I Challenge Myself Inc

Organization Overview

I Challenge Myself Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (N60) the organization is classified as: Amateur Sports, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 06/2022, I Challenge Myself Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. I Challenge Myself Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, I Challenge Myself Inc generated $590.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $619.1k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

I CHALLENGE MYSELF ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO EMBRACE CHALLENGES AS OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND GROW, TO DEVELOP HEALTHY LIFESTYLES AND PREPARE FOR COLLEGE AND THE WORKFORCE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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I CHALLENGE MYSELF'S YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS PROVIDE YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN THEIR BODIES, MINDS AND SPIRITS. OUR FIVE NONCOMPETITIVE SPORTS-BASED-YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ARE CYCLING SMARTS, 4TOFIT, HEALTHY HEIGHTS, YOUTH CYCLING APPRENTICESHIP, RANDALL'S ISLAND KIDS CAMP BIKE PROGRAM. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, I CHALLENGE MYSELF FITNESS, CYCLING AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAMS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 387 6TH-12TH GRADE STUDENTS, AGES 10-19, ENROLLED IN 6 PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE SOUTH BRONX, WASHINGTON HEIGHTS AND THE LOWER EAST SIDE. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERED WITH FOUR NEW YORK CITY PUBLIC SITES LOCATED IN MANHATTAN AND THE SOUTH BRONX. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO EVERY STUDENT ENROLLED AT PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS REGARDLESS OF ATHLETIC OR ACADEMIC ABILITY. IN SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022, THE ORGANIZATION MADE CHANGES TO ITS 4TOFIT PROGRAM BY INTEGRATING ELEMENTS OF GAMING, SPECIFICALLY, THE PROGRAM INTRODUCES STUDENTS TO THE FIVE ELEMENTS OF GAME DESIGN TO CREATE A HACKED VERSION OF THAT GAME THAT IS THEN SHOWCASED AND PLAYED BY THEIR PEERS DURING SCHOOL FIELD DAYS. ICM PROVIDES A CURRICULUM, COACHING SUPPORT TO THE PE TEACHER(S), AND ORGANIZES THE FITNESS FIELD DAYS WHERE STUDENTS GET TO BETA TEST THE FITNESS GAMES THEY DESIGN. STUDENTS COLLECTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN AN ESTIMATED 513 SESSIONS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND SERVED 237 STUDENTS. THE 4TOFIT PROGRAM WAS FUNDED WITH GRANT FUNDS FROM THE YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN SPORTS (YES) GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. THE GOAL OF THE YES GRANT WAS TO INCREASE SPORTS PARTICIPATION AND NUTRITION OUTCOMES AMONG MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF WASHINGTON HEIGHTS AND INWOOD, IN NORTHERN MANHATTAN. ICM SERVED 81 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH THE HEALTHY HEIGHTS PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDED CYCLING, GARDENING AND HIKING. THE GRANT CAME TO AN END IN SEPTEMBER 2022. THE YES GRANT REQUIRED THE ORGANIZATION TO COLLABORATE WITH YOUTH SPORTS AND NUTRITION ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE A ROBUST PROGRAM. AS A RESULT, THE ORGANIZATION SUBCONTRACTED A NUMBER OF ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE SPORTS AND NUTRITION PROGRAMMING. THE YES GRANT ALSO INCLUDES A RESEARCH COMPONENT. CYCLING SMARTS INTRODUCES OUR STUDENTS TO ENDURANCE BICYCLING AIMED AT HELPING STUDENTS INCREASE PHYSICAL FITNESS AND ENDURANCE, IMPROVE SAFE CYCLING SKILLS AND INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF NUTRITION. STUDENTS COLLECTIVELY PARTICIPATED IN AN ESTIMATED 201 SESSIONS DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR, CULMINATING IN THE PARTICIPATION OF METRIC CENTURY RIDE IN JUNE. THE PROGRAM SERVED 75 STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THREE CYCLING SMARTS STUDENTS WERE HIRED AS YOUTH CYCLING APPRENTICES (YCA). THE YCA PROGRAM PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO CYCLING SMARTS STUDENTS TO TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES AND EXPLORE COLLEGE AND CAREER PATHS. STUDENTS ASSIST ICM CYCLING COACHES DURING PROGRAM SESSIONS IN LEADING WORKOUTS, BIKE DRILLS AND TEAM BUILDING EXERCISES. APPRENTICES ALSO PARTICIPATE IN PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS TO HELP THEM EXPLORE THEIR POST SECONDARY OPTIONS AND HOW TO SHOWCASE THE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCES THAT WILL HELP THEM STAND OUT WHEN APPLYING FOR JOBS OR COLLEGE.EACH OF OUR SEMESTER-LENGTH PROGRAMS ARE INTENDED TO TEACH STUDENTS TO REACH BEYOND THEIR PERCEIVED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL LIMITS AND EMERGE ON THE OTHER END CONFIDENT, WITH A GREATER SENSE OF SELF-WORTH, READY TO TAKE ON THE OTHER CHALLENGES AWAITING THEM IN LIFE. EACH PROGRAM, BY HAVING THE SEMESTER CULMINATE IN A PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY CHALLENGING EVENT, GROUNDS ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER. THESE END OF SEMESTER CHALLENGES (1) PROMOTE EFFORTFUL CONTROL AND TEST STUDENTS PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ENDURANCE, (2) ALLOW STUDENTS TO SET GOALS AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES AND TACTICS TO PERSIST IN REACHING THEIR GOALS, (3) TEACH STUDENTS HOW TO WORK AS A TEAM DURING INDOOR ACTIVITIES AND OUTDOOR BIKE RIDES, AND (4) RECOGNIZE AND CELEBRATE OUR STUDENTS' PERSEVERANCE, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PERSONAL GROWTH.THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HOST A COLLEGE BIKE TOUR IN SUMMER 2022 DUE TO COVID RESTRICTIONS. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED A CYCLING PROGRAM AS PART OF RANDALL'S ISLAND KIDS CAMP AND SERVED 31 CHILDREN OVER 6-WEEKS FROM JULY TO AUGUST 2021. DATA FROM CYCLING SMARTS STUDENT FOCUS GROUPS CONDUCTED BY AN EXTERNAL EVALUATOR REVEALED THAT STUDENTS WERE VERY VOCAL ABOUT HOW THE PROGRAM HAS IMPACTED THEM POSITIVELY IN MANY WAYS STUDENTS REPORT FEELING STRONGER BOTH PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY FROM THE CHALLENGES THEY FACED IN THE COURSE STUDENTS HAVE BECOME MORE MOTIVATED TO STAY FIT, EAT HEALTHIER, AND WORK HARDER CYCLING SMARTS HAS CLEARLY BEEN VERY SUCCESSFUL IN HAVING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON STUDENTS' LIVES. THE 4TOFIT STUDENT FOCUS GROUP CONDUCTED BY AN EXTERNAL EVALUATOR REVEALED THAT STUDENTS LIKE THE GROUP DYNAMIC AND VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN 4TOFIT AND THINK THE CLASS IS MORE FUN AND USEFUL THAN PRIOR PE CLASSES. THEY REPORTED THAT THE WORKOUTS THEY LEARNED IN CLASS HAVE HELPED THEM WITH OTHER SPORTS AND TO RELIEVE STRESS, THAT THEY ARE MAKING BETTER FOOD CHOICES, AND THAT THEY ARE MORE CONFIDENT. A SURVEY OF I CHALLENGE MYSELF ALUMNI CONDUCTED BY PRO BONO EXTERNAL EVALUATORS SUGGESTS ICM HAS POSITIVELY AFFECTED THE ATTITUDES TOWARD UNDERTAKING CHALLENGES, PERSISTENCE IN LEARNING NEW THINGS, AND THE VALUE OF TEAMWORK AS WELL AS THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HEALTHY NUTRITION AND FITNESS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ana Reyes
Executive Director
$67,077
Alison Sher
Board Chair
$0
Michael Masiuk
Treasurer
$0
Vagnes DE La Rosa
Secretary
$0
Stephanie Johnson
Vice Chair
$0
Valerie Fred
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$82,081
Related organizations$0
Government grants $271,887
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$235,765
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$589,733
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $28
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $590,273

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that I Challenge Myself Inc has recieved totaling $147,361.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Pinkerton Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: AFTER SCHOOL & SUMMER LEARNING

$65,000
The Specialized Foundation

Morgan Hill, CA

PURPOSE: TO IMPROVE LIVES OF KIDS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES

$30,000
Youth Improving Non-Profits For Children

New York, NY

PURPOSE: See Part IV

$27,500
Good360

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST THOSE IN NEED.

$12,361
Climate Ride Inc

Missoula, MT

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$8,100
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$4,400
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