Nonprofit · EIN 85-2974991
CHAMPION THE CHALLENGES
Tax-exempt · LOS GATOS, CA 95030
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $42,805 | $61,580 | -$18,775 | $72,774 | $991 | $71,783 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $104,915 | $79,596 | $25,319 | $93,386 | $2,616 | $90,770 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $40,210
- Investment income
- $110
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $2,485
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $6,477
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,749
- Other expenses
- $51,354
- Program services (functional)
- $52,986
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $93,386
- Total assets, end of year
- $72,774
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $991
- Net assets, end of year
- $71,783
- Cash, savings and investments
- $57,186
- Gross receipts
- $42,805
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SHAW | CFO-SECRETARY-DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 |
| DEBORAH SHAW | PRESIDENT-DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SHAW | CFO-SECRETARY-DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 |
| DEBORAH SHAW | PRESIDENT-DIRECTOR | 40 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 481 N SANTA CRUZ AVE 156, LOS GATOS, CA 95030-5300
- Signed the 990-EZ
- ROBERT E SHAW, CFO-SECRETARY-DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (408) 250-5137
- Return prepared by
- BPM LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 85-2974991 or by the name CHAMPION THE CHALLENGES.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THE CHARITY IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR POST-STROKE PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES, INSPIRING IDEAS, EXERCISES AND HEALTH-RELATED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH WRITTEN MATERIALS, SEMINARS, WEBINARS, COACHING AND OTHER MEANS, IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THEIR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AIDING THEM ON THEIR PATH TO LEADING FULL AND MEANINGFUL LIVES.
Program accomplishments
- -EDUCATED, INFORMED, AND INSPIRED 3,200+ STROKE SURVIVORS, FAMILIES OR SUPPORTERS THROUGH ON-LINE STROKE GROUPS SUPPORT SESSIONS.-PROVIDED OVER 2,100+ QUICK READ BOOKLETS (PRINTED AND EBOOKS) FOR FREE TO HOSPITAL FOR DISTRIBUTION AT STROKE UNITS, OR MAILED THEM TO STROKE SURVIVORS THAT REQUESTED THEM.-RECEIVED OVER 4500 PLUS VISITS TO THE WEBSITE TO READ OUR ONLINE VERSIONS OF OUR QUICK READ FLIP BOOKS.-REVIEWED CUTTING EDGE STROKE TECHNOLOGY, AND SHARED OUR LEARNINGS FOR STROKE SURVIVORS AND THERAPISTS (E.G. HEALTHCARE VR, ACUPUNCTURE, HBOT, APHASIA AND SPEECH TECHNOLOGY, REDLIGHT HEALING THERAPY, MUSIC THERAPY).-PARTICIPATED WITH R&D TEAM AT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HEALTHCARE AND TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES ALONG WITH LEADING UNIVERSITIES, REVIEWED AND EVALUATE PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS TARGETED AT HELPING STROKE SURVIVORS.-HELPED 8+ STROKE SURVIVORS WRITE AND TELL THEIR STROKE STORY, WHICH WE FEATURED ON OUR WEBSITE.-SPOKE ON OVER 112+ ON-LINE STROKE SUPPORT GROUPS MONTHLY CALLS-HELD IN PERSON EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS FOR STROKE SURVIVORS AND CAREGIVERS (E.G. GOLF 4 LIFE) (300+), HOSPITAL STAFF EDUCATION MISSION OAKS (45+) , FOUR J. MCLAUGHLIN RETAILS STORE EVENT FOR STROKE AWARENESS (250+). HELD A MARCH, JUNE, OCT AND DEC IN-PERSON EVENT IN THE BAY AREA FOR STROKE SURVIVORS.-RECEIVED NEWS AND MEDIA COVERAGE JEFFERSON AWARD: HTTPS://WWW.CHAMPIONTHECHALLENGES.ORG/DEB-SHAW-WINSTHE-JEFFERSON-AWARD/-SPOKE AT THE FOLLOWING HOSPITALS TO THE STROKE UNITS WITH 75+ ATTENDEES AND PROVIDE 700+ BOOKLETS (GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL, EL CAMINO HEALTH, STANFORD HEALTH CARE, REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER).Expenses $52,986
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 85-2974991
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $72,774
- Income (IRS master file)
- $42,805
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $42,805 | $61,580 | $72,774 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $104,915 | $79,596 | $93,386 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 85-2974991).
Questions about CHAMPION THE CHALLENGES
- What is the EIN of CHAMPION THE CHALLENGES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHAMPION THE CHALLENGES is 85-2974991.
- Is CHAMPION THE CHALLENGES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
- Are donations to CHAMPION THE CHALLENGES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHAMPION THE CHALLENGES file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of CHAMPION THE CHALLENGES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHAMPION THE CHALLENGES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHAMPION THE CHALLENGES?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CHAMPION THE CHALLENGES have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $42,805, expenses of $61,580 and total assets of $72,774 at year end.
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