Challenge To Excellence Charter School is located in Parker, CO. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Challenge To Excellence Charter School employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Challenge To Excellence Charter School 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 06/2023, Challenge To Excellence Charter School generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.1m during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE SCHEDULE O.TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE TO PREPARE THEM FOR A COMPLEX SOCIAL, GLOBAL AND ECONOMIC FUTURE BY DELIVERING A COMPREHENSIVE, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WITH A CHALLENGING CURRICULUM THAT COMBINES BASIC SKILLS WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON STANDARDS-BASED EDUCATION. OUR CURRICULUM INTEGRATES READING, WRITING, MATH, AND SCIENCE THROUGH THE APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES TO RESULT IN STUDENTS WHO ARE CRITICAL THINKERS, PROBLEM SOLVERS, LIFE-LONG LEARNERS, AND ACHIEVERS, FLEXIBLE AND ADAPTABLE, EMPOWERED AND ACADEMICALLY WELL-ROUNDED AND PROFICIENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO STUDENTS IN GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE TO PREPARE THEM FOR A COMPLEX SOCIAL, GLOBAL AND ECONOMIC FUTURE BY DELIVERING A COMPREHENSIVE, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM WITH A CHALLENGING CURRICULUM THAT COMBINES BASIC SKILLS WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON STANDARDS-BASED EDUCATION, BENEFITING 578 STUDENTS IN 2022-2023.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Jocelyn Rhymer Councilperson | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Anne Denham Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Amy Kozleski Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Miles Cortez Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Nathan Ramsey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Sowmya Makam Councilperson | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Daren Brown Cleaning Service | 6/29/23 | $136,720 | 
| G&g Consulting Group Llc Finance And Hr Services | 6/29/23 | $106,416 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $563,675 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,786 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $568,461 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $5,723,655 | 
| Investment income | $154,210 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $2,791 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $95,511 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $6,651,052 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $160,304 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $160,304 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $2,655,352 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $542,105 | 
| Other employee benefits | $323,477 | 
| Payroll taxes | $44,695 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,933 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,900 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $671,884 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $1,070 | 
| Office expenses | $28,382 | 
| Information technology | $176,905 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $368,665 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $309,338 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $226,840 | 
| Insurance | $46,323 | 
| All other expenses | $8,035 | 
| Total functional expenses | $6,074,257 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $985,982 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,072,737 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $15,826 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $114,904 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $179,490 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,995,278 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $1,471,773 | 
| Total assets | $10,835,990 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $425,074 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $6,300,000 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $13,148 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $7,197,820 | 
| Total liabilities | $13,936,042 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | -$782,182 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | -$2,317,870 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,835,990 |