOPLE WHO ARE IN NEED. ONGOING EFFORTS AND INITIATIVES INCLUDE OUTREACH AND EXPANSION TO COMMUNITIES THAT ARE UNSERVED AND UNDERSERVED. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM CAPACITY THROUGHOUT THE NETWORK CAN CURRENTLY HOUSE APPROXIMATELY 700 PEOPLE. THE TEEN CHALLENGE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM IS A MISSIONAL MOVEMENT THAT CONTINUES TO BE ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST EFFECTIVE FAITH-BASED RECOVERY AND PREVENTION EFFORTS OF ITS KIND, SPANNING ITS REACH ACROSS THE REGION AND DEPLOYING GRADUATES THROUGHOUT THE NATION AND WORLD.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,487,552 Revenue: $0

OUTREACH PROGRAMS - ALONG WITH ITS 3 DEDICATED OUTREACH OFFICES, ALL 10 RESIDENTIAL LOCATIONS ALSO CONDUCT OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY, SOME OF WHICH INCLUDE INTAKE INTERVIEWS, AFTER-SCHOOL...

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OUTREACH PROGRAMS - ALONG WITH ITS 3 DEDICATED OUTREACH OFFICES, ALL 10 RESIDENTIAL LOCATIONS ALSO CONDUCT OUTREACH PROGRAMS FOR THE COMMUNITY, SOME OF WHICH INCLUDE INTAKE INTERVIEWS, AFTER-SCHOOL LEARNING LABS AND TUTORING, DRUG DIVERSION CLASSES, SUPPORT GROUPS, JAIL AND PRISON MINISTRY, SUBSTANCE ABUSE AWARENESS EVENTS AT SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY CENTERS, STREET EVANGELISM AND LARGE-SCALE CRUSADES. THESE PROJECTS ALONG WITH THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM REACH HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $10,759,587
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $368,871
Other Revenue $1,682,081
TOTAL REVENUE $12,810,539

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $146,439
Salaries & Benefits $8,274,833
Fundraising Expenses $285,553
Program Expenses $13,841,252
Other Expenses $7,836,713
TOTAL EXPENSES $16,257,985

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $12,810,539 $13,583,716 -0.1%
Expenses $16,257,985 $15,015,140 +0.1%
Net Income $-3,447,446 $-1,431,424 +1.4%
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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
31
Independent Members
29
Employees
159
Volunteers
750

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
$379,009
Total Directors
31
$379,009
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RON BROWN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 65.00
Officer Director
$137,679 $86,032 $223,711
MICHAEL MERICLE COO 65.00
Officer Director
$72,379 $82,919 $155,298
RICH GUERRA CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MARTIN EXEC COMM. CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RON GRAVELL SEC / TREAS 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMAL ALEXANDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK ATHERTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROLAND BEVERLY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE BLAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAN BRUCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALTER COLACE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBIN DONLEY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIMON GOUNDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
T RAY RACHELS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN VON ROHR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE SANDS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAIME SARAVIA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELI SIMENTAL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE TATHAM DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM DE LA VEGA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE VINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA GERBRACHT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JIMMY GOMEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENE PARISH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TROY SINGLETERRY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE VINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LOREN HICKS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WOODY ROBINSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROD HARO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICKY STADE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALAN DIONSON DIRECTOR 1.00
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 $12,810,539 $16,257,985 $14,033,419 $-3,447,446
2024 $13,583,716 $15,015,140 $16,780,512 $-1,431,424
2023 $14,199,733 $14,992,391 $18,240,305 $-792,658
2022 $14,352,850 $12,964,120 $18,166,096 $1,388,730
2021 $10,506,917 $12,430,130 $18,413,272 $-1,923,213
2020 $13,284,098 $13,569,360 $17,020,430 $-285,262
2019 $12,194,094 $13,001,883 $16,609,570 $-807,789
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